Patent Publication Number: US-8972882-B2

Title: User interfaces and systems for oral hygiene

Description:
CROSS-REFERENCE TO RELATED APPLICATIONS 
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     BACKGROUND 
     1. The Field of the Invention 
     The present invention is generally directed to computer interfaces and, even more particularly, to the presentation and use of computer interfaces for promoting learning and healthy behaviors related to oral hygiene. 
     2. The Relevant Technology 
     The use of computer interfaces in the medical community is well-known. For instance, it is common for medical professionals to utilize computer interfaces to access patient records and to research medical topics. 
     Some computer interfaces include interactive elements in the form of text or graphical objects that are configured as links which, when selected, access and display multimedia content and other information. 
     While many types of computer interfaces have been developed over the years, there is a persistent need for additional interfaces that are capable of promoting learning and healthy behaviors. 
     BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION 
     The present invention extends to methods, systems, and computer program products for presenting and using computer interfaces that are capable of promoting learning and behaviors related to oral hygiene. 
     In some embodiments, computing interfaces are provided to facilitate interactive learning about dental anatomy and conditions associated with the dental anatomy. Some interfaces also include interactive tools for teaching behaviors related to oral hygiene, including interactive brushing and flossing activities. 
     Some interfaces are configured for cataloguing user behaviors and events related to oral hygiene and, in some instances, for communicating this information to appropriate medical professionals. 
     These and other objects and features of the present invention will become more fully apparent from the following description and appended claims, or may be learned by the practice of the invention as set forth hereinafter. 
    
    
     
       BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS 
       To further clarify the above and other advantages and features of the present invention, a more particular description of the invention will be rendered by reference to specific embodiments thereof which are illustrated in the appended drawings. It is appreciated that these drawings depict only illustrated embodiments of the invention and are therefore not to be considered limiting of its scope. The invention will be described and explained with additional specificity and detail through the use of the accompanying drawings in which: 
         FIG. 1  illustrates a user interface displaying dental anatomy, a plurality of display controls, interactive links, and an information frame; 
         FIG. 2  illustrates an embodiment similar to the interface of  FIG. 1 , with similar interactive links, but wherein the display controls have a different selected configuration for a different display of dental anatomy, and wherein the information frame is hidden; 
         FIG. 3  illustrates an embodiment of an interface displaying a plurality of interactive links corresponding to a plurality of different dental conditions; 
         FIG. 4  illustrates an embodiment of an interface that is displaying a plurality of interactive links to a plurality of nested learning and behavior interfaces; 
         FIG. 5  illustrates an embodiment of an interface tool that can be used to learn about and practice brushing teeth, wherein the interface is displaying an illustration of teeth and an interactive toothbrush that can be moved relative to the teeth to simulate brushing of the teeth; 
         FIG. 6  illustrates an embodiment of an interface similar to the interface of  FIG. 5 , wherein the interactive toothbrush has been moved over some of the teeth; 
         FIG. 7  illustrates an embodiment of an interface that can be used to learn about and practice flossing teeth, wherein the interface is displaying an illustration of teeth with food particles disposed between some of the teeth; 
         FIG. 8  illustrates an embodiment of an interface similar to the interface of  FIG. 7 , wherein interactive floss is positioned between the teeth; 
         FIG. 9  illustrates an interface that can be used to log events; 
         FIG. 10  illustrates an interface that includes a calendar displaying logged events; 
         FIG. 11  illustrates a flow diagram of various acts that are associated with the methods of the invention; and 
         FIG. 12  illustrates one example of a computing environment that can be utilized to implement aspects of the invention. 
     
    
    
     DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS 
     User interfaces of the invention can be utilized to promote learning and healthy behaviors related to oral hygiene like eating properly, good habits, brushing teeth and flossing. 
     Users can interact with interfaces of the invention to learn about the anatomy and conditions associated with their teeth. Some interfaces provide interactive brushing and flossing tools and mechanisms for logging events related to oral hygiene and, in some instances, mechanisms for communicating related information to medical professionals. 
