Digital Oral Health Education and Early Childhood Caries Prevention Program: Interactive Mobile Application for Parents and Children in Rural Communities

Bibi, Dewi Anggreani Digital Oral Health Education and Early Childhood Caries Prevention Program: Interactive Mobile Application for Parents and Children in Rural Communities. (Unpublished)

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Abstract

This community service program aimed to implement a digital oral health education system for early childhood caries (ECC) prevention using interactive mobile applications in rural communities of Kediri Regency. The program was conducted in 20 villages with a total of 800 families having children aged 1-5 years over an 8-month period. The digital system utilized a custom-developed mobile application featuring interactive games, educational videos, and real-time oral health monitoring tools for parents and children. Services included digital oral health screening, interactive education sessions, parent training on proper pediatric oral care, and continuous monitoring through the mobile platform. Results showed that 64.3% of children had early signs of dental caries, with 89.2% of cases involving inappropriate feeding practices. The mobile application achieved 95.7% user engagement rate with significant improvement in oral hygiene practices. Post-intervention assessment showed 78.4% reduction in new caries development and 92.6% improvement in parental knowledge about childhood oral health. Additionally, 86.5% of families continued using the application after program completion, demonstrating sustainability. In conclusion, the digital oral health education program successfully prevented early childhood caries while empowering rural communities with accessible pediatric dental care knowledge through innovative mobile technology. Keywords: Early Childhood Caries, Digital Health Education, Mobile Application, Pediatric Dentistry, Community Service, Rural Health, Prevention

Item Type: Article
Subjects: R Medicine > RK Dentistry
Divisions: Karya Dosen > Fakultas Kedokteran Gigi
Depositing User: Unnamed user with email rio.mahardiko@gmail.com
Date Deposited: 09 Aug 2025 10:08
Last Modified: 09 Aug 2025 10:13
URI: http://repository.unik-kediri.ac.id/id/eprint/913

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