Analysis of Responses Provided by Artificial Intelligence–Based Chatbots to Parents’ Questions Regarding Pacifier and Bottle Habits

In this study, the artificial intelligence–based chatbots ChatGPT-5, Deepseek V3.2, and

Perplexity were presented with frequently asked questions (FAQs) from parents regarding their

children’s pacifier and bottle habits. The responses provided by the chatbots were comparatively

analyzed in terms of accuracy, quality, and readability. For both pacifier and bottle topics, ten

questions each were examined, with each question further divided into three subcategories. All

questions were posed to the chatbots individually following a standardized protocol. The

responses were independently evaluated by a pediatric dentistry specialist and a pediatric

dentistry research assistant. Statistical analyses were conducted using SPSS software. The

results indicated that ChatGPT-5 provided responses with lower accuracy and quality compared

to the other two chatbots (Deepseek V3.2 and Perplexity). In terms of readability scores,

Deepseek V3.2 was found to deliver more readable responses than ChatGPT-5 and Perplexity.

Overall, artificial intelligence–based chatbots show potential for providing information to

parents and can address frequently asked questions concerning children’s pacifier and bottle

habits. However, the readability of the responses is critically important for ensuring that parents

can effectively comprehend the information provided.