     The terms ‘computing system,’ ‘system,’ ‘computing device,’ and ‘device,’ which are used interchangeably herein, all refer to computing systems that include physical computing hardware, such as a physical computing processor, a display screen, a storage device (e.g., computer memory and/or disk storage), and/or other computer hardware as described in more detail with reference to  FIG. 12 . 
     In many embodiments, the computing systems are mobile devices (e.g., phones, tablets, notebook computers, portable gaming device, etc.) that are utilized to interact with the user interfaces of the invention. In other embodiments, the computing systems comprise stationary devices (e.g., desktop computers, gaming consoles, televisions, servers, kiosks, etc.) or a combination of stationary and mobile devices. 
     Preferably, although not necessarily, the computing systems have multi-touch screens that are operable to receive and process touch input and to display relevant output, although other input and output devices can also be used. Accordingly, the term ‘user-input’, as referenced herein, can include touch input directed at a display object that is rendered on a display screen. The touch input can be a single point and single tap touch, a multi-point touch, a touch and drag input, a multi-tap touch and/or any other combination of touch input. 
     Oral Hygiene Interfaces 
       FIG. 1  illustrates one example of a user interface, according to the invention, for displaying dental anatomy. As shown, this interface  100  includes a plurality of interactive links ( 102 ,  104 ,  106 ,  108 ) which are operable, when selected by touch input or other input, to access a specific interface display related to the selected link. In the present embodiment, link  102  has been selected for providing a display that is operable to explore dental anatomy. The display of dental anatomy  110  in the present embodiment is controlled by the setting of a plurality of display controls  120 . 
     The display controls  120  are accessible through a control handle  122  that is displayed to the user. The control handle  122  is operable to selectably hide or expose the plurality of display controls  120  when the control handle  122  is selected. 
     The display controls  120  include selectable controls that are operable for setting the color, annotation and view properties of the dental anatomy  110 . In the present embodiment, the dental anatomy  110  is displaying a full jaw with no annotations or coloring, based on the settings of the display controls  120 . 
     The displayed dental anatomy  110  is an interactive display object that can be selected and rotated/moved in response to user input directed at the dental anatomy  110 . 
     In some embodiments, an information frame  130  is also provided to display textual descriptions  132  related to the dental anatomy  110  and/or audio links  134  that are operable (when selected) to initiate the playing of audio descriptions related to the dental anatomy  110 . These descriptions can be generic descriptions or customized descriptions related to a particular user&#39;s medical records. 
     The information frame  130  can be selectably exposed and/or hidden in response to user input directed at a handle  136  to the information frame  130 . 
     Other links  140  provide selectable access to other menu interfaces for controlling settings associated with the display controls, information frame and the displayed anatomy, as well as for accessing additional information related to the interface and for accessing information related to medical professionals and other specialists familiar with the displayed anatomical objects. 
       FIG. 2  illustrates another interface  200  similar to the interface  100  of  FIG. 1 , with similar interactive links ( 202 ,  204 ,  206 ,  208 ) and display controls  220 . However, in this embodiment, the dental anatomy  210  is rendered with only a display of the top jaw, with coloring added to the teeth (reflected by shading), and annotations turned on. This display corresponds directly to the settings of the display controls  220 , which have been adjusted from the settings in  FIG. 1 , with coloring turned on, annotations turned on and the view set to display the top jaw only. 
     With specific regard to the coloring, it will be appreciated that the types and variations of coloring setting can cause different teeth to be rendered with different colors or simply different shades of a same color. The coloring setting can also apply different colors to different individual teeth or different groupings of teeth. Color settings can also be used to color different portions of a single tooth with different colors to highlight specific features or anatomy. Coloring can also be used to highlight other dental anatomy, besides the teeth. For instance, by way of example, coloring can be used to distinguish the gums from other tissue. 
     In some embodiments, the coloring is used to distinguish different types of teeth. For instance, the premolars, canines and incisors can each be displayed with different coloring, as shown by the different shading. However, the coloring variations can also include using different primary colors or other color pallets for each of the different types of teeth. 
