Abstract The teaching of Oral Health Education aims at preventing the dental disease and
promoting dental health at early stages. Schools are powerful places to shape the health …

Background: Children with poor oral health are 12 times more likely to have restricted-
activity days. Dental health education [DHE], with the objective of improving the oral hygiene …

The dental profession has had a long-standing interest in the prevention of dental diseases.
Historically, the dominant preventive approach has been based on a behavioral model (34) …

Background: Investigators have identified an association of socio-demographic and medical
factors with periodontal risk. This study observed status and association of periodontal …

Aims and Objectives: The present study was conducted with the aim of evaluating the
effectiveness of a Primary Preventive Dental Health Education Programme conducted for 6 …

Periodontal diseases, dental caries, malocclusion and oral cancer are among the most
prevalent dental diseases affecting people worldwide as well as in Indian community. There …

We compared the effectiveness of two media (text messages and pamphlets) in imparting
health education to mothers of preschool children. Mothers and their children were …

Background: Impact of two methods of dental health education (DHE) on knowledge and
practices of primary school children in a rural area regarding oral care was planned to be …

Background: Based on the previous national oral health survey in India, some variation was
observed in oral health status and behavior between the urban and rural population. Thus …

This research analyzes the dental hygiene habits of schoolchildren from parents'
perspectives, using the STEPS approach recommended by the World Health Organization …