National Board of Examinations Journal of Medical Sciences (Jan 2025)

Effectiveness of School Dental Health Programs: A Review with Insights from India

  • Diksha Sharma,
  • Manjunath B.C.,
  • Nirav Vyas,
  • Bhavna Sabbarwal,
  • Sonam Yadav,
  • Jagreeti Kayasth

DOI
https://doi.org/10.61770/NBEJMS.2025.v03.i01.011
Journal volume & issue
Vol. 3, no. 1
pp. 83 – 97

Abstract

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Schools provide a vital platform for dental health promotion since children spend a large amount of time there, which shapes their habits and overall health. Oral health initiatives in schools are designed to reduce the burden of dental problems including dental caries and gingival disease, which have an impact on their oral health and general well- being. These worldwide initiatives encompass dental hygiene instructions, fluoride application, and preventative measures. With an emphasis on India's experience, this review addresses the school dental health programmes worldwide influence.

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