THE IMPORTANCE OF EDUCATION AND MOTIVATION PROGRAMS FOR ORAL HEALTH IN SCHOOLS

Abstract

Oral health is a fundamental and inseparable part of general health. The opportunity to learn to take good care of their oral hygiene at their place of learning allows the child to also educate their habits. The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends that oral health is also promoted in schools with the aim of improving knowledge, behavior and attitudes of students and teachers in the school system, in order to prevent and control oral diseases in students. Most dental education programs aim to identify and interpret the needs of a population with restricted access to dental services. evaluating and accepting them.