Assessment of Compliance and Validity of Digital Application-based Diet Diary with Suggestive Local Food Habits for Prevention of Dental Caries in Children
Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Aim: The purpose of the study is to use a community-based participatory research strategy to refine and test the usability of an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered smartphone app, Sugar Smart, to be used by children's parents/caregivers for the maintenance of dietary records and oral hygiene habits of children in Maharashtra, India, through a single-arm parallel randomized control trial. Materials and methods: -test. Results: < 0.05), validating the app's effectiveness in enhancing dietary habits and oral health awareness. Conclusion: The study provides strong evidence for the effectiveness of the digital app in improving parental awareness and management of children's sugar intake. The significant improvements observed underscore the app's potential as a valuable tool in pediatric dentistry and public health. Clinical significance: This app demonstrates the potential to revolutionize dietary monitoring and behavior change in pediatric populations, promoting healthier dietary behaviors and thus being an effective digital tool in the reduction of caries burden. How to cite this article: Assessment of Compliance and Validity of Digital Application-based Diet Diary with Suggestive Local Food Habits for Prevention of Dental Caries in Children. Int J Clin Pediatr Dent 2025;18(2):191-197.
Authors: Priyanka V Agrawal, Nilesh Rathi, Surabhi E Sinnarkar, Aditi Tasgaonkar, Ritu Kotnis, Pawan R Joshi
Language: English
Subfield: Periodontics
Field: Dentistry
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4409126896