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September 10, 2025International Journal of Research and Review

Supporting Teachers to Promote Lifelong Healthy Smiles: A Cross-Sectional Survey Study

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MSM K SridharMNR Dental College and HospitalNNavyaMNR Dental College and HospitalNSNaseemoon ShaikMNR Dental College and Hospital

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Implication

Cross-sectional survey evaluates oral hygiene awareness among teachers, indicating significant gaps in knowledge.

Key Points

  • Teachers showed incomplete oral health knowledge, particularly regarding mouthwash use for children.
  • Significantly higher awareness was noted in teachers aged 40-50 and with over 10 years of experience.
  • The study used a validated questionnaire to assess teachers' understanding of oral hygiene practices.
  • Training programs are urgently needed to empower teachers to promote lifelong dental health habits.

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Sridhar et al. (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68c23e4fb210217d64792337https://doi.org/10.52403/ijrr.20250760
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