Author/Authors :
پوراسلامي ، حميدرضا نويسنده , , شفيعي، ليلا نويسنده 2 Assistant Professor, Kerman Dental and Oral Diseases Research Centre, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of M Shafie, Lila , فرخ گيسور، الهام نويسنده , , پيش بين، ليدا نويسنده 4 Resident, Department of Pediatric Dentistry, School of Dentistry, Kerman University of Medical Sciences, Kerman, Iran. Pishbin, Lida
Abstract :
BACKGROUND: This study was designed to assess the knowledge and attitude of male students of Kerman primary
schools about 0.2% sodium fluoride mouthwash solution that students used it once a week.
METHODS: In this cross-sectional study, a total of 502 boys, eight to nine year-old and students of Kerman primary
schools were selected for the study. The data related to their knowledge and attitude about the sodium fluoride
mouthwash were collected by questionnaire.
RESULTS: The boy students’ knowledge about the sodium fluoride mouthwash solution was good but their attitude was
negative.
CONCLUSIONS: The oral health education program concerning the optimal use of the fluoride mouthwash in dental
caries prevention is highly recommended. It is suggested that its taste is improved.
