"Strong Teeth": the acceptability of an early-phase feasibility trial of an oral health intervention delivered by dental teams to parents of young children.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Dental caries (tooth decay) in children is a worldwide public health problem. The leading cause of caries is poor oral hygiene behaviours and the frequent consumption of sugary foods and drinks. Changing oral health habits requires effective behaviour change conversations. The dental practice provides an opportunity for dental teams to explore with parents the oral health behaviours they undertake for their young children (0-5 years old). However, evidence suggests that dental teams need further support, training and resources. Therefore, "Strong Teeth" (an oral health intervention) was co-developed to help dental teams undertake these behaviour change conversations. The current paper will explore the acceptability of the "Strong Teeth" intervention with dental teams and

SUBMITTER: Bhatti A 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7980542 | biostudies-literature | 2021 Mar

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature