Effectiveness of Oral Health Promotion

Question 1

What are the common findings

Answer 1

Fluoride is effective in preventing dental caries

Individuals knowledge can be achieved through OHP but long term impact not clear

Providing information alone does not lead to long term behaviour change

Short term changes in plaque levels can be achieved but changes not sustained

Cost effectiveness generally not assessed in OHP interventions

Awareness can be raised by mass media campaigns- but not promotion of knowledge or behaviour change

Question 2

What are the cons for effectiveness of organ health promotion

Answer 2

Poorly designed
Many studies had limited evaluation
When evaluation considered, limited value

Often basic data analysis

Limited reference to contemporary theoretical base

Question 3

When did commissioning better oral health for children and young people get published

Answer 3

2014
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