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Effects of Communication Tailored to Oral Health Literacy Level of Adult Dental Patients: A Randomized Controlled Trial
In Brief
A clinical study evaluating Tailored oral health literacy instruction for Periodontal Diseases and 5 related conditions. Completed, enrolled 179 participants across 2 sites.
Detailed Summary
The purpose of this study to investigate attitude, oral health literacy and psychological factors in order to evaluate if these factors are important for oral health in adults. The hypotheses are: * Multiple interactive demographic, and social and psychological factors contribute to the level of attitude and oral health literacy. * There is an association between the level of oral health literacy and oral health status * A structured intervention based on oral health literacy can change the attitude and improve the oral health status. * Background knowledge has influence on attitude and oral health literacy * Individuals with positive attitude towards dental health and dentist are attentive towards their oral health.
Study Details
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Interventions
The intervention includes oral hygiene instruction tailored to the level of oral health literacy, and will include information about the outcome of the clinical examination. Providing relevant information to the participant will be in focus, and there will be given a personalized demonstration as well as guidance on how to conduct proper oral hygiene practices at home. The aim of the intervention is to improve oral hygiene and attitudes towards dental care by taking the literacy level of the participant into consideration.