Research Journal of Medical Science

Dietary habits play a critical role in the development of dental caries in children, particularly the frequent consumption of sugary and cariogenic foods [1-3]. Traditional dietary assessment methods such as manual diet diaries are often time-consuming, inaccurate, and poorly complied with. Advances in artificial intelligence (AI) and digital health have enabled the use of dietary tracking apps as effective tools for monitoring eating patterns, identifying cariogenic foods, and supporting preventive oral health care[5]. Dietary tracking apps facilitate early detection of high-risk dietary behaviors, provide personalized dietary guidance, and encourage positive behavior modification through motivational feedback. Evidence from published studies demonstrates that such digital dietary tracking methods significantly improve parental awareness, reduce sugar intake, and promote preventive oral health behaviors in children.