Bulletin of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery
2025; 13–20
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EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SCHOOL-BASED ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION METHODS IN IMPROVING CHILDREN’S ORAL HEALTH : A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW

Sanjukta Panda*, Abinash Mohapatra, Mohammad Jalaluddin

Ph.D Scholar, Department of Pedodontics And Preventive Dentistry. Kalinga Institute Of Dental Sciences,KIIT University, Bhubaneswar Odisha · Professor Department of Pedodontics And Preventive Dentistry. Kalinga Institute Of Dental Sciences,KIIT University, Bhubaneswar Odisha. · Professor Department of Periodontology And Implantology. Kalinga Institute Of Dental Sciences,KIIT University, Bhubaneswar Odisha

Received: 2025-09-26 · Published: 2025-08-27

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EVALUATING THE EFFECTIVENESS OF SCHOOL-BASED ORAL HEALTH EDUCATION METHODS IN IMPROVING CHILDREN’S ORAL HEALTH : A SYSTEMATIC REVIEW
Authors
Sanjukta Panda, Abinash Mohapatra, Mohammad Jalaluddin
Source journal
Bulletin of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery
Published
2025-08-27
Licence
Creative Commons Attribution-NonCommercial 4.0 International
Original
https://doi.org/10.58240/1829006X-2025.21.8-13

Abstract

Background: Oral health plays a pivotal role in the overall growth and development of children, influencing their physical, psychological, and social well-being. Despite advancements over the decades, the prevalence of poor oral health among children remains high, contributing to school absenteeism and reduced academic performance. Schoolbased dental health education has emerged as a promising approach to improve awareness and promote dental care utilization; however, its diverse dimensions and varying effectiveness remain underexplored. Aim: This systematic review aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of school-based oral health education programs in improving children’s oral health outcomes, with a focus on their impact and effectiveness. Results: A total of 1,200 articles were identified through database searches. After screening and excluding irrelevant studies, 45 studies met the inclusion criteria and were included in the qualitative synthesis. Conclusion: Traditional classroom teaching, although widely implemented, demonstrated limited impact on sustained behavioral change. In contrast, interactive approaches such as games, role-playing, and supervised toothbrushing yielded more enduring improvements in oral health. The integration of digital tools and parental involvement further enhanced outcomes but was often feasible only in resource-rich settings. The effectiveness of interventions varied significantly across different cultural and socio-economic contexts.
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