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Can health promotion programs in schools reduce dental caries

Year:
2019
Duration:
7 months
Approved budget:
$5,000.00
Researchers:
Mrs Miriam Sundborn
Health issue:
Dental/oral
Proposal type:
Pacific Health Summer Studentship
Lay summary
There are different types of health promotion programs that may impact on oral health. Generally these fall into two categories: i) Oral Health Education programmes OR ii) Nutrition Focussed Education and Policies. This project will conduct a comprehensive literature review to determine/evaluate which of these approaches is more likely to promote improved oral health and reduced caries.