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Sojan, Merin Sara, Taur, Swapnil, Shashikiran, N. D., Hadakar, Savita, Gaonkar, Namrata, Gugwad, Sachin, Mane, Dhirajkumar |
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Indian Journal of Forensic Medicine & Toxicology; Oct-Dec2021, Vol. 15 Issue 4, p3338-3345, 8p |
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Background: Dental Health Education in teachers has prominently invested the knowledge about various aspects of paediatric dentistry. Oral health theories and implementations can be augmented and reinforced by teachers who can work allied with dental professionals thereby bringing noteworthy improvement in oral health status of children. Therefore it is analytical to ascertain knowledge and positive attitude towards various aspects of paediatric dentistry of primary school teachers who are a primary care giver and mentor to children. Material and Methods: The interventional study was outlined by two stage cluster sample. A total of four thirty seven primary school teachers took part in the research where the data was first collected by a close ended questionnaire. Re-evaluation was conducted after the education intervention and the results were statistically examined. Results: Pre tests revealed that only 52% primary school teachers had sufficient knowledge and positive attitude towards various aspects of paediatric dentistry. After the education intervention, post tests revealed 75.5% primary school teacher's good knowledge and positive attitude towards various aspects of paediatric dentistry which was appreciated. It was found statistically significance after post intervention with p<0.05. Conclusion: The study observes that the there is a notable innocence and knowledge gap concerning the knowledge about oral health and various aspects of paediatric dentistry that a primary school teacher holds and this has accentuated more the requirement of education intervention among primary school teachers to bring out better oral health status in children. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR] |
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