March 3, 2026Open Access

The experiences and practices of oral health promotion for children in Cape Town: An exploratory descriptive qualitative study

Puntos clave

Oral health promotion strategies remain inadequate for addressing dental caries among children.
High burden of dental caries is highlighted by the need for alternative approaches in oral health promotion.
Diverse methods such as practical demonstrations and interactive techniques are currently employed.
Understanding family dynamics is crucial for reducing oral disease rates in children.

Resumen

Although oral hygienists employ diverse methods, including practical demonstrations and interactive techniques, current OHP strategies remain inadequate to address the high burden of dental caries. These findings support the development of an alternative approach to OHP in this setting.Contribution: The study contributes to understanding the role of family dynamics in reducing the burden of oral diseases among children in the Western Cape.

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