Tony Hashemian, D.D.S.

Associate Dean for Global Oral Health

A.T. Still University –

Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health

Thashemian@atsu.edu

INNOVATION

TECHNOLOGY

COLLABORATION

ORAL HEALTH LITERACY

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Patient Centered Care

Model

GenieMD is a mobile health platform that

empowers individuals to take a more active

role in managing their own health and the

health of their loved ones.

Patient Centered Care

Model

History of Text2Floss

In 2011, A.T. Still University (ATSU) teamed with CellTrust

Corporation, provider of the patented SecureSMS® Platform, to

devise a series of text message programs designed to reach,

educate, and remind current patients and the underserved of our

communities about preventive and ongoing initiatives of health and

wellness.

•To compare a 7-day text

message intervention

(Text2floss) vs. no message

control to if text messaging can

improve oral health knowledge

and behavior in mothers of

children aged 5 years and

younger Tony S. Hashemian, DDS

Donna Kritz-Silverstein, PhD

Ryan Baker, BS

Tony S. Hashemian, DDS

Donna Kritz-Silverstein, PhD

Ryan Baker, BS

www.Text2Floss.com

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Reference List

A.T.Still University, Arizona School of Dentistry & Oral Health. Mesa, Arizona

Website: http://www.atsu.edu/asdoh/

CellTrust for Mobile Engagement. (2015) Increase engagement. Boost loyalty. Drive Results

Website: http://pcpewfhvtl4y3kgd9vj3y6g.wpengine.netdna-cdn.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/CellTrust-SecureLine_Mobile-Engagement_digital.pdf

Coulter, C., Walsh, Lawrence J. (2002) Saliva testing: Good Practice, Good Sense.

GC Asia

Hashemian, T., Kritz-Silverman, D., Baker, R: Text2Floss: the feasibility and acceptability of a text messaging intervention to improve oral health behavior and

knowledge. Journal of Public Health Dentistry. P34-41, June 2014.

Hashemian, T.: Text2Floss: Innovative technology to Improve Oral Health. Dentistry News Journal. P30, May 2015.