Could a WhatsApp program give kids healthier smiles? a trial puts it to the test.
NCT ID NCT07736443
First seen Jul 30, 2026 · Last updated Jul 31, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This trial tests whether a WhatsApp-based program called SmileConnect can help parents improve their children's oral health. The program sends educational messages, reminders, videos, and fun brushing activities to parents of primary school children aged 5-12. Researchers will compare the oral hygiene of children whose families receive the program against those who get usual care, to see if digital support can lead to better brushing habits and fewer cavities.
What this could mean
Our plain-language read of the trial. This is informational only — not medical advice or a prediction.
- Active substance
- a WhatsApp-based family engagement programme called SmileConnect that delivers oral health education, behaviour-change messages, reminders, videos, quizzes, and parent-child brushing activities
- What this could lead to
- If it works, this could point toward a scalable, low-cost way to improve children's oral health in low- and middle-income countries.
- What could go wrong
- This is a behavioural intervention, so results may vary widely by family engagement and cultural context. The trial is early-stage and may not show lasting improvements.
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Contacts and locations
Locations
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Baqai Medical University
Karachi, Sindh, 75340, Pakistan
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