Effectiveness of Virtual Reality in Improving Oral Health

The traditional methods of educating the population to empower them and improve their daily lifestyle as well as their general health and their health literacy, has changed over the years. The current generation is technologically oriented; therefore use of technology to gain their interest is paramount in health education. The aim of this study is to assess the effectiveness of using a virtual reality tool compared to a traditional method of dental education among school children aged 10-18 years old in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. A longitudinal phase of assessment for student’s daily dental hygiene was assessed using a mixed method. There was a statistically significant improvement in plaque index score (p=.000), plaque percentage (p=.000), and brushing score (p=.000), when comparing education using Virtual Reality vs traditional method. Conclusion: Use of virtual reality education is more effective in improving the oral health status of children compared to the traditional educational method.