title: The effect of a pilot dental health education programme on high school students.
abstract: A dental health education programme for fourth and fifth year high school students reduced the levels of debris and periodontal disease significantly. Although the use of recommended toothbrushes and fluoride paste was increased the demand for professional care was greater in the control group.
mesh_terms: D000293:Adolescent; D001315:Australia; D003773:Dental Plaque / Q000453:epidemiology; D006267:Health Education, Dental; D006801:Humans; D009909:Oral Health; D009910:Oral Hygiene; D010510:Periodontal Diseases / Q000453:epidemiology; D010865:Pilot Projects; D013334:Students