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Evaluation of a practice based preventive programme for adolescents

A S Blinkhorn, M C Downer, I C Mackie

    Community Dentistry and Oral Epidemiology
    |December 1, 1981
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    A preventive dental program combining education and daily fluoride tablets did not significantly improve oral health in adolescents. Despite increased knowledge, behavioral changes and better dental outcomes were not observed in the test group compared to the control group.

    Area of Science:

    • Public Health
    • Pediatric Dentistry
    • Preventive Dentistry

    Background:

    • Socially deprived urban areas often face challenges in accessing consistent dental care.
    • Preventive dental programs aim to improve oral hygiene and reduce caries in young populations.
    • Fluoride supplementation is a recognized method for caries prevention.

    Purpose of the Study:

    • To evaluate the effectiveness of a practice-based preventive dental program.
    • To assess the impact of chairside education and daily fluoride tablet intake on adolescent oral health.
    • To determine if improved knowledge translates to behavioral change and better dental outcomes.

    Main Methods:

    • An 18-month field study involving 242 adolescents aged 11-13 years.
    • Randomized controlled trial with test (preventive program) and control (routine care) groups.

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  • Preventive program included dietary advice, oral hygiene instruction, and 1 mg daily fluoride tablets.

    • Main Results:

    • Adolescents in the test group showed improved knowledge of dental self-care.
    • No significant differences in dental health were detected between the test and control groups at study conclusion.
    • Knowledge improvement did not lead to a measurable change in behavior or dental outcomes.

    Conclusions:

    • The tested preventive dental program, including fluoride tablets, did not yield significant improvements in adolescent dental health.
    • Enhanced knowledge of oral self-care does not automatically translate into behavioral changes or improved clinical outcomes.
    • Further research may be needed to identify more effective preventive strategies for socially deprived urban populations.