Oral Health Video Study
Research type
Research Study
Full title
The use of video technology in demonstrating tailored oral hygiene instructions to modify behaviour and enhance adherence
IRAS ID
255961
Contact name
Nicola West
Contact email
Sponsor organisation
University of Bristol
ISRCTN Number
ISRCTN11752262
Duration of Study in the UK
0 years, 9 months, 1 days
Research summary
Research Summary
The aim of this pilot study is to assess the effectiveness of a patient specific oral hygiene instructional video, compared to standard verbally provided oral hygiene instruction with regards to patient plaque and bleeding on probing levels, over a three-month period. In addition to the provision of either video or verbal OHI, the recruited patients will also receive a fluoride toothpaste targeted at improving gum health which they will be requested to use instead of their normal toothpaste over the three-month period. A manual toothbrush will also be provided for the patients to use over the study period. The handle of the brush will contain a data logger which will record time and duration of brushing events. The data recorded will be downloaded at the end of the study and brushing activity assessed.
Summary of Results
This study commenced in September 2019, there was a temporary halt to recruitment in March 2020 due to the Coronavirus pandemic. The study restarted in July 2022 and was completed in December 2022.
The study recruited participants who had mild to moderate gingivitis (gum disease). Participants were randomised to one of two groups. Group 1 received a specific tailor-made oral hygiene instructional video which was watched repeatedly at home, group 2 were only given verbal oral hygiene instructions during the first appointment. At the first study appointment, levels of plaque on the teeth and gums were assessed and bleeding on probing scores were measured then oral hygiene instruction was given as determined by the group the participant was randomised to. After 3 months participants returned for another dental assessment to see if there had been any improvements in their oral hygiene. Participants were also asked at each visit to complete a questionnaire about their oral health habits and motivation towards the care of their oral health. The aim of the study was to learn if the provision of oral hygiene instruction by a personalised video results in bigger improvements in oral hygiene than verbal instruction alone (which is the way oral hygiene instruction is generally provided). The results of this study will be passed on to dental professionals, giving them additional tools to help their patients succeed in improving their oral health.During the time that the study was conducted, 77 participants were recruited with 57 of those completing the study. Gender, age and ethnicity were similar in both groups. At the end of the study it was shown that both groups presented with improved oral hygiene, however the group given the instructional video to view at home had larger improvements in their gum assessments. There was significantly less bleeding on probing and less plaque detected. This indicated that their gum health had improved more than the other group who had just verbal instruction. The results from the questionnaire showed increased use of additional cleaning aids within both groups and an increase in the frequency of using them, although the group given the video instruction had a higher number of participants using these interdental aids daily than the other group. Participants in both groups reported an increase in motivation for caring for their own oral health and reported less concerns at the 3 month assessment than they did at the initial assessment.
REC name
HSC REC B
REC reference
19/NI/0053
Date of REC Opinion
11 Apr 2019
REC opinion
Further Information Favourable Opinion