Trial reportJournal of clinical periodontology2022
A person-centred, theory-based, behavioural intervention programme for improved oral hygiene in adolescents: A randomized clinical field study.
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A Randomized Clinical Field Study on Behavioral Interventions to Increase Adolescent's Motivation for Self Performed Periodontal Infection Control
Identification of Adolescent Patients at Risk of Oral Diseases and Targeting of Preventive Treatment, and the Use of Antibacterial Photodynamic Therapy as an Adjunctive Treatment Method
A Person-centered, Theory-based, Intervention to Enhance Adolescents' Motivation for Adequate Oral Hygiene Behavior - Method Development Through the Integration of Digital Technology.
Who cites it
13 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it, 18 citations in OpenAlex.
- Facilitators and Barriers That Influence Oral Health Behaviours Among Adolescents: A Systematic Review.International dental journal · 2026Pooled it
- Effects of periodontal disease prediction system on oral hygiene motivation in patients with periodontitis: a prospective randomized controlled clinical study.Clinical oral investigations · 2025Trial
- Effectiveness of theory-based educational interventions of promoting oral health among elementary school students.BMC public health · 2024Trial
- A person-centred, theory-based, behavioural intervention programme for improved oral hygiene in adolescents: A randomized clinical field study.Journal of clinical periodontology · 2022Trial
- The Toothbrushing Boost Toolbox: competence-building behavioral strategies for oral health.Frontiers in public health · 2026Review
- The Effect of Personalized Oral Health Education on Oral Hygiene Behavior and Periodontal Health: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.International journal of dentistry · 2026Review
- Healthy family traditions and personal health assets - salutogenic resources for oral health among young adults in vulnerable communities in South Africa: a qualitative study.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Improved Plaque-Induced Gingivitis in Students Using Calibrated Interdental Brushes: Results of a 3-Month Multicenter Educational Intervention.Journal of clinical medicine · 2025Article
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- Developing intervention fidelity strategies for a behaviour change intervention delivered in primary care dental practices: the RETURN fidelity strategy.BMC primary care · 2025Article
- Predictors of Oral Health in Young Swedish Adults: A Register-Based Observational Study.International journal of dentistry · 2025Article
- Scoping review of fidelity strategies used in behaviour change trials delivered in primary dental care settings.Trials · 2024Article
- Adolescents' experiences of a theory-based behavioural intervention for improved oral hygiene: A qualitative interview study.International journal of dental hygiene · 2022Article
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7 authors at 3 institutions in 2 countries.
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Abstract
aimTo test the effectiveness of a person-centred and theory-based educational intervention to increase adolescents' adherence to adequate oral hygiene behaviour, that is, self-performed periodontal infection control. MATERIALS AND
methodsData were derived from a prospective, multi-centred, two-arm, quasi-randomized field study in which treatment was performed by dental hygienists (DHs) within the Public Dental Service, Västra Götaland, Sweden. Adolescents with poor oral hygiene conditions were invited to participate. The test intervention was based on cognitive behavioural theory and principles, and the DHs used a collaborative communicative approach, inspired by motivational interviewing. The control intervention consisted of conventional information/instruction. Clinical assessments and oral hygiene behaviours were evaluated at 6 months.
resultsThree-hundred and twelve adolescents were enrolled, of whom 274 followed the treatment to 6-month follow-up. There were significant improvements in gingival bleeding and plaque scores for both treatment groups at 6 months, with significantly greater improvements in the test group. Adolescents in the test group brushed their teeth and used interdental cleaning aids more frequently compared to participants in the control group at 6 months.
conclusionA person-centred and theory-based oral health education programme is more effective than conventional oral health education in improving adolescents' oral hygiene behaviour and periodontal infection control. CLINICALTRIALS: gov (NCT02906098).
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