Effectiveness Of Oral Health Education Research Articles

Effectiveness of Oral Health Education and Interventions in Improving Oral Health Outcomes in Type II Diabetes Mellitus Patients: A Prospective Study.

Introduction Diabetes mellitus (DM) is a group of metabolic diseases characterized by hyperglycemia resulting from defects in insulin secretion, insulin action, or both. The study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of oral health education and intervention in improving oral health outcomes in type 2 DM (T2DM) patients. Methods The present study was conducted in the Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology between February 2023 and August 2023 at Saveetha Dental College and Hospitals in Chennai, India. All of the patients in the study had T2DM with oral manifestations. This study enrolled 105 participants, of whom 63 were female and 42 were male. A standard pro forma was given to all the participants, and the findings were recorded. The pro forma comprises different oral manifestations, blood glucose levels, the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index, and Russell's periodontal index. The results were then statistically analyzed. Results This study of 105 individuals with T2DM (60% females and 40% males) revealed significant oral health challenges: 33% had periodontitis, 20% had gingivitis, 5% had lichenoid reactions, 23% had xerostomia, 11% had halitosis, and 8% had candidiasis, illustrating diabetes' impact on dental health. Following appropriate, tailor-made treatment for individual patients, such as scaling, root planning, oral hygiene education, pharmacotherapy, and post-intervention, the prevalence of complications notably decreased by 61%. A total of 7% of patients had gingivitis, 11% had periodontitis, 12% had xerostomia, 4% had halitosis, 2% had candidiasis, and 1% had lichenoid reactions, respectively. This highlights the importance of regular oral care positively impacting diabetes patients, with 61% experiencing improved oral health and 39% experiencing no improvement. Conclusion This study provides compelling evidence for the effectiveness of oral health education and interventions in improving oral health outcomes in T2DM patients. This approach offers a promising strategy for managing the oral health complications associated with diabetes and improving this population's overall health and well-being.

Effectiveness of oral health education on oral hygiene status among adult male inmates in central jail, Kolkata – an interventional study

Purpose Oral health is an integral part of general health. Different population groups have been assessed for oral health status in India, but still, many have been neglected; one such group is the prisoners. The prison population is a unique and challenging one with many health problems, including poor oral health, which may be due to lack of knowledge about good oral health practices. This study aims to assess effectiveness of oral health education on oral health knowledge, attitude and practices and oral hygiene status among the male prison inmates of central jail in Kolkata, India. Design/methodology/approach An interventional study was done among 240 male convicts. The data was elicited using a structured proforma; oral health status was assessed by recording OHI-S index, and the severity of gingivitis was assessed by recording the gingival index. Oral health education was delivered by using audio-visual aid. Oral health knowledge, attitude, practices and oral hygiene and gingival status were reassessed among the inmates before and after dental education at the end of three and six months. Findings A significant change in oral health knowledge, attitude and practices was seen, which in turn resulted in an appreciable decrease in the mean gingival index score (1.73 ± 0.382 to 1.20 ± 0.321) and OHI-S (3.31 ± 0.815 to 2.57 ± 0.551) in all the inmates after oral health education program over the period of time. Originality/value The oral health education with reinforcement proved to be an effective tool to instil good oral hygiene practices in the inmates.

Fostering Oral Health Education as a Social Investment in Schools

Particularly in the early years of life, oral health education is crucial in determining an individual's general well-being. The need of including comprehensive oral health instruction in the school curriculum is examined in this essay as a wise social investment. The study explores the many advantages of this kind of program, highlighting how it might improve students' oral health conditions as well as their general health results. The abstract demonstrates the beneficial effects of oral health education on preventing dental problems, enhancing general health literacy, and lowering healthcare inequities by reviewing the body of research and successful case studies. Additionally, it talks on the financial benefits of funding preventive dental health initiatives, highlighting the possible long-term cost savings for patients as well as healthcare systems. The essay also discusses the societal ramifications, highlighting the ways that encouraging oral health education in schools can help to end the cycle of disparities in oral health, advance equity, and improve the standard of living. This article concludes by arguing in favor of oral health education be given priority in schools and presenting it as an important social investment that will pay off handsomely inthe long run for the health of communities and people.

