Introduction and Aim: Oral health is a key indicator of overall health, well-being, and quality of life, which covers a number of diseases and conditions, including dental caries, periodontal disease, and tooth loss. This study evaluated the hygienic knowledge and skills of school children in oral hygiene in Kyrgyzstan. Methods: 450 school children, including 231 boys and 219 girls aged 6–11 years from school No. 4 (Bishkek – Urban city) and school No. 1 (Lebedinovka, Chui – Rural village) were included. The obtained data are presented as the mean ± standard deviation. Two levels of probability p < 0.05, p < 0.001, and p<0.01 were calculated. Results: In a comparative analysis between schools, it was found that at school No. 4, school children are significantly more likely to brush their teeth twice a day (55.1 ± 3.3), and school children at school No. 1 once a day (52.0 ± 3.3), p>0.05. In general, at school No. 4, more attention is paid to oral care (80.4 ± 2.6) than at school No. 1 (52.0 ± 3.3), p<0.001. Conclusion: It is necessary to conduct regular sanitary and educational activities among school children to improve the level of oral hygiene in children.
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