Oral disease including dental caries and gum disease Oral Health
Conditions
Interventions
1. Distribution of electric toothbrushes, high strength fluoride toothpaste and the use of SMS reminders and toothbrushing apps
2. Quarterly application of topical fluoride
Sponsors
Poche Centre for Indigenous Health
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: Aboriginal adolescents aged 10 - 19 years living in NSW, Victoria and Queensland, Australia
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Non-Aboriginal adolescents 2. Aboriginal adolescents residing outside of catchment area
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Dental status measured using the dmft/DMFT index at baseline and completion of the study (24 months) | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| 1. Confidence of dental assistants who apply fluoride varnish, measured using a Likert scale at baseline and completion of the study (24 months) 2. Satisfaction of participants with the program, measured using a Likert scale at 6, 12, 18 and 24 months of the study 3. Use of the water fountain measured using a water meter tracker at 12, 18 and 24 months 4. Self-reported changes in diet and oral hygiene behaviours measured using a questionnaire at baseline and completion of the study (24 months) | — |
Countries
Australia
Contacts
Public ContactJohn Skinner
Outcome results
None listed