The aim is to assess how patient education improves oral health literacy and preventive behaviors related to periodontal health.
Conducted a quasi-experimental one-group pre-post study
Focused on tailoring educational interventions to individual patient characteristics
Measured changes in oral health literacy and preventive behaviors pre- and post-intervention
Significant improvements in oral health literacy observed after the intervention
Increased adoption of preventive behaviors related to periodontal health noted
Tailoring education to individual needs further enhanced outcomes
Resumen
Patient education can enhance oral health literacy and preventive behaviors; tailoring interventions to individual patient characteristics may further optimize periodontal health outcomes.