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August 22, 2025Open Access

The state of knowledge of Polish teachers about oral health and methods of preventing tooth decay in children – a sociomedical survey

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AKAngelika KobylińskaDGDariusz GozdowskiDODorota Olczak‐Kowalczyk

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Overview

Sociomedical survey shows low knowledge of dental caries in teachers, suggesting need for enhanced training and resources.

Key Points

  • Teachers' self-assessment of oral health knowledge does not match actual knowledge levels, with only 3.1% providing correct answers about oral hygiene products.
  • Statistical analysis indicates a significant correlation between participation in training and knowledge about oral health, reflecting gaps in educators' preparedness.
  • Online survey included 355 teachers, revealing 88.17% felt their knowledge was adequate, yet 33.8% felt unprepared to educate students on oral health.
  • Enhancing teacher training and resources in oral health could improve education delivery for children's dental care and prevention strategies.

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Kobylińska et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68af73637567bf4f94fed08ahttps://doi.org/10.21203/rs.3.rs-7177274/v1
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