Effectiveness of School Dental Screening Program on Children’s Dental Health
Study Overview
This study looked at how school dental screenings and different referral systems affect dental health in children aged 6-11.
Aim of the Study
The goal was to check if referring children to a specific dental hospital after school screenings could lower dental issues like cavities.
Methodology
- A controlled trial involved 694 children split into two groups: test group (351 children) and control group (343 children).
- Children in the test group were sent to a specific dental hospital, while those in the control group went to a general dental hospital for treatment.
Results
- The study showed a significant difference in dental health after 12 months (P < 0.001).
- Children in the test group had fewer decayed teeth and more treated teeth (filled teeth) compared to the control group.
- The test group saw a notable decrease in decayed teeth (P < 0.001), while the control group experienced an increase (P = 0.004).
Conclusion
School dental screenings with referrals to specific hospitals greatly improved children’s dental health by reducing cavities and increasing treated teeth.
Practical Solutions and Value
- Implementing school dental screening programs can offer significant benefits to children’s dental health.
- Referring children to specific dental hospitals is more effective than general referrals.
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