     When the dental anatomy is showing a user&#39;s own mouth (based on dental records or other medical records), the coloring can be used to identify and highlight specific trouble areas (e.g., cavities, infected teeth, broken teeth, abscessed teeth, and so forth). 
     Different annotations can also be used to identify and distinguish specific features, anatomy, conditions or other related information. In some embodiments, the annotations are linked to medical records specific to a particular user. In other embodiments, the annotations are fixed labels. 
     As also shown in  FIG. 2 , the handle  236  is against the boarder of the interface, such that the information frame is hidden. When the handle  236  is selected with user input, an information frame, similar to the information frame  130  of  FIG. 1  is rendered. 
       FIG. 3  illustrates an embodiment in which a plurality of interactive links related to medical conditions ( 341 ,  342 ,  343 ,  344 ,  345  and  346 ). Selection of any of these links will initiate the display of additional information related to the condition associated with the selected link. For instance, selection of link  341  will initiate the rendering of a display related to the causes and/or treatments of a cavity. Similarly, selection of link  342  will initiate the rendering of a display related to the causes and/or treatments of early tooth loss, selection of link  343  will initiate the rendering of a display related to the causes and/or treatments of an abscessed tooth, selection of link  344  will initiate the rendering of a display related to the causes and/or treatments of broken teeth, selection of link  345  will initiate the rendering of a display related to the causes and/or treatments of late tooth loss, and selection of link  346  will initiate the rendering of a display related to the causes and/or treatments of gum disease. 
     Each of the displays presented in response to the selection of one of the links ( 341 ,  342 ,  343 ,  344 ,  345  and  346 ) includes one or more of textual information, audio information, static images and/or video related to the corresponding conditions. 
     The displays also include additional information or links to additional information that identify medical professionals and other specialists familiar with the displayed conditions. The information identifying the medical professionals can be provided from a medical professional subscribed for an advertising service and/or can be extracted from third party medical databases. 
     The interface  300  shown in  FIG. 3  is accessible through the selection of link  304 . Other links  302 ,  306  and  308  can be used to access other display interfaces, as described herein. 
     When link  306  is selected, a user is presented with an interface  400  that displays links to different learning interfaces for learning more about oral hygiene, as shown and described in reference to  FIG. 4 . 
     The interface  400  of  FIG. 4  includes various links  402 ,  404 ,  406  and  408 , as described above, as well as links to other interfaces associated with learning to floss  441 , healthy foods,  442 , good habits  443 , learning to brush  444  and practicing brushing  445 . Various other types of links can also be provided, if desired, to other categories or subcategories related to oral hygiene. 
     The healthy foods link  442 , when selected, initiates the rendering of multimedia content related to healthy foods. The selection of the good habits link  443 , initiates the rendering of multimedia content related to good habits for promoting oral hygiene. The selection of the learn to floss and learn to brush links ( 441  and  444 ) provide selectable access to interface displays that present multimedia content related to flossing and brushing, respectively. 
     The multimedia content can include any combination of text, images, video and/or audio that is used to provide information related to the selected link(s). In some embodiments, the multimedia content can also include interactive elements and/or haptic feedback. 
     In some embodiments, the ‘learn to floss’ and ‘learn to brush’ links ( 441  and  444 ) operate similar to the ‘practice brushing’ link  445 , which is operable (when selected) to render an interactive display for practicing flossing and brushing, as described in more detail below with reference to  FIGS. 5-8 . 
       FIG. 5  illustrates an embodiment of an interface  500  that is displayed in response to selection of the ‘learn to brush’ or ‘practice brushing’ links ( 444 ,  445 ). This interface operates as a tool that can be used to learn about and practice brushing teeth. As shown, an image of a mouth is presented with a plurality of teeth  550 . These teeth  550  are displayed in a first state of relative uncleanliness. An interactive toothbrush  555  is also displayed, which is operable to be moved about the display screen in response to user input directed at the interactive toothbrush  550 . For instance, a user can place their finger on the interactive toothbrush  550  and drag their finger across the screen and the interactive toothbrush  550  will move with their finger. 
