Proyecto Educativo para Promover la Higiene Buco-Dental en los Niños de la Escuela Fiscal Mixta 17 de Julio de la Comunidad Miguicho Adentro. Cantón Santa Ana. Provincia Manabí. 2011

Abstract

Cross-sectional descriptive research with a non-experimental design to promote oral hygiene in children of the 17 th July Mixed School of the Miguicho Adentro Community, Santa Ana Manabí Canton, in a sample of 70 students a survey was applied to evaluate socio-demographic characteristics, knowledge and practices. Socio-demographic characteristics aged between nine and twelve years, 54% are children and 46% are girls. Knowledge and practices. Dental diseases, most frequent, gingivitis 70%, fluorosis 94%, caries 31%, gum infections 36%, plaque 23%. Practices, Correct brushing of teeth 74%, Incorrect 19% Change of toothbrush 54% each year, 21% every 6 months, and 16% every 3 months. To prevent diseases of the oral cavity should be consumed fruits, vegetables, vegetables, dairy. It is recommended that the Ministry of Public Health, together with the International Plan, carry out motivational campaigns, applying the Educational Project, to prevent problems of oral hygiene in school children.