Retaining teeth in their corrected positions following orthodontic treatment is one of the most
challenging aspects of orthodontic practice. Despite much research, the rationale for …

Background Patient adherence is a key factor in achieving orthodontic treatment success.
Despite an evolution in orthodontic healthcare, no recent comprehensive reviews are …

Introduction The study aimed to evaluate the content and quality of information offered by
YouTube for patients seeking information related to orthodontic retainers. Methods YouTube …

Introduction The evaluation of the quality of information (QOI) contained within oral health-
related videos on the video-streaming Web site YouTube has been limited. This study aimed …

Background To analyze the content, reliability, and quality of relevant TikTok videos
regarding orthodontic retention. Methods Six relevant terms were searched on the TikTok …

Wearable technology to augment traditional approaches are increasingly being added to the
arsenals of treatment providers. Wearable technology generally refers to electronic systems …

Objective To evaluate and compare the content of posts placed on Instagram by orthodontic
treatment providers (OTP) and patients regarding orthodontic retention and retainers …

Objective To explore retainer protocols and how they are influenced by orthodontic
presentation and the nature of occlusal correction. Materials and Methods A prepiloted 45 …

Introduction The objective of this project was to systematically review the effectiveness of
mobile applications and social media-based interventions in producing a behavioral change …

Summary Background The 'My Retainers' mobile application is a patient-informed
intervention designed to enhance removable retainer wear and associated patient …