A persuasive toothbrush to enhance oral hygiene adherence.
In this research we propose that a real-time wireless monitoring and reminder system can assist patients in maintaining optimal oral health. We provide a conceptual framework that incorporates both the behavioral and technical aspects of the proposed system. Further we present preliminary results of a feasibility experiment of modifying an inexpensive electric toothbrush by attaching an accelerometer and determining the ability to track motion and time by wirelessly transmitting data via Bluetooth technology.
Walji
Muhammad F
MF
Univ. of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dental Branch, Houston, TX, USA.
Coker
Ololade
O
Valenza
John A
JA
Henson
Harold
H
Warren-Morris
Donna
D
Zhong
Lin
L
D004867:Equipment Design; D019544:Equipment Failure Analysis; D019983:Guideline Adherence; D017010:Reminder Systems / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000592:standards; D013781:Texas; D014099:Toothbrushing / Q000295:instrumentation* / Q000592:standards