title: A persuasive toothbrush to enhance oral hygiene adherence.
abstract: 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.
authors.affiliation: Univ. of Texas Health Science Center at Houston, Dental Branch, Houston, TX, USA.
authors.forename: Muhammad F
authors.initials: MF
authors.lastname: Walji
authors.forename: Ololade
authors.initials: O
authors.lastname: Coker
authors.forename: John A
authors.initials: JA
authors.lastname: Valenza
authors.forename: Harold
authors.initials: H
authors.lastname: Henson
authors.forename: Donna
authors.initials: D
authors.lastname: Warren-Morris
authors.forename: Lin
authors.initials: L
authors.lastname: Zhong
mesh_terms: 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