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Evaluation of a new method of oral health education in children with cleft lip and palate

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Abstract

Aim

To evaluate the efficacy of an oral health educational programme in children with cleft lip and palate.

Methods

The sample comprised 38 children with cleft lip and palate: Group 1—dental prophylaxis; Group 2—education and motivation instructions in oral health and plaque control. Children were evaluated during six appointments, at 30-day intervals. The Patient Hygiene Performance (PHP) index was used to assess plaque control. To evaluate the knowledge on oral health a questionnaire was used. Baseline and 6-month PHP scores were compared through Mann–Whitney and Wilcoxon tests. The questionnaire scores were analysed through t test and paired-t test.

Results

Baseline PHP indexes between Groups exhibited no statistically significant differences, while the 6-month PHP indices between Groups showed statistically differences (p < 0.001). Group 2 showed statistically significant differences between baseline and 6-month PHP index (p < 0.001). The comparison of Groups questionnaire scores showed no statistically significant differences neither at baseline nor after 6 months. In Group 1, the level of knowledge between baseline and 6-month periods did not show statistically differences, while Group 2 did.

Conclusions

The oral health educational programme improved the plaque control of children with cleft lip and palate.

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The research that led to this article was funded by the National Council for Scientific and Technological Development (CNPq).

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  1. Pediatric Dentist of Hospital for the Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil

    ACSP Franco

  2. Department of Pediatric Dentistry, Orthodontics and Community Health, Bauru School of Dentistry, University of São Paulo, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil

    LLR Vitor & PK Jorge

  3. Institute of Postgraduate Dental Education, Bauru, São Paulo, Brazil

    FP Valarelli

  4. Bauru Dental School and the Hospital for the Rehabilitation of Craniofacial Anomalies, University of São Paulo, Alameda Dr. Octávio Pinheiro Brisolla, 9-75, Bauru, São Paulo, 17012-901, Brazil

    TM Oliveira

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All procedures performed in studies involving human participants were in accordance with the ethical standards of the Institutional Review Board regarding ethical aspects (protocol #639.305-CAAE #10174312.8.0000.5441) and its later amendments or comparable ethical standards.

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Franco, A., Vitor, L., Jorge, P. et al. Evaluation of a new method of oral health education in children with cleft lip and palate. Eur Arch Paediatr Dent 19, 267–271 (2018). https://doi.org/10.1007/s40368-018-0355-7

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