ABSTRACT:
The aim of this study is to try and investigate how mobile phone alarm features can help in the reduction of dental health in school going children. Dental health is equally as important as the general health, if not more important, and this is especially in school going children. It has often been indicated that school going children are more vulnerable to certain dental diseases such as plaque and tooth decay. Though this is true, consideration of proper dental care should limit these diseases. The effects of dental diseases in these children can go beyond their self-esteem and morale and into the classroom. At this point, the performance may be affected and can, later on, translate to the life of adulthood. Therefore, it is of utmost importance to determine the various, methods and techniques through which dental diseases and discomforts may be prevented. The use of mobile phone alarm feature is one technique that is still up for debate and it is the main focus of this essay. The various methods and ways through which mobile phone alarm features can be used in improving dental health hygiene will be determined.