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Moore, John; Bond, Kiersten; Turner, Lori W. – American Journal of Health Education, 2022
Background: Dental neglect results in dental caries, gum disease, and contributes to chronic diseases such as heart disease, stroke, diabetes, and cancers. Poor oral health habits developed in childhood persist into adulthood and can contribute to chronic diseases. School settings are a practical platform for teaching oral health skills. Purpose:…
Descriptors: Child Health, Prevention, Health Promotion, Dental Health
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Veerasamy, Arthi; Gage, Jeffrey; Kirk, Ray – Health Education Journal, 2018
Introduction: Children and young people in India have a high prevalence of dental decay. As part of a broader epidemiological study, we interviewed 10 head teachers to understand the status of, and challenges to, inclusion of oral health education in the curricula of public and private schools in Tamil Nadu, India. Objectives: The two main…
Descriptors: Dental Health, Foreign Countries, Epidemiology, Interviews