Teachers lead the fight against cavities in pakistani schools

NCT ID NCT06523712

First seen Apr 18, 2026 · Last updated May 15, 2026 · Updated 4 times

Summary

This study tested a program called Smile Smarts-PK, where teachers taught students aged 10-15 about oral hygiene in schools across Punjab, Pakistan. Over 4,000 students took part, and researchers measured changes in dental plaque and overall oral cleanliness after 12 months. The goal was to see if this simple, low-cost approach could improve dental health in communities with limited access to dentists.

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Contacts and locations

Locations

  • District Sialkot

    Sialkot, Punjab Province, Pakistan

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