This community-based trial in New York City aimed to improve parents' understanding of factors contributing to early childhood caries (ECC) through educational visits with community health workers (CHWs) using the MySmileBuddy program. Over a year, CHWs met with 1207 children and their parents to discuss caries prevention, with follow-ups conducted through various communication … [Read more...] about Changing smiles and minds-a community-based trial on parental knowledge impact on early childhood caries
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Change in parental knowledge and beliefs about early childhood dental caries following a pragmatic community-based trial
The MySmileBuddy (MSB) intervention aimed to assess changes in parent knowledge and beliefs regarding early childhood caries (ECC). The pragmatic community-based caries management trial was administered by community health workers (CHWs). Surveys were conducted before and after the intervention involving 669 parents. Results showed significant improvements in knowledge across … [Read more...] about Change in parental knowledge and beliefs about early childhood dental caries following a pragmatic community-based trial
The role of community health workers in promoting oral health at school settings: A scoping review
This scoping review examined the role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) in oral health interventions in school settings. It included eleven articles from various databases. While only one study specifically focused on CHW involvement, others involved teachers or peer learners. Interventions ranged from screenings to education. Outcomes included increased access to oral health … [Read more...] about The role of community health workers in promoting oral health at school settings: A scoping review
Oral Health Training Course for Community Health Workers in Africa
This course aims to train community health workers in promoting oral health, preventing oral diseases, and integrating oral health into broader health initiatives like noncommunicable diseases prevention. It will provide competency-based training aligned with established guidelines and teaching materials for trainers to deliver the modules to community health workers. … [Read more...] about Oral Health Training Course for Community Health Workers in Africa
Community health worker intervention to improve tooth brushing in young children: Results from a cluster randomized controlled trial
This study investigated the impact of a trial testing the efficacy of a CHW intervention to improve tooth brushing in low-income children. Oral-health-specific CHW services were not associated with improved brushing behaviors in these young children. However, caregiver involvement with brushing supported more quality brushing. … [Read more...] about Community health worker intervention to improve tooth brushing in young children: Results from a cluster randomized controlled trial
