Smile or scare? study tests which pictures motivate kids to brush

NCT ID NCT07150429

First seen Nov 01, 2025 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 24 times

Summary

This study looked at whether showing children pictures of healthy teeth or decayed teeth helps them brush better. Sixty children aged 7 to 14 received oral hygiene education with either positive images, negative images, or no images. Their dental plaque and bad breath were checked before, one week after, and one month after the lesson to see which approach worked best.

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Locations

  • Eskişehir Osmangazi University Faculty of Dentistry Department of Pedodontics

    Eskişehir, Odunpazarı, 26040, Turkey (Türkiye)

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