The Impact of School-Based Caries Prevention Programs on DMFT Scores and Oral Health Behaviors in School Children: School-Based Caries Prevention Programs on DMFT Scores

Shahzaman Memon; Parveen Memon; Ali Maqbool; Mowaffaq Abdullmomen Al Absi; Naveed Irfan; Zobia Nissa Memon; Shaharyar Ahsan; Maheen Ejaz

doi:10.54393/pjhs.v5i09.2069

Authors

Shahzaman Memon Department of Oral Pathology, Muhammad Dental College Ibne Sina University, Mirpurkhas, Pakistan
Parveen Memon Department of Oral Biology, Liaquat University of Medical and Health Sciences, Jamshoro, Pakistan
Ali Maqbool Department of Oral Biology, Bhitai Dental and Medical College, Mirpurkhas, Pakistan
Mowaffaq Abdullmomen Al Absi Department of Operative Dentistry, Isra Dental College, Isra University, Hyderabad, Pakistan
Naveed Irfan Department of Community Dentistry, Bhaktawar Amin Medical and Dental College, Multan, Pakistan
Zobia Nissa Memon Department of Oral Pathology, Isra Dental College, Isra University, Hyderabad, Pakistan
Shaharyar Ahsan Department of Research and Development, Scientia Nova, Islamabad, Pakistan
Maheen Ejaz Department of Biosciences, Functional Genomics Laboratory, Comsats University, Islamabad, Pakistan

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.54393/pjhs.v5i09.2069

Keywords:

School Children, Dental Caries, Oral Health Behaviors, School-Based Program

Abstract

Oral health promotion is recognized as one of the fundamental components of health-promoting schools. However, few studies have demonstrated the efficacy of supportive school environments for school children’s Oral health. This systematic review evaluates the impact of school-based caries prevention programs on DMFT scores and Oral health behaviours in school children. Objective: To evaluate the impact of school-based caries prevention programs on DMFT Scores and Oral Health Behaviors in school children. Methods: Databases like PubMed, Google Scholar, Cochrane Library, Springer, and Science Direct were searched from January 2009 to February 2024. Prisma guidelines were followed; 1, 950 studies were identified on the first search, titles, and abstracts of 500 papers were screened, 500 full-text papers were screened for eligibility, and 25 studies meeting the inclusion criteria were evaluated, relevant information was extracted, and a systematic review was conducted. Twenty-five studies were included in the systematic review. Results: These results indicate the significant role of SCPP among school-going children. Children with school-based caries prevention programs compared to those with no school-based caries prevention programs showed improved DMFT scores, reduced caries increment, healthy oral health behaviours, consistent Oral health hygienic habits, frequent use of flossing, fluoride toothpaste and mouth rinsing, and increased caries prevention knowledge. Conclusions: It was concluded that based on the pooled results, school-based caries prevention programs provide better, easily accessible, and sustainable caries prevention activities to school children to improve DMFT scores and Oral health behaviours.

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