Evaluating the effectiveness of various teaching methods on dental plaque removal in children: a quasi-experimental study.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Dental plaque is a major contributor to oral diseases, particularly in children, but its impact can be significantly mitigated through targeted oral health education. This study aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of various tooth-brushing instructional methods in reducing dental plaque in children.

Methods

A total of 120 children, aged 6 to 8, attending the pediatric department of Alborz Dental School, were randomly selected for the study. Participants were divided into four groups of 30 children each (15 boys and 15 girls). Each group received a different instructional method: (1) demonstration of tooth brushing on a dental model, (2) self-brushing in front of a mirror, (3) brushing another child's teeth in front of a mirror, and (4) instruction via a standardize

SUBMITTER: Tusi SK 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11817105 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature