Effectiveness of school dental health education on the oral health status and knowledge of children: A systematic review
Artigo
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| ID: sea-192255
ABSTRACT
Objective:
To evaluate the effectiveness of school dental health education on the oral health status, oral health-related knowledge, and practice behavior of 6–12-year-old children.Methods:
Hand search and electronic search based on the keywords on school dental health education in seven search engines till 2017 identified 7434 articles. Trials involving school-based dental health education with a minimum follow-up period of 6 months were screened. Risk of bias assessment was done independently by two authors.Results:
Among the 18 articles which fulfilled the eligibility criteria, six were randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and 12 were non-RCTs. Quality assessment showed that 12 trials had a low risk of bias. Oral health-related knowledge improved in children. Oral health-related practice behaviors such as frequency and duration of brushing improved. Use of fluoridated toothpaste was increased. Plaque scores and gingival bleeding scores reduced.Conclusion:
School dental health education had a positive impact on the oral health status, knowledge, and practice behavior of children. There is a definite need for high-quality RCTs analyzing the effectiveness of school dental health education on specific oral health outcomes.
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IMSEAR (Sudeste Asiático)
Tipo de estudo:
Ensaio Clínico Controlado
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Estudo prognóstico
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Revisões Sistemáticas Avaliadas
Ano de publicação:
2019
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