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Systematic Approach to Identify Novel Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Molecules from Plants' Extracts and Fractions to Prevent Dental Caries

Systematic Approach to Identify Novel Antimicrobial and Antibiofilm Molecules from Plants' Extracts and Fractions to Prevent Dental Caries

Published on: March 31, 2021

Primary school-based behavioural interventions for preventing caries.

Anna M Cooper¹, Lucy A O'Malley, Sarah N Elison

¹Directorate of Psychology and Public Health, School of Health Sciences, University of Salford, Salford, UK. a.m.cooper@salford.ac.uk.

The Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews

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Summary

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School-based interventions show limited evidence for preventing childhood dental caries. While some studies suggest improvements in plaque reduction and oral health knowledge, more high-quality research is needed to confirm effectiveness.

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Published on: December 31, 2017

Area of Science:

Public Health
Pediatric Dentistry
Behavioral Science

Background:

Dental caries is a prevalent, preventable childhood disease.
Oral health relies on brushing with fluoride toothpaste and limiting sugar intake.
Primary schools offer a setting for behavioral interventions to promote healthy habits.

Purpose of the Study:

To evaluate school-based interventions for caries prevention in children aged 4-12.
To assess behavioral changes in toothbrushing and sugar consumption frequency.

Main Methods:

Systematic review of randomized controlled trials in primary schools.
Interventions targeted toothbrushing and cariogenic food/drink consumption.
Data extracted on intervention design, behavior change techniques (BCTs), and outcomes.

Main Results:

Four studies (2302 children) were included; three had a high risk of bias.
Limited evidence for caries reduction; one study showed a potential 0.65 prevented fraction (caution advised).
Significant plaque reduction observed in three studies; positive impact on oral health knowledge noted in one.

Conclusions:

Insufficient evidence exists for the efficacy of primary school-based caries prevention interventions.
Limited evidence supports effectiveness for plaque outcomes and oral health knowledge.
Future research should integrate behavioral theory into intervention design and evaluation.