THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS ON ORAL HEALTH-PROMOTING BEHAVIOURS

"Health education is an essential tool in maintaining and promoting health. It includes activities aimed at informing and training individuals and communities about healthy behaviours, risks associated with unhealthy habits, and available resources for health improvement. The objective of this...

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Main Authors: Alice Murariu, Doriana Agop Forna, Livia Bobu, Costin Lupu, Sorana Rosu, Diana Zapodeanu, Stefana Cozma, Cezara Onica, Elena Raluca Baciu
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Published: Romanian Society of Oral Rehabilitation 2025-06-01
Series:Romanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation
Online Access:https://rjor.ro/the-impact-of-educational-interventions-on-oral-health-promoting-behaviours/
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author Alice Murariu
Doriana Agop Forna
Livia Bobu
Costin Lupu
Sorana Rosu
Diana Zapodeanu
Stefana Cozma
Cezara Onica
Elena Raluca Baciu
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Doriana Agop Forna
Livia Bobu
Costin Lupu
Sorana Rosu
Diana Zapodeanu
Stefana Cozma
Cezara Onica
Elena Raluca Baciu
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description "Health education is an essential tool in maintaining and promoting health. It includes activities aimed at informing and training individuals and communities about healthy behaviours, risks associated with unhealthy habits, and available resources for health improvement. The objective of this review is to highlight the role and effectiveness of oral health education programs targeting different levels, such as kindergartens, schools, and elderly care facilities, while also addressing their limitations and challenges. Currently, combined interventions that include lectures supplemented by various tools, such as practical demonstrations, video presentations, PowerPoint slides, and other activities like supervised tooth brushing and topical fluoride application, are considered effective. Recently, mobile applications and telemedicine have become increasingly engaging and motivating, especially for children and adolescents, and should be encouraged for widespread use. Health education programs must be continuously analyzed for their effectiveness and long-term outcomes, politically and financially supported, and constantly improved. In this regard, we have selected successful educational intervention models from different countries, including Romania that target individuals of various ages and those with special needs. In conclusion, the success of oral health education programs depends on multiple factors, primarily the long-term motivation of the involved actors, support from authorities, and available technological and financial resources, whether individual or collective."
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spelling doaj-art-e4aed0584eee4e3ca71891e605476c3d2025-08-20T04:01:57ZengRomanian Society of Oral RehabilitationRomanian Journal of Oral Rehabilitation2066-70002601-46612025-06-0117216217210.62610/RJOR.2025.2.17.14THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS ON ORAL HEALTH-PROMOTING BEHAVIOURSAlice Murariu0Doriana Agop Forna1Livia Bobu2Costin Lupu3Sorana Rosu4Diana Zapodeanu5Stefana Cozma6Cezara Onica7Elena Raluca Baciu8Department of Surgicals, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, Iasi“Grigore T. Popa” University of Medicine and Pharmacy, Faculty of Dental MedicineDepartment of Surgicals, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, IasiDepartment of Implantology, Removable Prostheses, Dental Technology, Faculty of DentalDepartment of Surgicals, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, Iasi"Department of Surgicals, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, Iasi"Department of Surgicals, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, Iasi"Department of Surgicals, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Grigore T. Popa”, Iasi""Department of Implantology, Removable Prostheses, Dental Technology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, University of Medicine and Pharmacy, “Grigore T. Popa” Iasi""Health education is an essential tool in maintaining and promoting health. It includes activities aimed at informing and training individuals and communities about healthy behaviours, risks associated with unhealthy habits, and available resources for health improvement. The objective of this review is to highlight the role and effectiveness of oral health education programs targeting different levels, such as kindergartens, schools, and elderly care facilities, while also addressing their limitations and challenges. Currently, combined interventions that include lectures supplemented by various tools, such as practical demonstrations, video presentations, PowerPoint slides, and other activities like supervised tooth brushing and topical fluoride application, are considered effective. Recently, mobile applications and telemedicine have become increasingly engaging and motivating, especially for children and adolescents, and should be encouraged for widespread use. Health education programs must be continuously analyzed for their effectiveness and long-term outcomes, politically and financially supported, and constantly improved. In this regard, we have selected successful educational intervention models from different countries, including Romania that target individuals of various ages and those with special needs. In conclusion, the success of oral health education programs depends on multiple factors, primarily the long-term motivation of the involved actors, support from authorities, and available technological and financial resources, whether individual or collective." https://rjor.ro/the-impact-of-educational-interventions-on-oral-health-promoting-behaviours/
spellingShingle Alice Murariu
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Livia Bobu
Costin Lupu
Sorana Rosu
Diana Zapodeanu
Stefana Cozma
Cezara Onica
Elena Raluca Baciu
THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS ON ORAL HEALTH-PROMOTING BEHAVIOURS
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title THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS ON ORAL HEALTH-PROMOTING BEHAVIOURS
title_full THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS ON ORAL HEALTH-PROMOTING BEHAVIOURS
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title_short THE IMPACT OF EDUCATIONAL INTERVENTIONS ON ORAL HEALTH-PROMOTING BEHAVIOURS
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