Patient awareness of orthodontic mobile phone apps.

Introduction: Mobile phone applications (apps) can be engaging, accessible, versatile and have the potential to improve patient care. In 2017, 354 orthodontic apps were reported to be available, many of them targeted at patients; however, the awareness and usage of apps among orthodontic patients was unreported.

Aim: The primary aim of this study was to assess patients' current awareness of orthodontic apps.