Analysis of the preventive effect of fluoride application combined with oral health education on dental caries in preschool children
Objective To investigate the effect of fluoride application combined with oral health education on the prevention of dental caries in preschool children.Methods A total of 240 preschool children enrolled in Yuncheng No.4 Experimental Kindergarten in 2021 were selected as the study subjects,and were divided into control group,fluoride application group and fluoride combined with oral health education group by random number table method,with 80 preschool children in each group.From December 2021 to February 2024,a control study was carried out to compare the dental health status,dental caries incidence and oral health knowledge of the three groups of preschool children.Results The incidence of dental caries in preschool children in the fluoride combined with oral health education group was significantly lower than that in the other two groups,and the score of mastering oral health knowledge was also significantly higher than that in the other two groups,with statistically significant difference(P＜0.05).Conclusion The fluoride application combined with oral health education can significantly reduce the incidence of dental caries in preschool children,improve parents'and children's knowledge of oral health,and effectively improve their awareness of oral protection.
Prevention of dental cariesPreschool childrenFluoride applicationOral health education
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