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The importance of text messaging and video applications on cell phones in the transfer of information on oral health education to mother and child

Influence of digital media in oral health education in the mother-child binomial: A randomized clinical trial

Status
Active, not recruiting
Phases
Unknown
Study type
Interventional
Source
REBEC
Registry ID
RBR-7s8bw6m
Enrollment
Unknown
Registered
2021-10-01
Start date
2021-11-09
Completion date
Unknown
Last updated
2025-10-27

For informational purposes only — not medical advice. Sourced from public registries and may not reflect the latest updates. Terms

Conditions

Dental caries, dental plaque, oral health education, gingivitis

Interventions

One hundred pairs of mothers and children (0 to 12 years of age) will be included in this study, after anamnesis and initial clinical examination. Then, for the evaluation of the intervention proposal

Sponsors

Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto
Lead Sponsor
Faculdade de Odontologia de Ribeirão Preto
Collaborator

Eligibility

Inclusion criteria

Inclusion criteria: Will be included in the study individuals (mother and child) with good general health and responsible (mother) have a smartphone with Whatsapp

Exclusion criteria

Exclusion criteria: Individuals (mother and child) showing learning difficulties will be excluded from the sample.

Design outcomes

Primary

MeasureTime frame
There will be a reduction in the visible plaque index, gingival bleeding index and the number of decayed, missing and filled teeth in the experimental group after receiving educational videos for the control of dental biofilm through the digital platform (WhatsApp). Data collected 2 weeks before the intervention and 4 weeks, 3 and 6 months after the intervention.

Secondary

MeasureTime frame
No secondary outcomes are expected

Countries

Brazil

Contacts

Public ContactYuri Jivago Ribeiro
yurijivago2@gmail.com+55(98)982565357

Outcome results

None listed

Source: REBEC (via WHO ICTRP) · Data processed: Feb 14, 2026