<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8" standalone="yes"?> <!DOCTYPE article PUBLIC "-//NLM//DTD JATS (Z39.96) Journal Publishing DTD v1.2d1 20170631//EN" "JATS-journalpublishing1.dtd"> <article xlink="http://www.w3.org/1999/xlink" dtd-version="1.0" article-type="dentistry" lang="en"> <front> <journal-meta> <journal-id journal-id-type="publisher">JOHS</journal-id> <journal-id journal-id-type="nlm-ta">Journ of Health Scien</journal-id> <journal-title-group> <journal-title>Journal of HealthCare Sciences</journal-title> <abbrev-journal-title abbrev-type="pubmed">Journ of Health Scien</abbrev-journal-title> </journal-title-group> <issn pub-type="ppub">2231-2196</issn> <issn pub-type="opub">0975-5241</issn> <publisher> <publisher-name>Radiance Research Academy</publisher-name> </publisher> </journal-meta> <article-meta> <article-id pub-id-type="publisher-id">298</article-id> <article-id pub-id-type="doi">http://dx.doi.org/10.52533/JOHS.2024.41001</article-id> <article-id pub-id-type="doi-url"/> <article-categories> <subj-group subj-group-type="heading"> <subject>Dentistry</subject> </subj-group> </article-categories> <title-group> <article-title>Innovative Practices for Enhancing Patient Compliance with Oral Hygiene Regimens </article-title> </title-group> <contrib-group> <contrib contrib-type="author"> <name> <surname>Almuqhim</surname> <given-names>Osama Abdulmohsen</given-names> </name> </contrib> <contrib contrib-type="author"> <name> <surname>Alomari</surname> <given-names>Osamh Rashid</given-names> </name> </contrib> <contrib contrib-type="author"> <name> <surname>Alshehri</surname> <given-names>Ahmad Mohammed</given-names> </name> </contrib> <contrib contrib-type="author"> <name> <surname>AlMozher</surname> <given-names>Hanan Abdullah</given-names> </name> </contrib> <contrib contrib-type="author"> <name> <surname>Alashi</surname> <given-names>Dawlah Ibrahim</given-names> </name> </contrib> </contrib-group> <pub-date pub-type="ppub"> <day>1</day> <month>10</month> <year>2024</year> </pub-date> <volume>4</volume> <issue>10</issue> <fpage>442</fpage> <lpage>447</lpage> <permissions> <copyright-statement>This article is copyright of Popeye Publishing, 2009</copyright-statement> <copyright-year>2009</copyright-year> <license license-type="open-access" href="http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/"> <license-p>This is an open-access article distributed under the terms of the Creative Commons Attribution (CC BY 4.0) Licence. You may share and adapt the material, but must give appropriate credit to the source, provide a link to the licence, and indicate if changes were made.</license-p> </license> </permissions> <abstract> <p>Patient compliance with oral hygiene regimens is a significant factor in maintaining both oral and overall health, yet it remains a challenge for many individuals. Factors such as age, socioeconomic status, cultural background, and medical conditions play pivotal roles in shaping adherence to recommended oral hygiene practices. Behavioral interventions, including patient education and motivational interviewing, are effective in fostering long-term changes in oral care habits. Personalized education and reinforcement through regular follow-up visits have been shown to improve compliance, particularly when tailored to individual patient needs. Technological advancements, such as smart toothbrushes and mobile health applications, have transformed the monitoring and support of oral hygiene. These tools offer real-time feedback and reminders, enabling patients to track their progress and receive personalized recommendations. Tele-dentistry and AI-powered platforms further enhance patient engagement by providing remote consultation and early detection of potential oral health issues. Tailoring oral hygiene plans to diverse patient populations is essential in overcoming barriers to compliance. Age-specific needs, particularly in children and older adults, require targeted interventions that are both engaging and accessible. Socioeconomic challenges can be addressed by recommending affordable products and providing education on effective oral hygiene within limited means. Additionally, culturally sensitive approaches are crucial in educating patients from diverse backgrounds, ensuring that oral care recommendations are both understood and implemented. For patients with chronic health conditions, specialized oral hygiene regimens are necessary to prevent complications and align with their overall medical care. By addressing behavioral, technological, and demographic factors, healthcare providers can significantly enhance patient compliance with oral hygiene practices, leading to improved long-term oral health outcomes. The integration of personalized care, innovative technology, and patient-centered strategies remains key to achieving better adherence and sustained oral health. </p> </abstract> <kwd-group> <kwd>oral hygiene compliance</kwd> <kwd> behavioral interventions</kwd> <kwd> smart toothbrushes</kwd> <kwd> tele-dentistry</kwd> <kwd> personalized oral </kwd> </kwd-group> </article-meta> </front> </article>