The Impact of Long-Term Dental Health Education on Oral Hygiene Behavior.

Houle, Bonnie A.

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ERIC Number: EJ262523

Record Type: CIJE

Publication Date: 1982-Apr

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The Impact of Long-Term Dental Health Education on Oral Hygiene Behavior.

Houle, Bonnie A.

Journal of School Health, v52 n4 p256-261 Apr 1982

A study evaluated the impact of five years' exposure to a dental health curriculum on the oral hygiene of fifth-grade students. Findings of the study indicate that a well-designed dental health curriculum based on cognitive and behavioral objectives can result in a greater accumulation of dental health knowledge. (JN)

Descriptors: Behavior Change, Cognitive Objectives, Curriculum Development, Dental Evaluation, Dental Health, Disease Control, Elementary Education, Evaluation Methods, Grade 5, Health Education, Preventive Medicine

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Reports - Research

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Language: English

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