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Turkish journal of Dental Hygiene

2023 Volume 3
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Strategies for Enhancing Oral and Dental Health in Children: A Comprehensive Review


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  1. Department of Dental Medicine, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania.
  2. Department of Medical, Faculty of Medicine and Pharmacy, University of Oradea, 410087 Oradea, Romania.
Abstract

Effective education in dental and oral health plays an important role in screening and primary health services. Therefore, choosing an appropriate approach to impart health skills and knowledge is crucial. Children’s oral health behaviors are particularly important due to their long-term health implications. This study evaluated various oral health promotion interventions targeted at children, analyzing both the methods used and their success rates. The review of existing studies showed that the interventions were structured as educational programs that included examinations, follow-up sessions, and preventive measures. These programs measured variables such as awareness, attitude, beliefs, and performance related to oral care. In addition, the model of health belief components and tooth decay indices showed statistically significant improvements in the test group after the educational interventions. Based on the results of the intervention, teaching parents effective oral health behaviors and offering preventive services in the short term positively influenced children’s oral health. In addition, interventions grounded in behavior change theories and models proved to be effective in enhancing oral health practices. Feedback-oriented training helped to significantly improvements in children’s oral health, self-efficacy, and self-care. It is recommended that this approach be adopted as part of a community-focused strategy to promote better self-care practices and achieve better oral health outcomes.


How to cite this article
Vancouver
Pogan MD, Domocos D, Szilagyi A. Strategies for Enhancing Oral and Dental Health in Children: A Comprehensive Review. Turk J Dent Hyg. 2023;3:29-33. https://doi.org/10.51847/udKFxBHHq5
APA
Pogan, M. D., Domocos, D., & Szilagyi, A. (2023). Strategies for Enhancing Oral and Dental Health in Children: A Comprehensive Review. Turkish journal of Dental Hygiene, 3, 29-33. https://doi.org/10.51847/udKFxBHHq5

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