Effectiveness of oral health education in enhancing oral care knowledge,attitudesand behaviors for family caregivers of persons with dementia

AbstractBackgroundDue to the loss of cognitive function and memory, persons with dementia gradually lose their self‐care and social skills, and the weakening of their oral care ability can easily lead to periodontal disease, dry mouth, and root caries. Studies have shown that oral health maintenance can help prevent dementia and delay functional deterioration. Therefore, it is important to provide oral hygiene guidance to family caregivers to improve the quality of oral health care for persons with dementia.Oral care questionnaires and oral health assessment scales were used to assess the knowledge, attitude and behavior of family caregivers towards oral care for the person with dementia. Based on the assessment results, an oral health education program was designed, including: 1. immediate oral care health education at the outpatient clinic; 2. mailing of dementia oral care health education leaflets; and 3. individual health education and discussion by telephone one week after mailing. A post‐test was conducted one week after the intervention to evaluate the effectiveness of the program.ResultsFamily caregivers' oral care knowledge correctness increased from 49% to 88.9%, attitude correctness increased from 29% to 71.45%, and behavior correctness increased from 84% to 100%.ConclusionThe results showed that a multicomponent oral health education program could improve the oral care knowledge, attitude, and behavior for family caregivers of persons with dementia. In particular, the use of telephone health education and assessment during the COVID‐19 epidemic may provide a reference.

The Effectiveness of Oral Health Education Among Non-dental Healthcare Professionals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia: A Quasi-experimental Study.

The purpose of the study was to evaluate the level of oral health knowledge and practices among non-dental health professionals and to evaluate the effectiveness of oral health education provided to them. A convenience sample was recruited from non-dental healthcare professionals in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. A self-administered questionnaire was distributed to participants to evaluate their oral health knowledge and behavior. Then, oral health educational material (a video) that was specifically developed for the study was sent to all participants to educate them about some oral health information related to adult oral health, oral signs of some systemic diseases, and the oral side effects of some medications. Two weeks later, the same questionnaire was sent to these participants to assess the effectiveness of the oral health education provided to them. The pre-intervention questionnaire results revealed a lack of oral health knowledge and inadequate oral health practices among the participants. After the intervention, the level of knowledge improved significantly from 6.4±2.2 to 10.4±3.8 out of 16 (p <0.001). The oral health education intervention used in the current study was effective in improving oral health knowledge among non-dental healthcare professionals.

Effectiveness of Oral Health Education Using Child Model Video vs Conventional Education by Dentist among Orphanage Children of Puducherry, India: A Prospective Interventional Study

Introduction: Orphan children are usually abandoned by their parents and these children are more vulnerable to oral health problems due to lack of knowledge and psychological support. These children do not receive adequate preventive health care and often suffer from oral health diseases. Oral Health Education (OHE) is the paramount of health promotion and prevention of oral health disease and also it throws some light on unattended oral health problems. Aim: To assess the knowledge, attitude and oral hygiene practices among 10 to 15 year-old orphanage children and to compare the effectiveness of OHE using video (child model) vs conventional method (Dentist) on knowledge, attitude and oral hygiene practices. Materials and Methods: This prospective interventional study was conducted among 120 orphanage children of 10-15 years in Puducherry, India. OHE using dentist and child model OHE video intervention was given to group I and group II, respectively. Knowledge, attitude and practice scores of both the groups was assessed at pre-test, post-test and 15 days follow-up using a prevalidated questionnaire. The data thus collected were statistically evaluated using repeated measures of Analysis of Variance (ANOVA), independent t-test, percentage. Results: When compared with baseline, a significant increase in knowledge, attitude and practice scores were seen in posttest and follow-up of child model video group when compared to conventional dentist led OHE group (p≤0.001). The results of this study indicate that knowledge, attitude and practice regarding oral health were improved in OHE using child model video group. Conclusion: From the results of this study it was found that incorporation of video in imparting OHE using child model can be an effective tool in improving oral health knowledge and it is evident that these children will be more confident, comfortable receiving instructions from children of their age group.

