scholarly journals Influences of oral health behaviors according to oral health education experiences in middle school students

2013 ◽  
Vol 13 (4) ◽  
pp. 639-644 ◽  
Author(s):  
Mi-Sook Cho ◽  
Min-Kyung Park ◽  
Kyeung-Ae Jang
Keyword(s):  
Middle School ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Middle School Students ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
School Students ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors

The Effect of Education on Toothbrushing Methods and Perceptions of Toothbrushing among Elementary School Students in Busan

2021 ◽  
Vol 9 (2) ◽  
pp. 75-82
Author(s):  
Soo-Myoung Bae ◽  
◽  
Kyung-Min Kim ◽  
Keyword(s):  
Elementary School ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Elementary School Students ◽  
Dental Health ◽  
Fourth Graders ◽  
Behavioral Changes ◽  
School Students ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors

Objectives: This study examines the effect of education on toothbrushing and oral health on the oral health behaviors and knowledge of fourth graders in Busan. Methods: Data were collected from March to December 2020 via a questionnaire; a total of 57 fourth graders in D-gu, B city participated. Results: Respondents’ knowledge of oral health increased after participation in an oral health education program. Positive changes to participants’ frequency, duration, and method of toothbrushing were observed. Specifically, participants shifted from horizontal or vertical toothbrushing methods to rolling brushing after taking part in the educational program. Conclusions: Dental health education improves elementary school students’ knowledge of oral health and leads to behavioral changes that can improve oral health.

scholarly journals Caries Management by Risk Assessment vs. Traditional Preventive Strategies: Effect on Oral Health Behaviors and Caries Diagnoses

2021 ◽  
Author(s):  
Krista Kriegler ◽  
Christine Blue
Keyword(s):  
Risk Assessment ◽  
Oral Health ◽  
Health Education ◽  
Health Behaviors ◽  
Plaque Index ◽  
Preventive Strategies ◽  
Caries Risk ◽  
Oral Health Education ◽  
Oral Health Behaviors ◽  
Caries Management

The objective of this study was to determine whether a caries management by risk assessment (CAMBRA) tool improves oral self-care behaviors and decreases caries diagnoses as compared to traditional oral health education strategies. Findings show patients with a CAMBRA lowered their caries risk as evidenced by lower plaque index scores.

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