Oral Health Education Programs for School Children

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Global Journal of Dental Specialty

2026, Volume 4, Issue 1 : 1-5

Research Article

Oral Health Education Programs for School Children

Amelia R. Johnson

David K. Thompson

Priyanka S. Mehta

Department of Public Health Dentistry, Global School of Dental Sciences, New York, USA

Department of Community Oral Health, International Institute of Dental Research, London, United Kingdom

Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Faculty of Dental Sciences, Sydney Medical University, Australia

Abstract

Oral health is an integral component of overall health and well-being. Despite significant advancements in preventive dentistry, dental caries, gingivitis, and other oral diseases remain prevalent among school-aged children worldwide. Oral Health Education Programs (OHEPs) implemented in schools serve as effective strategies to promote oral hygiene awareness, encourage healthy behaviors, and prevent oral diseases from an early age. Schools provide an ideal setting for health promotion due to their structured environment and ability to reach large populations of children. This review explores the importance, design, implementation, effectiveness, and future directions of oral health education programs for school children. Various educational approaches, including classroom-based instruction, interactive learning, digital technologies, peer-led interventions, and community participation, are discussed. Evidence suggests that comprehensive school-based oral health programs significantly improve oral hygiene practices, reduce disease prevalence, and foster lifelong healthy habits.

Keywords

Oral Health Education

School Children

Dental Caries Prevention

Health Promotion

School-Based Programs

Oral Hygiene

Public Health Dentistry

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