Effectiveness of Video and Poster Educational Programs in Dental Caries Prevention and Oral Hygiene StatusAmong Primary School Students | ||||
| Al-Azhar Journal of Dental Science | ||||
| Article 14, Volume 23, Issue 2, April 2020, Page 193-199 PDF (369.82 K) | ||||
| Document Type: Original Article | ||||
| DOI: 10.21608/ajdsm.2020.29234.1058 | ||||
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| Authors | ||||
osama ahmed elkhodery  1; abd elhameed eisa2; alaa eldeen abdallah3
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| 1pedodontics faculty of dental medicine al azhar university | ||||
| 2pedodontics, faculty of dental medicine al azhar university | ||||
| 3pedodontics,faculty of dental medicine al azhar university | ||||
| Abstract | ||||
| Abstract Objective: To analyze the effectiveness of video and poster performance as educational programs in oral health services in the prevention of dental caries and ensuring good oral hygiene through improving the school children behavior. Material and Methods: This study was carried out through using two educational materials (video and poster) as two educational methods. Questionnaire was used to evaluate knowledge, attitude, and practice. Microbial samples from saliva were collected to evaluate the reduction in Streptococcus mutans count and Lactobacillus count after the exposure to the video and poster educational materials. Results: The results of the present study revealed an improvement in KAP, as well as, a marked reduction in count of streptococcus mutans and Lactobacillus count after exposure to the tow different educational methods Conclusion: the use of video and poster as educational materials are effective in reduction of incidence of dental caries. Key Wards: Dental cries; Educational programs; Poster, Video | ||||
| Keywords | ||||
| Dental cries; Educational programs; Poster, Video | ||||
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