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KMID : 0355420090330020235
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Journal of Korean Academy of Oral Health
2009 Volume.33 No. 2 p.235 ~ p.242
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The 5th year appraisal for effectiveness of school-based oral health program in Daegu, Korea
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Park Ji-Hye
Ahn Sang-Hun
Jeong Seong-Hwa
Choi Youn-Hee
Song Keun-Bae
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Abstract
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Objectives: The purpose of this study was to evaluate the long term effect of school-based oral health program on decrease of dental caries among elementary school children.
Methods: The subjects of this study were total 994 students of one elementary school in Deagu, Korea. They had received school-based oral health programs more than one year since 2004. This school-based oral health program included regular oral examination, fluoride mouthrinsing, pit-and-fissure sealing, APF gel application, tooth brushing instruction and chewing the xylitol tablet. The subjects’ oral health status were examined by calibrated a dentist every year from 2004 to 2008.
Results: The change of DMFT index of 1st grade to 6th grade experimental group was 0.00, 0.10, 0.40, 0.44, 0.58 and 0.86 respectively. It’s significantly different except 3th grade when it compare with control group. The prevention rate of permanent teeth of 1st grade to 6th grade experimental group was 100.0%, 77.8%, 35.5%, 66.4%, 44.2% and 50.9% respectively and the mean was 60.8%.
Conclusions: This study partially showed effect of school-based oral health programs including xylitol tablet application on decrements of dental caries. This programs should be expanded widely among elementary school in Korea.
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KEYWORD
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Effectiveness, elementary school, school-based oral health program
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