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The effect of a pilot dental health education programme on high school students
Author(s) -
Roder D. M.,
Sundrum P.,
Boundy H.,
Inger M.
Publication year - 1977
Publication title -
australian dental journal
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
SCImago Journal Rank - 0.701
H-Index - 71
eISSN - 1834-7819
pISSN - 0045-0421
DOI - 10.1111/j.1834-7819.1977.tb04434.x
Subject(s) - dentistry , medicine , dental health , periodontal disease , fluoride , medical education , family medicine , chemistry , inorganic chemistry
A bstract — A dental health education programme for fourth and fifth year high school students reduced the levels of debris and periodontal disease significantly. Although the use of recommended toothbrushes and fluoride paste was increased the demand for professional care was greater in the control group.