Effectiveness of Oral Health Education in Improving Oral Health Related Knowledge in Pregnant Mothers Attending the Ante-natal Clinic at the Divisional Hospital, Kotaligoda

Objective of this study were to assess effectiveness of oral health education in improving oral health related knowledge in pregnant mothers attending ante-natal clinic. A questionnaire was used to assess oral health related knowledge before and following education programs. Post education answers were compared with previous ones. Minitab 18 was utilized for statistical analysis. Following education, knowledge on treatment options for teeth with infected pulp other than extraction, features of gingival diseases, association of diabetes mellitus and periodontal diseases and the change of oral health with ageing process was increased. More participants identified that oral hygiene maintenance is necessary for optimum periodontal health. The results indicated that mean post knowledge was significantly higher than mean pre knowledge (p&lt; 0.001). There was a statistically significant association between pre knowledge and monthly income. Education programs significantly improve the knowledge on oral health of the pregnant mothers. However, the increase of knowledge does not vary according to the age, monthly income and education level of them. It is recommended that pregnant mothers should be educated regularly on oral health and oral health practices as the knowledge will be beneficial for long term oral health behavior. Keywords: Pregnant mother, Effectiveness, Oral health education

Clinical investigation of the effects of oral health education in children with Down Syndrome

Objective: The objective of this study is to evaluate the effects of oral health education, which includes parents on children with Down Syndrome (DS). Material and Methods: The present study included 35 children with DS. Oral hygiene education was given through a program that included parents. The oral hygiene and periodontal health status of all the children were clinically assessed using clinical index measurements such as Bleeding on Probing (BOP), Gingival Index (GI) and Plaque Index (PI) at the baseline, 1st month, 3rd month and 6th month after oral health education programme. Statistical analyses were performed. Results: All the mean PI, GI and BP measurements showed a statistically significant decrease according to the baseline mean values (p&lt;0.05). Moreover, oral hygiene education, in which parents are involved, the fact that the clinical measurements on the posterior teeth are higher than on the anterior teeth. Results clearly indicate the difficulty of brushing on the posterior teeth in children with special needs. Conclusion: Oral health education has been determined to be rather effective on all clinical measurements. Scientific studies and educational programs in which sufficient information is provided to parents about oral health should be encouraged.

An assessment of the effectiveness of oral health education on oral health-related knowledge and attitudes of caregivers of children with hearing impairment.

To assess the effectiveness of oral health education on oral health-related knowledge and attitudes of caregivers of children with hearing impairment and its impact on the oral health status of their children. Study design: Non randomised pre- and post-comparison study. Fifty-six pairs of caregiver-child with sensory impairment were chosen and divided into study and control groups. Health education was provided to the caregivers of the study group for 1, 3, 6 and 12-month period and periodic assessment of their knowledge, attitudes and practices (KAP) was performed. The caregivers of the control group did not receive any oral health education during the study period. The oral health status of these children was evaluated using the WHO assessment form (2013) and modified OHI-S (oral hygiene index- simplified) at baseline, 6 month and 12-month period. The effectiveness of KAP of caregivers and the oral health status of their children was correlated at the end of the study. The mean KAP scores between caregivers' of study and control group at different time intervals was compared using repeated measures of ANOVA test. Chi square test was used to compare the presence of bleeding gums and Mann Whitney U Test was used to compare the mean DMFT, deft and OHIs scores at different time intervals between study and control groups. Pearson correlation test was used to assess the relationship between KAP scores and clinical parameters at different time intervals in study and control group of both the populations. The oral health education given to the caregivers has shown a positive impact on the oral health status of their children. Periodic reinforcement of the oral health-related measures among caregivers of children with hearing impairment is recommended.

Effect of oral health education on the parents knowledge, attitudes, and practice regarding dietary habits in 4- to 6-year-old children and its relation to dental caries incidence: A prospective study

Aim: Four- to six-year-old children were examined to evaluate dental caries incidence in relation to knowledge, attitude, and practice (KAP) toward oral health and dietary practices among their parents, and improvements achieved through targeted oral health educational interventions. Materials and Methods: This was a longitudinal study over 1 year, with interventions at baseline and 6 months followed by evaluation at 1 year on children of two schools located at Bengaluru. The calculation of sample size was based on percentage of knowledge according to a pilot study = 66.87%, precision (%) = 5, desired confidence level (%) = 95, and sample size (n) = 340 samples were included. A 25-item KAP questionnaire on diet and dental caries was administered to parents along with an audio-visual intervention at baseline and oral health education booklet at 6 months. The children were examined at baseline and divided into two groups: Group A (caries free) and Group B (caries active). They were examined again at 1 year to evaluate impact of interventions on KAP of their parents, data recorded on modified World Health Organization (WHO) form, statistical analysis was done. Results: Group A showed higher mean scores for KAP with P value of (P < 0.001) being statistically significant. Z-test for proportions to evaluate deterioration in attitudes and practices among parents showed difference in proportion of samples with worsening in Groups A and B not statistically significant (P > 0.05, respectively). Conclusion: Diet is an important determinant in incidence of caries in the community, KAP toward dietary practices of caregivers of children impacts caries incidence.

Effect of Oral Health Education Using a Mobile App (OHEMA) on the Oral Health and Swallowing-Related Quality of Life in Community-Based Integrated Care of the Elderly: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

This study investigated the effect of oral health education using a mobile app (OHEMA) on the oral health and swallowing-related quality of life (SWAL-QoL) of the elderly population in a community-based integrated care project (CICP). Forty elderly individuals in the CICP were randomized into intervention and control groups. OHEMA provided information on customized oral health care management, oral exercises, and intraoral and extraoral massage methods for 50 min/session, once a week, for 6 weeks. Pre- and post-intervention surveys assessed the unstimulated salivary flow rate, subjective oral dryness, tongue pressure, and SWAL-QoL, which were analyzed using ANCOVA and repeated measures ANOVA. In the intervention group, tongue pressure increased significantly from pre- (17.75) to post-intervention (27.24) (p < 0.001), and subjective oral dryness decreased from pre- (30.75) to post-intervention (18.50). The unstimulated salivary flow rate had a higher mean score in the intervention group (7.19) than in the control group (5.04) (p < 0.001). The SWAL-QoL significantly improved from pre- (152.10) to post-intervention (171.50) in the intervention group (p < 0.001) but did not change significantly in the control group (p > 0.05). OHEMA appears to be a useful tool for oral health education for the elderly as it improved the SWAL-QoL, with increased tongue pressure and reduced oral dryness.

The effects of oral health education regarding periodontal health on non-dental undergraduates in southwestern China\u2014exploring the feasibility of an e-learning course for oral health promotion

