Effectiveness of School Dental Health Programs: A Review with Insights from India

Schools provide a vital platform for dental health promotion since children spend a large amount of time there, which shapes their habits and overall health. Oral health initiatives in schools are designed to reduce the burden of dental problems including dental caries and gingival disease, which ha...

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Main Authors: Diksha Sharma, Manjunath B.C., Nirav Vyas, Bhavna Sabbarwal, Sonam Yadav, Jagreeti Kayasth
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Published: National Board of Examinations 2025-01-01
Series:National Board of Examinations Journal of Medical Sciences
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