A bilingual mobile application ‘Healthy Smile’ was launched by AIIMS in a bid to raise awareness on maintaining oral hygiene among children.

Key Facts

• This app is an initiative of the Department of Paediatric and Preventive Dentistry, with the help of AIIMS intramural research grant.
• This initiative was launched with the aim of spreading awareness on maintaining oral hygiene among children right from infancy.
• It will also motivate them to brush thoroughly twice a day.
• App will provide information on how they can keep dental decay under control through simple home care measures.

Feature of the App

The app comprises of a musical two-minute brushing timer along with preventive dental care tips for all age groups of children, child-friendly colourful panels, motivational songs, FAQ’s & oral care tips during pregnancy and brushing demonstration videos.