Trial reportBMC public health2024
Effectiveness of theory-based educational interventions of promoting oral health among elementary school students.
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- Dental Biofilm-Induced Gingivitis in Children and Adolescents Without Known Systemic Involvement: A Systematic Review.Journal of clinical periodontology · 2026Pooled it
- The Application of Gamification in Children's Oral Health Management: Systematic Review.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Pooled it
- Health promotion theory-based educational interventions for improving oral health in children and adolescents: a systematic review and meta-analysis.BMC oral health · 2025Pooled it
- Empowered Smiles Through Education and Motivation (e-SEM): A Theory-Driven Digital Oral Health Behaviour Intervention.International dental journal · 2026Article
- Standard and microbiology-focused oral hygiene instructions improve oral health knowledge and beliefs of young adults when provided in group settings.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Feasibility assessment of integrated oral health care pathways designed for pediatric and adult patients referred to School of Dentistry.BMC oral health · 2026Article
- Behavioral change and oral health literacy among elementary students after a school-based oral health education program.Journal of education and health promotion · 2026Article
- Enhancing Oral Health Knowledge Among Elementary School Teachers: Outcomes of A Quasi-Experimental Educational Intervention.The Journal of school health · 2025Article
- Effectiveness of an Interactive School-Based Oral Health Educational Program on Periodontal Status Among Palestinian Adolescents: An Intervention Study.Children (Basel, Switzerland) · 2025Article
- The Prevalence of Dental Caries Among Children Aged 6-11: A Cross-Sectional Study from Mureș County, Romania.Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania) · 2025Article
- Exploring parental opinions on oral hygiene behavior and knowledge of their young children in Lithuania: a cross-sectional survey study.Frontiers in oral health · 2025Article
- Factors influencing engagement in oral cancer prevention activities among dental students and professionals in Saudi Arabia.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Assessing the impact of oral health disease on quality of life in Ecuador: a mixed-methods study.Frontiers in oral health · 2024Article
- Impact of a Novel Oral Health Tracker cum Motivator Versus Conventional Education on Oral Health Behavior Among 10- to 15-Year-Old School Children in Lucknow: A Single-Blinded, Parallel Design-A Randomized Controlled Trial.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryArticle
- The Effectiveness of Peer Interaction-based Edutainment in Oral Health Promotion among Elementary School Students: A Systematic Review.Journal of International Society of Preventive & Community DentistryReview
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Abstract
backgroundThe aim of the present study was to determine the effect of oral health education programs on the oral health of primary school students.
methodsIn this randomized controlled trial study, 190 elementary fifth-grade female students were chosen using the multistage cluster sampling method. In this study, the Plaque Index (PI), Simplified Oral Hygiene Index (OHI-S), Community Periodontal Index (CPI), tooth brushing using fluoride toothpaste, dental flossing frequency and factors affecting them were determined according to social cognitive theory (SCT). Interventions were implemented using the play method and with the help of three pamphlets, five posters, a celebration of oral health, and the creation of a Telegram group. Data were analyzed using descriptive statistics indexes, t tests, paired sample t tests, chi-square tests, and Pearson correlation tests.
resultsThe results showed that 3 months after the intervention, compared to before the intervention, the percentage of participants in the intervention group who brushed their teeth twice or more per day increased by 48.5%, and the percentage of participants who used dental floss at least once per day increased by 64.2%. The rate of gum bleeding decreased by 6.3%. The good OHI-S rate increased by 44.4%. Dental plaque decreased by 38.1%.
conclusionThe results demonstrated that a gamification design can be effective and useful in promoting the oral health of students.
trial registrationregistration timing: retrospective, registration date: 18/10/2022, registration number: IRCT20141128020129N2.
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