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  • Pediatric Dentistry
  • Epidemiology

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  • Childhood dental caries is a significant global health issue, particularly in Saudi Arabia.
  • Caries lead to pain, infection, and reduced quality of life for children.
  • Oral health improvement efforts are crucial for Saudi Arabia's population.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To evaluate the effectiveness of a supervised toothbrushing program in kindergartens.
  • To assess the impact of the program on the prevalence and severity of dental caries in young children.
  • To contribute to population oral health improvement strategies in Saudi Arabia.

Main Methods:

  • Cluster randomized controlled trial involving 20 kindergartens in Riyadh over two academic years (2022-2024).
  • Intervention group receives supervised toothbrushing; control group receives standard care (annual oral health awareness).
  • Primary outcome: change in decayed, missing, and filled teeth (d3mft) index; secondary outcome: increase in affected teeth. Subgroup analyses planned.

Main Results:

  • Data collection ongoing until September 2024.
  • Sample size calculation requires 244 evaluable endpoints for 80% power.
  • Questionnaires will gather data on behaviors, quality of life, process monitoring, and cost-effectiveness.

Conclusions:

  • The study will provide evidence on the efficacy of supervised toothbrushing programs for preventing childhood dental caries in Saudi Arabia.
  • Findings will inform public health policies and interventions for improving children's oral health.
  • Results will be disseminated through scientific conferences and publications.