     In some embodiments, the interactive toothbrush  550  can also be rotated in response to multiple touch inputs on the toothbrush  555  that are moved in different directions. 
     When the head of the toothbrush  555  comes in contact with the displayed teeth the interface will generate a sound of brushing. Similarly, the movement of the brush head over the teeth is operable to change the displayed state of the teeth from a relative state of uncleanliness to a relative state of cleanliness. The amount of time that is required to brush any particular tooth, prior to the display of that tooth changing to a state of cleanliness can vary, as desired, to accommodate any need or preference. For instance, a tooth may transition to a displayed state of cleanliness after only a few seconds (e.g., 1, 2, 3, 4, or 5 seconds) or many seconds (6, 7, 8, 9, 10 or more seconds) of detected brushing at the tooth being brushed. 
     The change in display state can include changing a shading and or coloring of the entire tooth or a portion of the tooth. For instance, changing the display state can include brightening or lightening the coloring of the displayed teeth 
     In some embodiments, the brushing of the teeth will only cause the teeth to change to a displayed state of cleanliness when the brushing is performed with a certain frequency, as controlled by settings associated with the interface. 
     In some embodiments, the detected brushing movement is also identified and distinguished to determine whether the brushing is a back and forth motion in a horizontal, vertical or other alignment, or whether the brushing is performed in a circular motion. Different settings can be used to require a certain amount of lateral or circular brushing prior to changing the displayed state of the teeth. Each tooth can also be assigned specific requirements for the amount of time and type of brushing that must be detected prior to changing the displayed state of the tooth to a state of cleanliness. 
     The transition of the teeth, from a displayed state of relative uncleanliness to a state of cleanliness can be performed gradually and dynamically responsive to the brushing that is taking place, or instantaneously and abruptly once a sufficient amount of time and/or type of brushing has been detected. 
     The transition of the teeth from a displayed state of relative uncleanliness to a state of cleanliness can also be performed on a single tooth or a plurality of adjacent teeth most proximate the head of the toothbrush  555  during the detected brushing. 
       FIG. 6  illustrates an interface  600  in which some of the teeth  650  have been brushed to a state or relative cleanliness and in which some of the teeth  652  (shown in a relative state of uncleanliness) still need to be brushed. 
     During use, a user can move the toothbrush  655 , in a brushing motion over all of the teeth until all of the teeth are changed to a relative state of cleanliness. This interface tool can be particularly useful for helping to instruct children and other users how to properly brush their teeth and to develop habits for brushing teeth. 
       FIG. 7  illustrates an embodiment of an interface  700  that can be accessed through link  441  or another link and which is useable to learn about flossing and to practice flossing teeth. As shown, a mouth is displayed with teeth  750  in a first state of relative uncleanliness (with food particles  756 ,  758  stuck between the teeth). 
     When a user touches different portions of the display screen, an interactive floss object is displayed between the two touch points. For instance, as shown in  FIG. 8 , the interface  800  shows interactive floss  855  that is disposed between two touch points ( 860  and  862 ) where the user&#39;s fingers are touching the display. The user&#39;s fingers are not presently illustrated in this figure to add clarity to the other illustrated elements. 
     When the user moves their fingers in a back and forth motion, cooperatively, the interactive floss is moved with the finger movements. In this manner, the user can practice the coordinated movement that is required to floss between teeth. 
     When the user moves the floss between the teeth, the food particles are removed, such as particle  856 , which has been removed from between the teeth in response to current flossing activity. Food particle  858  will also be removed once sufficient flossing is performed between the teeth where the food particle  858  is currently located. When the food particles are removed from the teeth, the teeth are effectively changed to a new display state (one of relative cleanliness). 
