Availability and Content Analysis of Smartphone Applications on Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics Using Mobile Application Rating Scale (MARS)

• DOI: 10.1007/s40496-022-00325-w
• Publication Date: 2022-11-10T00:02:46Z
• Authors: Amal Roy; Prajna Pramod Nayak; Preeti R. Shenoy; Krishnaraj Somayaji
• Keywords: App store; Mobile apps

Abstract Purpose of Review A large number smartphone applications bring with it cluttering and distorted information. Hence, the aim this review was to critically evaluate conservative dentistry endodontics apps among mobile phone apps. Furthermore, objective assess quality using Mobile App Rating Scale (MARS). were explored on Apple Store (AAS) Google Play (GPS), search terms content analysis done MARS rating scale which is divided into three categories: app overall quality, subjective specific quality. Statistical used Pearson’s correlations analyzed between scores downloads/ratings ANOVA, analyze any differences focus mean scores. Recent Findings Overall ranged from 2 4.68 a ( SD ) 3.40 (0.79). The highest score in engagement (4.8/5) esthetic (4.6/5) noted an named “Denticalc.” functionality (4.88/5) information domain (4.7/5) belonged “AAE Endocase” app. positive correlation seen average user Summary To improve apps, developers must take account both engaging necessary features high-quality, evidence-based Graphical