We-smile@ kindergarten: promoting oral health in preschool children with effective evidence-based approaches
Grant Data
Project Title
We-smile@ kindergarten: promoting oral health in preschool children with effective evidence-based approaches
Principal Investigator
Dr Duangthip, Duangporn
(Principal Investigator (PI))
Co-Investigator(s)
Professor Lo Edward Chin Man
(Co-Investigator)
Professor Chu Chun Hung
(Co-Investigator)
Duration
30
Start Date
2019-07-01
Amount
814472
Conference Title
We-smile@ kindergarten: promoting oral health in preschool children with effective evidence-based approaches
Presentation Title
Keywords
fluoride, oral health, preschool child, preventive care
Discipline
Others - Medicine, Dentistry and Health
HKU Project Code
02180828
Grant Type
Health Care and Promotion Scheme - Research Grant Projects
Funding Year
2018
Status
On-going
Objectives
The latest territory-wide oral health survey conducted by the government of Hong Kong found that half of the 5 year old children were suffering from tooth decay and over 90% of their decayed teeth were left untreated. Using effective evidence-based approaches, the proposed project aims to : 1. prevent and arrest (halt) tooth decay, and imorve the oral healt of preschool children; 2. enhance th edental knowledgee and attitudes of parents towards caring for the oral health of their children; 3. empower kindergarten teachers to promote child oral health.