My Mouth
Connecting patients to their oral health.
Project Overview: Bridging the Gap
As dental hygienists, my firsthand experience revealed a significant gap in care and support between patients and care providers. With typical appointments spaced every 3-6 months, we realized that patients were responsible for the majority of their oral hygiene—approximately 730 cleanings per year.
Recognizing this gap, I designed My Mouth to address these challenges. MyMouth is a collaborative dental patient portal that allows the dental clinician to provide homecare instructions, technique modifications, identify risk factors, and provide patient education on the health status unique to their mouths.
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During the COVID-19 pandemic, while the medical industry experienced a digital expansion, dental healthcare lagged behind. The creation of a dental patient portal becomes crucial, providing patients with the ability to actively participate in their oral health needs, make informed decisions about their dental care, and optimize the efficiency of dental staff deployment.
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Challenges Faced:
Lack of Engagement: Existing oral healthcare platforms failed to effectively engage users and provide personalized guidance.
Complexity: Users struggled with navigating and understanding complex dental terminology and procedures.
Limited Accessibility: Access to reliable oral healthcare information and services was limited, particularly for underserved communities.
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User-Centric Design: We placed users at the center of our design process, conducting extensive research to understand their needs, preferences, and pain points.
Simplified Experience: Our design focused on simplifying complex dental concepts and procedures, making them accessible and easy to understand for users of all backgrounds.
Personalization: We implemented personalized recommendations and guidance based on users' unique oral health profiles, ensuring tailored support for each individual.
Accessibility: Our design prioritized accessibility, making oral healthcare information and services available to all users, regardless of their location or socioeconomic status.
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Conclusion: This project resulted in the creation of a groundbreaking platform that will revolutionizing oral healthcare. By prioritizing user needs, simplifying complex concepts, and enhancing accessibility, MyMouth makes oral health information and services more accessible and empowering users to take control of their dental health like never before.
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