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. The school is a social space conducive to the implementation of oral health programs because its children are organized by appropriate ages to participate in educational and preventive actions. Given this situation, the educator should take the opportunity to exert a positive influence on children and motivate them to develop healthy oral hygiene habits. Objective: The objective of this study was to evaluate the level of knowledge of Tereza of Jesus Shelter educators, RJ, on child oral health. Methods: We interviewed 55 educa- tors. Data regarding age, gender, education level and working time were collected. It was also used a question- naire previously published containing information on oral health, etiology of dental caries, plaque, periodontal disease, fluoride and brushing . Results: The educators had a reasonable knowledge of the etiology of caries and periodontal disease. In contrast, they had a satisfactory knowledge of preventive dentistry. The factors age of educator and his working time were not associated with the degree of knowledge about oral health. Con- clusion: Regarding this fact, there is a need to introduce a project to transfer information on oral health in the population studied and to strengthen the link between educators and dentists. Descriptors: Child health services; Oral health; Health promotion; Pediatric dentistry; Dental care for chil- dren.

Conhecimento dos educadores do abrigo tereza de jesus sobre saúde bucal infantil