     The amount of flossing required for removing the food particles from between the teeth can be set to any preferred duration. Similarly, the type of flossing motion that is required can also be set, so as to require a particular traversal and/or distance of the floss through the teeth, a type of flossing motion or quantity of flossing motions, and so forth. 
     Although not shown, the floss can bend around particular teeth when the point of contact with the particular teeth does not remain perfectly aligned between the user&#39;s fingers. Alternatively, movement of the user&#39;s fingers can simply move the floss to other teeth when the particular teeth are no longer aligned between the user&#39;s fingers. 
     In some embodiments, the movement of the user&#39;s fingers must be coordinated, in order to perform the flossing. Accordingly, embodiments of the invention include detecting and requiring the distance between touch points  860  and  862  to remain relatively the same (within a certain threshold of variability, such as within a few millimeters, centimeters, and so forth), even as the particular locations of the touch points  860 ,  862  is changed, in order to move the floss and/or to remove the food particles. 
     While the interfaces described with reference to  FIGS. 5-8  have been shown with animated dental anatomy, it will be appreciated that these interfaces can also be used by displaying a user&#39;s actual mouth and by using augmented reality to modify the display of the user&#39;s teeth during the brushing and flossing activities. Images of the user&#39;s mouth can be obtained from medical records or can be uploaded by the user. 
     Attention is now directed to  FIG. 9  which includes a display of an interface  900  for logging events. As shown, this interface includes a first frame  970  that includes a date field  972  for identifying a date of an event and a type field  974  for identifying a type of event. These fields can be populated by selecting an entry from pull-down menus and/or by receiving user input in the form of typed character input provided through the fields  972 ,  974 . 
     A perception scale  976  is also provided for receiving user input selecting one or more of the selectable objects in the perception scale  976  that reflect how a user feels. This can be used to track relative changes with regard to a particular event and the date when the feelings are logged. The perception scale  976  includes a plurality of plurality of selectable icons (emoticons) associated with perceived feelings related to the event and event data. 
     The interface  900  also provides a frame  978  with options for browsing and selecting images from a database related to the event, for taking new pictures and for sending emails. When a user selects the option to choose a picture, the user is presented a browsing interface or a file index for identifying and selecting an image to associate with the event. When a user selects the ‘take a picture’ option, the user&#39;s computing device turns on a camera mode with options for taking a picture that will be manually or automatically linked to the event. The email option, when selected, initiates the creation of an email for sending the event data logged with the interface  900  to a medical professional. 
     In some embodiments, the selection of the email option automatically populates email fields with appropriate contact information, subject headers and body information that corresponds to the event data entered with the interface  900  and/or that is identified as being associated with the event and/or medical professionals that are determined to be knowledgeable about the logged event or corresponding events. 
     In some embodiments, the events are catalogued with the user&#39;s own device. In other embodiments, the events are catalogued by a medical professional and transmitted to the user device, for corresponding cataloguing at the user&#39;s device or related storage system. 
       FIG. 10  illustrates an embodiment of a calendar interface  1000  that can be used to display events that have been catalogued and saved and/or accessed by the user&#39;s computing device. This interface  1000  can be displayed in response to selecting a link, such as link  108 ,  208 ,  308 ,  408  or another link. 
     In some embodiments, the events logged with interface  900  from  FIG. 9  are displayed with event icons, such as event icon  1086 . 
     Some events correspond to behaviors, such a flossing and brushing, which can also be logged at interface  900  or another interface. In the present embodiment, days in which a user has brushed and flossed are reflected by the brushing icons  1080  and flossing icons  1082 . 
     In other embodiments, the brushing and flossing icons  1080 ,  1082  are displayed to show days in which the user practiced brushing and flossing with the interfaces shown and described in reference to  FIGS. 5-8 . 
     As shown on January 2 and January 10, multiple events can be represented in a single day. 
     In some instances, the current date is highlighted in the calendar with a date icon  1084 . The date icon  1084  can operate as a reminder and to further clarify relative timing for a user. For instance, the date icon  1084  can prompt a user to log a new event and can help the user quickly identify how long it has been since another event or behavior has been logged by visually identifying the number of days between the current date icon  1084  and any other displayed event icons. 
     A user can add new behavior and event icons to the calendar by entering the events in the event cataloguing interface  900  or by selecting one of the displayed days from the calendar. Selection of a day from the calendar will initiate the display of the cataloguing interface  900  or another interface for receiving information related to a behavior or event which, when entered, initiates a corresponding display of a related icon on the calendar. 
     The interface  1000  accesses the logged event data from the user&#39;s storage device or a third party storage and displays the corresponding event icons when the calendar is displayed. 
     A medical professional can access the calendar, in some embodiments, from the medical office to review and discuss the events and behaviors with the patient. In some embodiments, this tracking and review process is used to facilitate the rewarding of children for their diligent efforts in flossing and brushing by a dentist or orthodontist. 
     Attention will now be directed to  FIG. 11 , which illustrates a flow diagram of various acts that are associated with the methods of the invention. 
     As shown, this illustrated flow diagram includes the presentation of one or more selectable links to interfaces for exploring dental anatomy ( 1100 ). These links can include the ‘explore’ links described above (e.g.,  102 ,  202 ,  302  and  402 ) or any other link. When such a link is selected, the methods of the invention include displaying dental anatomy ( 1112 ), providing color, annotation and view controls for modifying how the dental anatomy is rendered ( 1114 ) and providing an interactive description frame with a link for controlling audio rendering of the description of the anatomy ( 1116 ), and modifying the display of the dental anatomy in response to user input received at the display controls ( 1118 ), as shown and described with respect to at least  FIGS. 1 and 2 . Such embodiments can also include providing the information frames and corresponding information, as described. 
     The illustrated flow diagram  1100  also includes the presentation of a selectable link (e.g.,  104 ,  204 ,  304 ,  404  or other link) to a condition interface ( 1120 ), such as the interface shown in  FIG. 3 . As described above, this interface displays a plurality of additional condition links that, when selected, display content related to conditions associated with the dental anatomy and corresponding selected links ( 1122 ). In some embodiments, this includes the presentation of multimedia content. 
     Methods of the invention also include providing one or more learning interfaces for learning oral hygiene ( 1130 ). These interfaces can be accessed through a corresponding learning link (e.g.,  106 ,  206 ,  306 ,  406  or other link) ( 1132 ). When displayed, these learning interfaces display teeth in a state of relative uncleanliness ( 1134 ), displaying one or more interactive objects for cleaning the teeth ( 1136 ), receive and detect touch input for moving the interactive object(s) over the teeth or in close proximity to the teeth ( 1138 ), and dynamically change the display of the teeth to a state of relative cleanliness response to movement of the interactive object(s) over the teeth or in close proximity to the teeth ( 1140 ), as described above with reference to at least  FIGS. 5-8 . 
     Selectable links  108 ,  208 ,  308 ,  408  or other links are also provided to a cataloguing interface ( 1150 ) which displays interactive input elements for cataloguing an event ( 1152 ) as described in reference to  FIG. 9 . A corresponding calendar is also provided through one of the selectable links  108 ,  208 ,  308 ,  408  (when selected), which displays information associated with at least one of the catalogued events ( 1154 ) and which can include the behaviors (e.g., practice flossing and brushing) that are detected by the interfaces of the invention. 
     It will be appreciated that the foregoing elements of flow diagram  1100  can be performed in different orders and sequences, depending on the manner in which the users interact with the interfaces of the invention. However, it is preferable that the interfaces of the invention are all operably linked together, such that a user can navigate between the different interfaces when desired, such as, for example by selecting the various links at the bottom of the interface displays (e.g., the explore, conditions, learn and my teeth links). 
