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VALARELLI, Fabrício Pinelli et al. Importance of education and motivation programs for oral health in schools: experience report. Odontol. Clín.-Cient. (Online) [online]. 2011, vol.10, n.2, pp. 173-176. ISSN 1677-3888.

Nowadays, the eff orts of dentistry aimed mainly at prevention of oral diseases. In addition it's important to teach and encourage oral hygiene to children. The methods of education and motivation are intended to clarify the patients about oral diseases and to change their hygiene habits. The aim of this study was to describe an education and a motivation program for children regarding oral health in schools. In order for this work to succeed, the inovations proposed in the program depend on the professional skills. Therefore, the development of education and motivation programs for oral health in schools is essential to the pursuit of a full oral health

Palavras-chave : Health education; Dentol oral health; Mouth diseases; Oral hygiene; Education dental.