Publications by authors named "Haider M A Ahmed"
Awareness of orthodontic patients towards smartphone orthodontic apps.
Minerva Dent Oral Sci
June 2024
Article Synopsis
- A study investigated the awareness and usage of orthodontic mobile applications among patients, discovering that only a small percentage were familiar with them despite high smartphone ownership.
- Out of 700 surveyed orthodontic patients, 615 responded, revealing that 96% owned smartphones, with most preferring Apple devices and seeking treatment information mainly via social media, particularly YouTube.
- Although only 3% knew about orthodontic apps and 12 had used one, 88% expressed willingness to adopt these tools for their treatment, highlighting a need for increased awareness and evaluation of app quality.