Evaluation of different education methods used in oral health education for adolescents

Abstract

Background: Oral diseases are one of the most prevalent conditions in the world and are largely preventable. In recent years, attention has been drawn toward assessing the effectiveness of oral health education programs. The aim of study is to investigate the most effective method used in oral health education according to the Adolescents perception. Material and methods: In the prospective cohort study the initial sample of 832 students was subdivided into 4 subgroups, each group being implemented an educational program Results: At the initial evaluation, for each study group, the following average value of the toothbrush frequency score was found: 1.54 students in group I, 1.59 for students in group II, 1.59 for students in group III and 1.50 for students in group IV, control. The average value of the initial score of the frequency of tooth brushing does not show statistically significant differences in the four study groups (p = 0.615). On reassessment, the average value of the toothbrush frequency score was as follows: 1.66 for students in group I, 1.65 for students in group II, 1.76 for students in group II and 1.55 for students in group IV, Control. The average value of the final toothbrush frequency score has a significant upward trend (p = 0.001) Conclusion: Educational methods influence the knowledge about oral health, with individual demonstration proving to be the most effective method for acquiring knowledge. In the adolescents' view, the participatory activity was the preferred method.