Impact of oral health education on plaque scores with and without periodic reinforcement among 12-year-old school children

Reddy, Madupu Padma; Lakshmi, S Venkata; Kulkarni, Suhas; Doshi, Dolar; Reddy, B Srikanth; Shaheen, S Sabiha

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“…There was significant reduction in mean plaque index scores (57.67%) in experimental group whereas only 4.56% reduction in control group. These findings were found to be in accordance with the studies done by Shahapur et al [ 26 ], Lakshmi et al [ 33 ], Worthington et al [ 34 ], Gauba et al [ 35 ], Redmond et al [ 36 ], Sharma et al [ 37 ] and Ajithkrishnan et al [ 38 ] where significant reduction in mean plaque levels was reported after intervention. In contrast to this study Frencken et al [ 39 ] and Palenstein et al [ 40 ] found no significant reduction in plaque scores after intervention.…”

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Effectiveness of oral health education intervention among 12–15-year-old school children in Dharan, Nepal: a randomized controlled trial

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Background School-aged adolescents are in particular need of preventive program to ensure positive long-term oral health and hygiene. The objective of this study was to assess the effectiveness of an oral health education (OHE) intervention on oral hygiene knowledge, attitude and practices (KAP), plaque control and gingival health among 12–15 years old school children in Dharan sub-metropolitan city, Nepal. Methods A randomized controlled trial was conducted with parallel study groups, comprising 12–15-year-old school children, 120 in each group. OHE was given to the experimental group at baseline, third and sixth months and to the control group after completion of the study. Interview of the participants were done using a 23-item questionnaire for assessment of oral hygiene KAP. For each question, correct answer was scored as 1 and wrong answer was scored zero. An overall composite score was then created, by adding the individual scores. Oral examination was done using mouth mirror and WHO probe to record Turesky–Gilmore–Glickman modification of the Quigley-Hein plaque index, Gingival index and Dentition status and treatment needs. Analysis was done using chi-square test for categorical data and independent t test, Mann–Whitney U test, repeated measures ANOVA and post hoc Tukey’s test for quantitative data. The level of significance was set at P < 0.05. Results There was 54.58% improvement in overall oral hygiene KAP in experimental group (P = 0.001) whereas no improvement was seen in control group at the end of the study. The mean plaque score was improved by 57.67% (P = 0.001) in experimental group in comparison to 4.56% in control group. Gingival index was improved by 49.90% (P = 0.001) in experimental group in comparison to 0.7% in control group. Caries experience was increased in both groups but no significant difference was seen. Conclusions The study concluded that oral health education was effective in improving oral hygiene KAP, plaque control and gingival health. Trial registration The trial was retrospectively registered with Clinical Trial Registry India (CTRI) with identifier no. CTRI/2018/05/013985, registered on 05/21/2018. (http://www.ctri.nic.in/Clinicaltrials/pdf_generate.php?trialid=23651&EncHid=&modid=&compid=%27,%2723651det%27). Institutional Review Committee, B. P. Koirala Institute of Health Sciences (BPKIHS), Dharan, Nepal provided the ethical approval (Ref. No.: 292/074/075-IRC).

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Effectiveness of oral health education intervention among 12–15-year-old school children in Dharan, Nepal: a randomized controlled trial

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“…To achieve this assignment, teachers must possess sound information with respect to general and oral health. While teachers are critical to the execution of school oral health training, they don't have satisfactory information and abilities to empower them to convey the projects effectively (Lakshmi et al, 2016;Shenoy and Sequeira, 2010).…”

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Awareness on oral hygiene practices among rural primary school teachers

Masilamani

Ganapathy

2020

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Oral disease can be viewed as a general medical issue because of its high pervasiveness and huge social effect. Interminable oral ailment ordinarily prompts tooth loss and has a physical, psychological and monetary impact. This survey was done to assess the awareness on oral hygiene practices among rural primary school teachers. A closed-ended questionnaire, consisting of 10 components, was distributed among rural primary school teachers in the Madurai district of Tamil Nadu, India (n=127). The questionnaire elicited knowledge and practices of oral hygiene, their brushing habits, use of toothpaste, powder, use of mouth rinses, the practice of night brushing and tongue cleaning. The responses were collected and analysed. 100% of the respondents practice regular tooth brushing.42% of them brushed both during the morning and night and 58% brushed in the morning,96% used toothpaste and 4% used tooth powder.34% used mouth rinses.16% used tongue cleaners. The findings of the study indicated that the awareness and knowledge of oral hygiene among primary school teachers in the rural district of Salem was good. Teachers, nevertheless, need educational programs, workshops and symposiums on oral health issues to further empower them to educate the students.

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Impact of the Brush Day & Night Programme on Well-Being, Plaque, and Dental Caries in Children

Melo

Fine

Malone

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International Dental Journal

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Impact of oral health education on plaque scores with and without periodic reinforcement among 12-year-old school children

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Effectiveness of oral health education intervention among 12–15-year-old school children in Dharan, Nepal: a randomized controlled trial

Effectiveness of oral health education intervention among 12–15-year-old school children in Dharan, Nepal: a randomized controlled trial

Awareness on oral hygiene practices among rural primary school teachers

Impact of the Brush Day & Night Programme on Well-Being, Plaque, and Dental Caries in Children

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