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A Multilingual Digital Microlearning Intervention for Oral Health in Refugee Shelters: Randomized Controlled Trial

  • By

  • Maxi Katharina Müller

  • Fabian Schulz

  • George Jogho

  • Simone Steffens

  • Kirstin Vach

  • Ahmad Amro Baradee

  • Daniel R Reissmann

  • Benedikt C Spies

  • Anna-Lena Hillebrecht

  • June 15, 2026

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    Digital access to health information can reduce barriers for refugees, who often face significant informational inequities.

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    Oral health is a critical aspect of refugee health, with untreated dental diseases leading to increased public health demands.

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    The GlobeSmile intervention provides multilingual oral health education via short videos, targeting refugees' specific needs.

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    A randomized controlled trial evaluated the effectiveness of the GlobeSmile intervention on oral health outcomes among refugees.

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    The study was conducted in two refugee shelters in Freiburg, Germany, from November 2023 to February 2024.

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A Multilingual Digital Microlearning Intervention for Oral Health in Refugee Shelters: Randomized Controlled Trial

  • by Maxi Katharina Müller, Fabian Schulz, George Jogho, Simone Steffens, Kirstin Vach, Ahmad Amro Baradee, Daniel R Reissmann, Benedikt C Spies, Anna-Lena Hillebrecht

  • June 15, 2026

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