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Evaluation of an EAST Nudge-Based Oral Health Promotion Leaflet for Workers: A Six-Month Randomized Controlled Trial.

International journal of dental hygiene · Takebayashi M, Koyama T, Kaneda Y, Kanamori S, Kawano K, Miyake A, Takebayashi K, Fukuda H · 2026-08-06

Researchers tested whether a simplified leaflet using behavioral nudges could improve workers' oral care habits over six months compared to a detailed information leaflet, but found no significant differences between the two approaches.

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