Ravishankar B et al
Year : 2024 | Volume : 9 | Issue : 2 | Page : 11-20
Assessment of Modified Oral Hygiene Habits among Tribal Community by Using AI- Guided Health Intervention in Vellore District – An Interventional Study
1 Ravishankar B, 1Kalaivani S, 2 Deivanayagi M, 3 Kokila S
1 Department of Public Health Dentistry, 2 Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, 3 Department of Oral Maxillofacial Pathology, Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospitals, Affiliated to TN Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai, India
Address for correspondence:
Dr. Ravishankar B
Assistant Professor
Department of Public Health Dentistry
Adhiparasakthi Dental College and Hospitals,
Affiliated to TN Dr MGR Medical University, Chennai
Email –ravisure35@gmail.com
Background:
Oral health disparities are prevalent among tribal populations due to limited access to education and dental care. The advancement of Artificial Intelligence (AI) offers a unique opportunity to provide scalable, personalized health interventions. Aim : To assess the effectiveness of an AI-guided health intervention in improving oral hygiene practices among the tribal population in Vellore District.
Materials and Methods:
This interventional, community-based study recruited 200 tribal individuals aged 12 years and above from Vellore District. Baseline assessments included a structured questionnaire on oral hygiene practices and clinical scoring using the Oral Hygiene Index-Simplified (OHI-S). Statistical analyses involved paired t-tests and chi-square tests.
Results:
The mean OHI-S score significantly improved from 3.8 ± 0.5 at baseline to 1.6 ± 0.4 at 6 months (p< 0.001). There was a notable increase in twice-daily brushing and use of toothbrush and paste.
Conclusion:
AI-guided interventions significantly improved oral hygiene behaviours among tribal populations and represent a promising strategy for addressing oral health disparities in underserved regions.
Financial support and sponsorship
Nil.
Conflicts of interest
There are no conflicts of interest.
How to cite this Article: Ravishankar B, et al., (2024). Assessment of Modified Oral Hygiene Habits among Tribal Community by Using AI- Guided Health Intervention in Vellore District – An Interventional Study. Original article. International Journal of Social Rehabilitation, 9(2), 11-20. https://doi.org/10.56501/intjsocrehab.v9i2.ijsr0008
