Abstract
AI-based chatbots significantly improved oral health awareness among rural populations compared to traditional printed materials. The intervention group's knowledge scores increased from 8.5 to 16.7 (p < 0.001), while the control group showed a modest rise from 8.3 to 10.5. Inter-group analysis confirmed a significant knowledge gain (p < 0.001). Participants reported high satisfaction with the chatbot's personalized and user-friendly interface. Thus, AI chatbots offer a promising solution for scalable, accessible oral health education in underserved communities.