Academic research examines dental hygiene and digital education in Peru and Ecuador

Recent academic studies from Peru and Ecuador explore various aspects of public health and educational technology.

In Peru, research conducted at the Universidad Nacional Daniel Alcides Carrión investigated the relationship between tooth brushing habits and oral diseases in patients over 12 years old. The study found a strong correlation between brushing frequency and the prevention of gingival disease and dental caries.

In Ecuador, studies focused on educational methodologies and digital competencies. One research project at the Universidad Politécnica Salesiana analyzed the digital capital of teachers and students in Cuenca, concluding that digital competencies can help reduce educational inequalities. Another study from the Universidad del Azuay explored pedagogical mediation in medical teaching, emphasizing the ethical use of generative artificial intelligence and the transition from traditional biomedical models to more inclusive, dialogic teaching practices.