BackgroundThe high prevalence of periodontal diseases is an important oral health problem worldwide. It is necessary to increase public knowledge on and influence attitudes towards periodontal diseases in order to prevent them. However, the effect of oral health education (OHE) as a primary preventive method in China is unsatisfactory. The aim of this study is to investigate the feasibility of extending an e-learning course regarding periodontal health by comparing the effects of oral health education regarding periodontal health (OHE-PH) on dental and non-dental students and the effects between a traditional course and an e-learning course among non-dental students at Sichuan University.MethodsA quasi-experimental study with a pre-test and a post-test was performed. A total of 217 dental students and 134 non-dental students attended a traditional course; 69 non-dental students attended an e-learning course. Before- and after-course questionnaires about periodontal health knowledge, attitudes and behaviours were administered.ResultsAfter the traditional/e-learning course, the knowledge of both dental and non-dental students about periodontal diseases and self-reported behaviours for gingival bleeding and oral care improved. The non-dental students reached or surpassed the level of dental students before the course. The non-dental students taking the e-learning course performed better in some areas than those taking the traditional course.ConclusionsOHE-PH was effective for dental and non-dental students. The e-learning course on OHE-PH was sufficient for improving knowledge and self-reported behaviours among non-dental undergraduates and was even better than the traditional course in some areas. The e-learning course may be an effective method for periodontal health education and oral health promotion among undergraduates.

Effectiveness of oral health educational interventions on oral health of visually impaired school children: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

To evaluate the effect of newer and traditional oral health education (OHE) methods in improving oral health knowledge, oral hygiene status and practices, plaque, gingival, and dental caries status of visually impaired children. Comprehensive literature search was performed by using PubMed/MEDLINE, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, Web of Science, Google scholar, and Open Gray from 2010 to 2020 for studies in English language. Two reviewers critically assessed the studies for eligibility criteria, and data extraction was performed. Quality assessment of selected studies was executed according to the study designs. A meta-analysis was carried out using Review Manager 5.3 software. Twenty-four articles were included for qualitative synthesis and out that 11 in meta-analysis. Cumulative standardized mean difference for plaque (Silness and Loe, 1964) and gingival index (Loe and Silness, 1963) was -0.45 (-0.88, -0.02, p = 0.04) and -0.54 (-1.10, 0.03, p = 0.06), respectively favoring newer OHE group as compared to traditional OHE group. Comparison of different newer OHE methods had similar effects on the oral health of visually impaired children. The study period of included studies was short-term, so long-term effectiveness could not be assessed, however newer OHE methods were effective in improving plaque and gingival scores over a short period.

Effectiveness of oral health education on 8- to 10-year-old school children in rural areas of the Magway Region, Myanmar

BackgroundOral diseases are common and widespread around the world. The most common oral diseases are preventable, and early onset is reversible. Myanmar faces many challenges in rendering oral health services, because approximately 70% of the total population resides in rural areas. These relate to the availability and accessibility of oral health services. Therefore, oral health education is one key element to prevent oral diseases and to promote oral health.MethodsA quasi-experimental study was carried out at Basic Education Middle Schools in rural areas of Magway Township to study the effectiveness of oral health education on the knowledge and behavior of 8- to 10-year-old school children. A total of 220 school children, 110 from intervention schools and 110 from control schools, participated in this study from 2015 to 2017. Data were collected before and after intervention in the two groups by using a self-administered questionnaire. Tooth brushing method data were collected by direct observation with a checklist. Oral health education was provided at eight weekly intervals for 1 year. At one and a half years, third-time data collection was done on the intervention group to assess retention. Chi-square test, two samples t-test and one-way repeated measure ANOVA were used for data analysis. The study was approved by the Institutional Review Board of the University of Public Health in Yangon, Myanmar.ResultsThere were significant differences between the two groups in four out of five knowledge questions (p < 0.05) and all behavior questions (p < 0.001) after intervention. A positive effect of oral health education for a period of 45 min at eight weekly intervals for 1 year was found in the intervention group. The intervention had a significant effect on the sustainability of the correct knowledge and behavior of the intervention group although the education session was stopped for 6 months (p < 0.001). Their mean knowledge and behavioral scores at three different points in time were (2.45 ± 1.12 and1.56 ± 0.90) at baseline, (3.79 ± 1.12 and 3.60 ± 1.21) at 1 year after education and (4.07 ± 0.98 and 3.24 ± 1.31) at 6 months after cessation of education, respectively.ConclusionsRepeated oral health education was effective in promoting and sustaining oral health knowledge and behavior.