     In the foregoing descriptions, various interfaces have been shown and described. It will be appreciated, however, that different types of user interface menus can also be utilized alone and/or in combination with the described interfaces to facilitate the methods of the invention. Various non-limiting examples of such interface menus are shown and/or described in the following documents, which documents are all incorporated herein by reference in their entireties: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/093,272, filed Apr. 25, 2011; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/167,610, filed Jun. 23, 2011; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/167,600, filed Jun. 23, 2011; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/237,530, filed Sep. 20, 2011; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/477,794, filed May 22, 2012; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/663,820, filed Oct. 30, 2012; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/720,196, filed Dec. 19, 2012; and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/747,595, filed Jan. 23, 2013. 
     Computing Environment(s) 
     Embodiments of the present invention may comprise or utilize special purpose or general-purpose computing devices that include computer hardware, such as, for example, one or more processors and system memory, as discussed in greater detail below. Embodiments within the scope of the present invention also include physical and other computer-readable and recordable type media for storing computer-executable instructions and/or data structures. Such computer-readable recordable media can be any available media that can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer system, including volatile and non-volatile media. Computer-readable media that store computer-executable instructions according to the invention are recordable-type storage media or other physical computer storage media (devices) that are distinguished from merely transitory carrier waves or signals. 
     Computer-readable media that carry computer-executable instructions are transmission media. Thus, by way of example, and not limitation, embodiments of the invention can comprise at least two distinctly different kinds of computer-readable media: computer storage media (devices) and transmission media. 
     Computer storage media (devices) includes RAM, ROM, EEPROM, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM, HD-DVD, BLU-RAY or other optical disk storage, magnetic disk storage or other magnetic storage devices, or any other medium which can be used to store desired program code means in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures and which can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer and which are recorded on one or more recordable type medium (device). In this regard, computer storage media is distinguished from mere carrier waves, propagated signals or other transmission media. 
     A “network” is defined as one or more data links or communication channels that enable the transport of electronic data between computer systems and/or modules and/or other electronic devices. When information is transferred or provided over a network or another communications connection or channel (either hardwired, wireless, or a combination of hardwired or wireless) to a computer, the computer properly views the connection as a transmission medium. Transmissions media can include a network and/or data links which can be used to carry or desired program code means in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures and which can be accessed by a general purpose or special purpose computer. Combinations of the above should also be included within the scope of computer-readable media. 
     Further, upon reaching various computer system components, program code means in the form of computer-executable instructions or data structures can be transferred automatically from transmission media to computer storage media (devices) or vice versa. For example, computer-executable instructions or data structures received over a network or data link can be buffered in RAM within a network interface module (e.g., a “NIC”), and then eventually transferred to computer system RAM and/or to less volatile computer storage media (devices) at a computer system. Thus, it should be understood that computer storage media (devices) can be included in computer system components that also (or even primarily) utilize transmission media. 
     Computer-executable instructions comprise, for example, instructions and data which, when executed at one or more processor, cause one or more general purpose computer, special purpose computer, or special purpose processing device to perform a certain function or group of functions. The computer executable instructions may be, for example, binaries, intermediate format instructions such as assembly language, or even source code. Although the subject matter has been described in language specific to structural features and/or methodological acts, it is to be understood that the subject matter defined in the appended claims is not necessarily limited to the described features or acts described herein. Rather, the described features and acts are disclosed as example forms of implementing the claims. 
     Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the invention may be practiced in network computing environments with many types of computer system configurations, including personal computers, desktop computers, laptop/notebook computers, message processors, hand-held devices, multi-processor systems, microprocessor-based or programmable consumer electronics, network PCs, minicomputers, mainframe computers, tablets, mobile telephones, PDAs, pagers, routers, switches, and the like. The invention may also be practiced in distributed and cloud system environments where local and remote computer systems, which are linked (either by hardwired data links, wireless data links, or by a combination of hardwired and wireless data links) through a network, both perform tasks. In a distributed system environment, program modules may be located in both local and remote memory storage devices. 
       FIG. 12  illustrates an exemplary computing environment  1200  that can be used to present the user interfaces of the invention, to facilitate user interaction with anatomical structures rendered on the user interfaces, and to demonstrably reflect the impact of various conditions and treatments on those anatomical structures. 
