Smile smarts: can teachers fix Kids' teeth without a dentist?
NCT ID NCT06523712
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This study tested a program called Smile Smarts-PK, where teachers in Pakistani schools gave oral health lessons to students aged 10-15. The goal was to see if this approach could improve how well kids clean their teeth. Over 4,000 students from 40 schools took part, with half getting the lessons and half continuing as usual. The study measured plaque and overall oral hygiene after 12 months.
What this could mean
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Active substance
behavioral intervention (oral health lessons and activities delivered by teachers)
What this could lead to
If successful, this program could provide a low-cost, scalable way to improve oral hygiene in schoolchildren across low-income communities.
What could go wrong
This is a completed trial, but results are not yet published. The intervention may not show meaningful improvement over usual care, or effects may not last long-term.
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District Sialkot
Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan