A large proportion of the population now has an iPhone and the range of apps on offer is vast. Many people know about popular apps but lots of people are probably unaware of the range of health apps, which can contribute to helping you adopt a healthy lifestyle. The range of health apps includes everything from healthy eating and fitness to diagnostic programmes and dental apps. The top 10 iPhone dental apps are outlined below:
1. Teeth Whitening Tips
Tooth whitening is one of the most popular cosmetic treatments across the world; in recent years, tooth whitening has become increasingly popular and millions of people choose to have the treatment each year. This app offers tips about tooth whitening and ways to make your teeth look brighter and healthier.
2. The Tooth Brush Motivator
The Tooth Brush Motivator is an app designed to encourage both children and adults to brush their teeth. The app monitors teeth cleaning and gives information about the rate of brushing, as well as offering a built in timer. Dentists are keen to encourage patients to brush their teeth for at least 2 minutes at a time and this app will enable people to ensure they do this. The technology involved may also be appealing to teenagers and younger children.
3. Mobile Practice pro
The Mobile Practice pro app is ideal for dental professionals as it allows them to access the practice management system; dentists can see which patients are waiting for treatment, how long they have been waiting for and which procedure they are waiting for. Additional information, such as individual prescriptions, family members and notes on patients, is also available. Dentists can also keep track of their daily schedule by simply checking their iPhone.
4. Dental Anxiety
Darren Marks, one of the UK’s leading hypnotherapists, has come up with an app to help patients overcome a fear of the dentist. The app is easy to use and guides nervous patients through a step by step guide of overcoming anxiety and dealing with nervousness. The app is designed to help patients with dental anxiety and dental phobia retrain their mind and re-programme their thinking to make them feel confident and comfortable when going to the dentist.
5. Find a Dentist
This app helps people to find a dentist in the local area and also offers additional information including the services available at the practice, the exact address, contact details (and a tap to call function) and an interactive map to help patients find the surgery.
6. Little Dental Drug Book
The Little Dental Drug Book contains a wealth of information about the medicines commonly used in dentistry, prescription and dosage guides and guidance about writing prescriptions for dental professionals.
7. Lexi Dental-Complete
The Lexi Dental-Complete app allows users to access a huge archive of information and provides quick links to informative resources and clinical information. The app is designed for dental professionals and dental students and contains a huge range of images, resources, links, charts, radiographs and diagnostic tools.
8. Orasphere
Orasphere has been designed by Orasphere Inc to help dentists explain procedures to patients; the app contains a huge range of information, images and videos, which enable dentists to show patients what will happen during a procedure. Pictures and videos will give a clearer idea than a verbal explanation so patients will be able to understand what the procedure involves.
9. Dental Expert
The Dental Expert app contains a vast range of resources for patients and professionals on all aspects of dentistry. Patients can learn about procedures and treatments and read responses to frequently asked questions given by qualified dentists.
10. Cavity Free 3D
The Cavity Free 3D app is a great app for patients; it has a wealth of information about the anatomy of the teeth and offers tips and advice on preventing oral health problems, including cavities and gum disease. The app helps people to learn how to brush and floss their teeth properly, which promotes good oral health.