IETARY TRACKING APPS: A Smart, AI-Assisted Approach to Preventive Dentistry

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 timeconsuming, 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.