Parent training may help stop baby tooth decay before it starts
NCT ID NCT07460271
First seen Mar 23, 2026 · Last updated Jun 23, 2026 · Updated 10 times
Summary
This study tested whether teaching parents about oral hygiene, diet, and fluoride can prevent early childhood cavities. One hundred parents of children aged 0-3 took part. The intervention group received structured education sessions with booklets and videos. The goal was to improve parents' knowledge and behaviors to protect their children's teeth.
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Karadeniz Technical University
Rize, Centre, 53020, Turkey (Türkiye)
What this could mean
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Active substance
structured parent education sessions on oral hygiene, diet, fluoride use, and cavity prevention
What this could lead to
If effective, this approach could lead to simple, low-cost programs that help parents prevent cavities in young children.
What could go wrong
This is a small, completed study with 100 parents. Results may not apply to all families, and long-term cavity prevention depends on consistent habits.
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