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Peer reviewedMeyers, Rhea; And Others – Journal of School Health, 1979
A school-based fluoride program promises to decrease the amount of dental decay among elementary school children. (JD)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Community Programs, Dental Health, Elementary School Students
Peer reviewedLee, A. John – Journal of School Health, 1980
The effectiveness of a daily toothbrushing program in kindergarten is discussed in terms of improved scores on two oral health indices and the development of positive health habits. (JMF)
Descriptors: Class Activities, Dental Evaluation, Dental Health, Habit Formation
Peer reviewedSmith, Suzanne M. – Journal of School Health, 2005
The American diet has undergone substantial changes, a fact that has negatively impacted the dental health of children. Primary prevention is the ideal method to address the current increased incidence of tooth decay. Educating kids, and their parents, about the qualities of snacks as well as the role of frequency of snacking could help to reduce…
Descriptors: Health Education, Prevention, Dentistry, Eating Habits
