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Evaluation of an oral health promotion program using different indicators

Daniella Della Valle1, Roberto Braga de Carvalho Vianna, Luís Eduardo Lavigne Paranhos Quintanilha

  • 1School of Dentistry, Federal University of Rio de Janeiro (FO-UFRJ), Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. vallesigmaringa@hotmail.com

The Journal of Clinical Pediatric Dentistry
|November 24, 2004
PubMed

Insights

An Oral Health Promotion Program (OHPP) significantly improved children's oral health. The study demonstrated positive and clear effectiveness using key oral health indicators after implementation.

Area of Science:

  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Public Health Interventions
  • Preventive Oral Medicine

Background:

  • Childhood oral health is a critical public health concern.
  • Effective interventions are needed to improve oral hygiene and prevent dental issues in children.
  • Existing oral health promotion programs require evaluation for efficacy.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To implement an Oral Health Promotion Program (OHPP) for children.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness of the OHPP using specific oral health indicators.
  • To assess changes in oral health status from baseline to 10 months post-program implementation.

Main Methods:

  • A cohort of 325 healthy children aged 6.1 and 11.3 years participated.
  • An Oral Health Promotion Program (OHPP) was implemented.
  • Oral health was assessed using three key indicators at two time points.

Main Results:

  • A statistically significant reduction in negative oral health indicators was observed (p<0.001).
  • The OHPP demonstrated a positive impact on children's oral health.
  • The chosen oral health indicators clearly reflected the program's effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • The implemented Oral Health Promotion Program (OHPP) is effective in improving children's oral health.
  • Targeted oral health promotion strategies yield measurable positive outcomes.
  • Continuous monitoring and evaluation of oral health programs are essential for public health.

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