Abstract

Introduction: In the past years computer games are more and more used to support health-behaviour. Aim of the project was to plan and to create a dental serious game to improve oral health behaviour in cooperation with experts in the field of gaming, medical psychology and dentistry. Project planning: Based on current gaming-, psychological- and dental concepts aims were formulated and in a second step, realized in a computer game. Technological transfer: A playable prototype of a dental serious game for personal computers with the optional use of a Nintendo Wii controller as an input device was created. Discussion: Computer games offer the possibility to create a new learner friendly environment that can be used for aims in the oral prophylaxis. Main obstacle in further development of these possibilities can be seen in high initial production costs.