Preventive caregiver-centered education to promote oral health in elementary school-aged children

Key Points

• The aim is to assess how caregiver-centered education can enhance oral health practices in children.
• Developed an educational program targeted at caregivers of elementary school children.
• Assessed knowledge and practices related to oral health before and after the program.
• Used surveys and assessments to measure changes in attitudes and behaviors.
• Increased knowledge of oral health among caregivers post-education.
• Improved oral hygiene practices reported among children after caregiver participation.
• Higher engagement in regular dental check-ups noted.