161 - Preference and Retention of Written Versus Video Pediatric Dental Education

Abstract: Preference and Retention of Written Versus Video Pediatric Dental Education B
Brashier, H, Reinemer, H, Collingridge, D Primary Children’s Hospital, Salt Lake City

Purpose: The purpose of this study was to investigate the influx of technology into heath care for the purpose of patient education. The results of this study will give insight to the preference of learning style and knowledge.

Methods: Patient selection included children under the age of 6 with, or at risk of, early childhood caries (ECC) presenting for a dental appointment in the Primary Children’s Hospital Dental Clinic. Following the agreement to participate and consent, parents or guardians were given a written brochure that defined ECC, risk factors, and preventive care recommendations. The title page of the brochure included a QR code that was to be scanned for an educational style video that recited the information provided in the brochure. A link for requested information on SurveyMonkey was then sent via email or text with questions designed to assess the preference and retention of the chosen method of education. Data was then collected from the survey, which included questions answered post-appointment by the caregiver.

Results: Currently, there have been 30 surveys collected. Preliminary data demonstrates that the preference of education style is video learning.

Conclusion: Parents of children diagnosed with early childhood caries prefer to be educated by video learning versus reading a brochure. The retention level of information taught regarding the diagnosis was not significantly different between the two methods of education.

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