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Development of an Online Tool for Periodontal Disease Education
Author(s) -
Johnston Sari,
AlOsman Abdul,
Kalman Les,
Johnson Marjorie,
Tabbara Nada,
Galil Khadry
Publication year - 2015
Publication title -
the faseb journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 1.709
H-Index - 277
eISSN - 1530-6860
pISSN - 0892-6638
DOI - 10.1096/fasebj.29.1_supplement.550.13
Subject(s) - medicine , gingivitis , periodontitis , outreach , periodontal disease , oral hygiene , disease , population , dentistry , environmental health , political science , law
Worldwide research has indicated that 50‐90% of the population suffers from gingivitis, a mild form periodontal disease. Recent studies suggest that periodontitis may be detrimental to oral health and have systemic consequences, such as diabetes and stroke. Recent evidence has shown that patients value computer‐based patient education. The creation of a computer‐based tool could be highly effective in increasing dental knowledge, promoting proper oral hygiene and possibly decreasing periodontal disease rates. An online computer‐based patient education tool was created using Articulate Storyline software with assistance from the Informational Technology Resource Center at Western University. The online tool consists of 4 modules: what is periodontal disease, types of periodontal disease, causes of periodontal disease and prevention of periodontal disease. Module quizzes and a risk assessment section were also developed. Each module consists of relevant information in basic nonscientific terms, pictures and a quiz for information retention. A risk assessment section is then presented at the end in order for patients to assess their risk for developing gum disease. Future work will consider a pilot study to assess patient satisfaction within an outreach dental program.