Changes in young children's oral health‐related behaviours and caregiver knowledge: A cluster randomized controlled trial in Brazil

Menegaz, Aryane Marques; Quevedo, Luciana de Ávila; Muniz, Ludmila Correa; Finlayson, Tracy L.; Ayala, Guadalupe X.; Cascaes, Andréia Morales

doi:10.1111/cdoe.12507

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“…As for the frequency of brushing, there was an increase pre-and post-intervention in the MI group for the number of children who had their teeth brushed 03x / day. Similar results were also exposed by Menegaz et al (2020), whose work indicated an increase in the brushing frequency of 02x or more with an absolute difference of 30.5 % for the MI group. In a randomized clinical trial on the influence of MI in preventing early childhood caries involving 1065 children and their caregivers, there was no significant difference between group interaction versus time for brushing frequency.…”

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Effectiveness and Legitimacy of the Motivational Interviewing With Caregivers on the Oral Health of Special Patients

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et al. 2021

Int. J. Odontostomat.

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Difficulty of caregivers in performing oral hygiene for Patients with Special Needs, usually leads to demotivation and negligence. In order to adhere to healthy habits, an intervention model was created: Motivational Interview (MI). It consists of a collaborative conversation to strengthen motivation and commitment to change. Objective: To evaluate the effectiveness and legitimacy of MI in a single session on the oral health of children with special needs, unable to perform their hygiene. Methods: Exploratory study with paired randomization, double-blind, including caregivers of patients aged 2 to 19 years treated at the Physical and Motor Rehabilitation Center of IMIP/Recife-Brazil. Caregivers were allocated to a test (Motivational Interview) or control (Traditional Counseling) group. In t0, they answered questionnaires, and the child's dental chart and Visible Plaque Index (VPI) were filled. MI group participated in a 10 min Motivational Interview involving guidance on brushing techniques and making mouth openers. TC group attended a lecture addressing the same theme. In t1, questionnaires were reapplied, followed by a new VPI and dental chart, in addition to a satisfaction survey regarding the methodology used. Results: After 30 days, the MI group showed a decrease in VPI when comparing the medians (14.70 vs. 10.71) and an increase in the frequency of daily brushing to 03 x or more (44.4 % vs. 77.8 %), while the TC group remained practically stable (8.75 vs. 10.71 and 28.6), but with no statistically significant difference between groups (p = 5 %). Both legitimized the workshop as a pleasurable activity (100 %) and felt motivated after completion (TC = 85.7 %, MI = 100 %). Conclusion: A single session of MI reduced VPI from disabled children, however, without proving to be more effective than Traditional Counseling.

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Effectiveness and Legitimacy of the Motivational Interviewing With Caregivers on the Oral Health of Special Patients

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Int. J. Odontostomat.

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“…In 2020 Menegaz demonstrated how after practicing targeted educational programs in a Brazilian school, positive effects were found on behaviors related to the oral health of children and the knowledge of caregivers, improving the use of fluoride toothpaste in the right amount based on the 'age. 11 In a 2021 study, Andrew L., et al, reports how the lack of oral hygiene care in children not only reflects a lack of knowledge of the professional guidelines, but it is also the result of personal barriers or external constraints such as the emotional reactions of children that cannot be controlled (aversion of having a toothbrush or tooth paste in the mouth), or the manual skills required for proper oral hygiene are not exercised and reinforced. 28 Other external constraints can be a hectic lifestyle, with strict deadlines and schedules that take away needed time for personal care.…”

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“…10 Tooth decay is N o n -c o m m e r c i a l u s e o n l y also the most common reason for 5-9-year-old British children admission to the hospital (Health and Social Care Information Centre (HSCIC), 2015). 11 Early Childhood Caries (ECC) prevalence in Italy, in 2019, was 8.2% overall, 2.9% in 0-23-month-old children, 6.2% in 24-47-month-old children and 14.7% in 48-71-monthold children (p for trend<0.001). 4 The carious process starts when S. mutans, the principal bacterial component implicated in the initiation of dental caries, colonizes the oral cavity of infants/children following the eruption of primary teeth.…”

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The importance of promoting oral health in schools: a pilot study

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Promotion of oral health has an essential role in the maintenance of teeth in adults. However, health education must start from an early age, in order to monitor the child's growth and prevent pathologies. Schools are in charge of the overall education of children and of guidance to parents but could also be engaged in the promotion of oral health, supported and counseled by pediatricians and dentists. The purpose of this pilot study is to evaluate whether school age children could be taught, successfully, basic oral sciences and dental hygiene, by a professional, during school hours. In this pilot study, an anonymized test was administered to 45 children of age between 8 and 10, both before and after an interactive lecture on oral health, to assess the effectiveness of the lesson and acquisition by the children of knowledge on oral health. After the presentation, the majority of the children were able to answer correctly to the questionnaire that was given to them (test, retest) which was related to dental anatomy and pathology (number of teeth, cavities, halitosis), and dental hygiene tools and practices (brushes, floss, mouth wash, tongue scrapers). The children seemed to be receptive to learning while in school, and a specific educational session of dental hygiene and oral health seems to be the right approach to ensure children can identify dental hygiene tools and use them appropriately.

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“…In many countries early preventive dental care is generally not performed in preschool children; current literature reports that this is the result of several factors, including: lack of knowledge and awareness of the importance of primary teeth, parents’ dental fear and popular misconceptions about dental care [ 61 ]. Roberts & Codon reported how participants in a UK survey believe that oral health care is simple, common sense and something everyone knew, without considering the importance of being properly educated in this field [ 62 ].…”

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What Do Mothers (or Caregivers) Know about Their Children’s Oral Hygiene? An Update of the Current Evidence

et al. 2022

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Tooth decay remains one of the most common diseases in children, although it is a preventable injury and despite significant advances that has been made in terms of attention and care for oral hygiene. Several studies have shown the association between prevalence of tooth decay in children and parents’ incorrect oral care habits, with a low educational level and a low socioeconomic background. The question that arises concerns the actual oral hygiene knowledge of mothers, fathers, family members or caregivers of young patients; therefore, the aim of this review is to investigate the genesis of gaps in the topic. A literature search was conducted through the Scopus and PubMed search engine and ended in May 2022; only studies from the past 20 years were included. Current evidence suggests that parents and caregivers still have little knowledge about their children’s oral health: there is not enough awareness about the importance of preventing oral diseases, due to poor attention to good oral hygiene but also lack of information from health professionals and institutions. In the future, all the professionals involved in the pregnant woman’s care should increase parents’ knowledge, solve their doubts, collect and compare data in order to design effective intervention programs.

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Changes in young children's oral health‐related behaviours and caregiver knowledge: A cluster randomized controlled trial in Brazil

Cited by 7 publications

References 33 publications

Effectiveness and Legitimacy of the Motivational Interviewing With Caregivers on the Oral Health of Special Patients

Effectiveness and Legitimacy of the Motivational Interviewing With Caregivers on the Oral Health of Special Patients

The importance of promoting oral health in schools: a pilot study

What Do Mothers (or Caregivers) Know about Their Children’s Oral Hygiene? An Update of the Current Evidence

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