ArticleJournal of family medicine and primary care2020
Knowledge and attitude of male schoolteachers towards primary dental care.
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- Effectiveness of web-based application for dental health promotion among elementary school teachers: A randomized controlled trial.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- Periodontal Health Knowledge of Schoolteachers: A Cross-Sectional Study.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2025Article
- Investigation of oral health knowledge and attitudes towards oral health education among elementary school teachers in Zunyi.Hua xi kou qiang yi xue za zhi = Huaxi kouqiang yixue zazhi = West China journal of stomatology · 2023Article
- Self-Reported Basic Oral Health Knowledge of Primary School Students and Teachers in Rural Areas of Saudi Arabia.Clinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry · 2021Article
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Abstract
introductionChildren are the most important natural resources. School is a location which helps to promote the health of staff, families, and community members along with the students. Teachers are the most resourceful manpower available to deliver any healthcare at school setup. AIMS AND
objectivesTo assess the knowledge and attitude towards primary dental care among male schoolteachers at Al-Kharj Saudi Arabia. METHODOLOGY: A descriptive cross-sectional questionnaire survey was carried out involving male teachers working in primary schools at Al-Kharj KSA. A total of 350 teachers were included in this study. The data were collected using a self-administered questionnaire survey consisting of 17 questions related to knowledge and attitude towards dental care and oral hygiene practices.
resultsThe overall knowledge was fair among the schoolteachers (65.4%). Al-Kharj male schoolteachers were having a positive attitude. Teaching experience and knowledge showed a statistically significant relation (
conclusionAlthough primary schoolteachers had a fair knowledge and good attitudes towards dental care, there is a need to conduct training programs about oral health education in schools and check how teachers educate their children to maintain dental care.
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