IMPROVING ORAL HEALTH AMONG SCHOOL CHILDREN: AN INTERVENTIONAL STUDY

Yamini Chaudhary

doi:10.37547/ijmsphr/Volume04Issue07-01

Authors

Yamini Chaudhary

Department of Community Medicine, B J Medical College, Ahmedabad, Gujarat, India

Keywords

Oral health school children intervention

Abstract

This interventional study aims to improve oral health among school children through a comprehensive oral health program. The study focuses on assessing the effectiveness of the intervention in promoting good oral hygiene practices, preventing dental caries, and enhancing overall oral health awareness among the targeted population. The intervention includes educational sessions, regular dental check-ups, and the implementation of oral health promotion strategies. The study collects data on oral health indicators such as dental caries prevalence, oral hygiene practices, and oral health knowledge before and after the intervention. The findings of this study provide valuable insights into the effectiveness of the intervention in improving oral health outcomes among school children.

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