Effectiveness of Oral Health Education on Oral Hygiene Knowledge, Practices of Lower Secondary School Children in Kathmandu District

Background: An important goal of health system is health promotion and disease prevention. In order to enable people to develop personal skills in managing their own oral health, there is a recognized need to deliver oral health information to people during clinical encounters. To ensure positive, long term dental health and hygiene, good oral hygiene practices are necessary from young age. The present study was conducted to assess the effectiveness of oral health education on oral hygiene knowledge, practices of lower secondary school children in Kathmandu district.&#x0D; Methods: A quasi -experimental study was conducted among lower secondary school children of Kathmandu district. Altogether 400 students participated in the study. Structured questionnaire was used for data collection purpose which contained 15 knowledge questions and 10 practice questions. The data was analysed by using SPSS version 20 software. Multiple linear regression analysis was used at ≤0.05 level of significance.&#x0D; Results: Altogether 400 students participated in all three visits of the study. The participants were divided into two experimental groups i.e. audio-visual and chart and model groups. The knowledge level increased in both the experimental groups after subsequent health education. Audio-visual method was found to be more effective in improving knowledge (p≤0.001) and practice.&#x0D; Conclusions: The oral health education was found to be effective in increasing oral health related knowledge and practices of students.

Oral health education and promotion in special needs children: Systematic review and meta-analysis.

To review the effectiveness of oral health education and oral health promotion interventions for children and adolescents with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), in ensuring optimal gingival health, caries experience and oral health-related quality of life, compared to no interventions or alternative interventions. A systematic review was conducted to identify published studies from four databases (Medline, PsycINFO, CINAHL and ERIC). Randomised or quasi-randomised controlled trials were included. Two independent reviewers performed risk of bias and qualitative analysis. Meta-analysis was performed as appropriate. Eight treatment comparisons were identified. There was low certainty evidence that fluoride interventions provided long-term reductions in caries in those with IDD; and there was some evidence that chlorhexidine albeit with low certainty provided short-term and long-term reductions in plaque and gingivitis. There was moderate certainty evidence for short-term reductions in dental plaque from the use of modified toothbrushes, but not compelling evidence for powered toothbrushes. Most studies provided a low quality of evidence, and so any adaptations made to oral health practices of individuals with IDD need to consider their individual needs. PROSPERO registration: CRD42019145784.

The effectiveness of oral health education and toothbrush training in decreasing plaque index score among Elementary Students in Jakarta

Objective: to know the effectiveness of dental health education on decreasing plaque index score and increasing salivary pH among elementary school children in SD 01 Pagi Kampung Rawa, Central Jakarta. Material and Methods: quasi experimental study with pre and post-test design among 93 students which divided into four groups, group 1: control group, group 2: education group without tooth brushing training, group 3: education with 1 times tooth brushing training and group 4: education + 4 times tooth brushing training. The plaque index assessed by the Personal Hygiene Performance Index (PHP) method. Data analysis performed with Kruskall Wallis, Mann-Whitney, and Wilcoxon using SPSS 23. Results: At baseline there were no significant difference on plaque score among four groups (p&gt;0.05). There was significant decreasing in plaque score after intervention in group 2, 3 and 4 (p&lt; 0.005), but not in group control. When analyzing plaque score after intervention among four groups, there was no significant difference on plaque score between group 1 (control) and group 2. There was significant difference on plaque score between group 1 and group 3 or 4. There were significant difference on plaque score between group 2 and group 3 or 4. There was no significant difference on plaque score between group 3 and group 4. Conclusion: Dental health education with tooth brushing training is an effective way to reduce the plaque index score.

The effect of a behavioural management tool in adults with mild to moderate periodontitis. A single-blind, randomized controlled trial.

