Abstract: It is observed that most children with poor oral hygiene are having dental caries which predisposes them to other forms of illness as a result of neglect of oral hygiene. Although dental caries is common among children, it can be prevented if children are taught dental hygiene of brushing the mouth after food to avoid aggravating the micro-organisms that inhabit the oral cavity thus causing teeth decay and mouth odor. This study assessed the outcome of nursing intervention on prevention of dental caries among primary school children in Ikenne Local Government Area in Ogun State, Nigeria. It utilized quasi-experimental design to assess the knowledge of school children about dental caries. The design involved administering a pre and post intervention questionnaire to collect data from school.....
Key words: Dental caries, dental hygiene, nursing intervention, prevention of dental caries
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