RESULTS OF THE DENTAL EDUCATIONAL PROGRAM IN PRIMARY SCHOOL CHILDREN OF THE CITY OF TASHKENT
Ключевые слова:
dental caries, oral cavity, dental diseases, prevention programs, dental status, the prevalence of caries, caries intensityАннотация
Objective of the study: To substantiate the need for and study the effectiveness of a dental educational program for primary school students in the prevention of dental caries and periodontal disease.
Material and Methods: The object of the research was 175 pupils of the elementary grades of secondary schools №240, №259 and №302 in the city of Tashkent. institutions (people). The subject of the study was a dental education program, "A Dazzling Smile for Life."
Results: As a result of the educational dental program, the increase in caries was not observed in primary schoolchildren, the intensity of dental caries according to the DMF index decreased from 4.13 + 0.23 to 3.09 + 0.20 p <0.05, the hygiene index improved and was 1.50 + 0.09 p <0.05. The results obtained by us testify to the achievement of the set goal and the fulfillment of the designated tasks.