     As shown, the computing environment  1200  includes one or more computing systems  1210  in communication with one or more other devices and/or systems  1220  through one or more network connections  1230 . The other systems and devices can be output and input devices, servers, proxies, or any other systems or devices. The network connections  1230  can be wired and/or wireless connections and can include any combination of Local Area Network (“LAN”) connections, Wide Area Network (“WAN”) connections, including the Internet and one or more proxy servers. 
     As illustrated, the computing system  1210  is configured with a storage  1250  that has stored computer-executable instructions for implementing the methods of the invention. The storage  1250  also stores medical record data (e.g., annotations, medical diagnosis data, condition data, image data, and so forth), and other data that is displayed with the interfaces of the invention. 
     The storage  1250  also store modules, such as the user interface (UI) module  1260  and the communication module  1270 , which each comprise computer-executable instructions and data structures for implementing aspects of the invention. 
     The communication module  1270 , for instance, includes computer-executable instructions that, when executed by one or more processors  1280  are operable to facilitate wireless and/or wired communications through the network connections  1230  to access or transmit data associated with the interfaces described herein, including the interfaces themselves, to medical professionals and other computing systems. The communication modules are also configured to encrypt and decrypt data and to perform authentication of user and system credentials. 
     The interface module  1260  includes computer-executable instructions that, when executed by the one or more processors  1280  are operable to generate and/or present the user interfaces described above. Interface module  1260  also provides computer-executable instructions that, when executed, are operable to detect and process user input and to perform the functionality described above, such as, but not limited brushing teeth and flossing with the interactive toothbrush and interactive floss shown in  FIGS. 5-8 . 
     The data stored at storage  1250  can also include any of the interfaces and data described in reference to the following patent applications, each of which is incorporated herein by reference its entirety, and such that the present invention can incorporate any combination of functionality described in this document as well as any of the functionality described in the following documents: U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/093,272, filed Apr. 25, 2011; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/167,610, filed Jun. 23, 2011; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/167,600, filed Jun. 23, 2011; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/237,530, filed Sep. 20, 2011; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/477,794, filed May 22, 2012; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/663,820, filed Oct. 30, 2012; U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/720,196, filed Dec. 19, 2012; and U.S. patent application Ser. No. 13/747,595, filed Jan. 23, 2013. 
     The storage  1250  can comprise, but is not limited to, non-volatile disk storage and volatile memory. It will also be appreciated that the storage  1250  can be distributed among a plurality of different devices or systems, including the other illustrated system(s)/device(s)  1220 , and does not necessarily need to be constrained to a single physical device. In some embodiments, however, the storage  1250  is limited to local storage of the computing system  1210 . 
     In some embodiments, the computing system  1210  comprises a wireless cell phone, a tablet computer, a notebook computer, a PDA, and/or any other type of smart device having a display screen  1294 , speakers and other hardware  1290  for rendering image data, audio data, and/or textual data to a user via the interfaces ( 1260 ,  1270 ) of the system ( 1210 ), for example. In some embodiments, the hardware  1290  of the system  1210  includes a display screen  1294  that is a multi-touch screen capable of receiving touch input. 
     The computing systems of the invention can include mobile devices (e.g., phones, tablets, notebook computers, portable gaming device, etc.) and stationary device (e.g., desktop computers, gaming consoles, televisions, servers, kiosks, etc.). 
     It will be appreciated that the system hardware  1290  can include any output device (e.g., display screen, speakers, printer, etc.), as well as any input device (keyboard, mouse, microphone, touchpad, etc.). 
     Each of the other connected systems/devices  1220  also includes hardware, processor and storage components similar to those described above with respect to system  1210 . 
     The present invention may be embodied in other specific forms without departing from its spirit or essential characteristics. The described embodiments are to be considered in all respects only as illustrative and not restrictive. The scope of the invention is, therefore, indicated by the appended claims rather than by the foregoing description. All changes which come within the meaning and range of equivalency of the claims are to be embraced within their scope.