To compare a behavioural management program (test) to a standard communication approach (control) to reduce plaque, improve clinical outcomes and patient's compliance with oral self-care. Since psychological factors affect oral health-related behaviours, approaches directed at changing behaviours and improving compliance might improve the effect of oral health education. This was a randomized, single-blind, parallel-design trial involving 71 patients with mild to moderate periodontitis. During a run-in period, all participants began using a power toothbrush. Two sessions of non-surgical periodontal therapy were performed post-baseline, along with one of the two oral healthcare communication approaches. Plaque and bleeding scores, probing pocket depth (PPD) and clinical attachment level (CAL) were recorded at the screening visit, baseline visit and at 8 and 14weeks post-baseline. Patients were asked to fill in oral self-care diaries. Experience questionnaires were administered to both clinicians and patients to assess subjective experience of the clinician-patient interactions during the visits. In both groups, a significant reduction in plaque and bleeding scores was observed from baseline to 8weeks after baseline, which then remained stable at week 14, but no differences between the groups were noted. An improvement in CAL and PPD was recorded at week 8 post-baseline in the test compared to the control group. No inter-group differences in the clinician's and subject's experience questionnaires were observed. Both approaches significantly promoted periodontal health. However, changing lifestyle requires repeated communication/engagement over time and a behavioural management program based upon two visits did not provide additional benefit compared to a standard approach.

Effectiveness of Oral Health Education on knowledge and practice among 15 year old children of Government High Schools in Lucknow city (Uttar Pradesh).

Background: Oral health education, as a part of oral health promotion, has been considered as essential and basic part of dental health services.School provides a perfect setting for health education programmes aiming to control the growing burden of oral diseases and to promote oral health. Aim: To determine the impact of oral health education on oral health knowledge and practice among 15 year old school going children of government high schools in Lucknow city. Design: The schools were selected by simple random sampling method following the lottery method of selection. These classes have children of 15 years of age. Each class has two to three sections, and these sections were chosen for the purpose of data collection. Children were selected by simple random sampling technique. Results: The oral health knowledge and awareness of all children improved significantly after the education. Statistically significant increase in the proportion of correct responses was noted following the programme especially in relation to Q2, Q6, Q7, Q9 and Q10. Conclusion: The information, which children receive and the awareness that is created during the programme in school, contributes to the first tentative steps to forming their attitudes and beliefs, which may later lead to healthier choices.&#x0D; &#x0D;

Effect of oral health education for students in departments related to early childhood education in some areas

Objectives: The purpose of this study is to evaluate the effects of oral health education for students in departments related to early childhood education. Methods: This study was conducted in September 2018 with 40 students enrolled in the Department of Infants and Toddlers at Masan University. After explaining the purpose of the study, the students who consented were surveyed through a self-written questionnaire before and after oral health education. Statistical analysis of collected data was done using SPSS 20.0 program. The general characteristics of the subjects were analyzed by technical statistics. The changes before and after oral health education were analyzed by paired t-test. The help of oral health education according to oral health education was analyzed by chi-square test. The significance level for significance determination was 0.05. Results: It was found that there were 15% of oral health education experiences related to infants, 85.0% of non-existent oral health education experiences, and 47.5% of non-oral health education experiences related to general education. After oral health education, the importance of oral health among the changes in oral health awareness showed the highest increase rate(p<0.05). Among oral health knowledge, tooth-related knowledge showed the highest increase rate(p<0.05). The correct answer rate of behavioral knowledge required for oral health care and instruction in infants showed the highest increase rate from 67.4% before training to 93.0% after training during the brushing period(p<0.05). After oral health education for infants, the brushing time of infants was the highest with 30.3%(p<0.05). Expectations for the right brushing method were highest. After oral health education, the most increased level of help was fluoride coating and sealant(p<0.05). Conclusions: For proper oral health management of preschool children, systematic oral health education should be provided to early childhood education and students.