Table 3 percentage of pre and post-test correct answers regarding the knowledge questions among participated parents (N = 147)
Knowledge themes | Percentage of correct answers | |
|---|---|---|
Pre-test | Post-test | |
1. Best advice for brushing | 25.2 | 54.4 |
2. Best advice for toothbrush type | 71.4 | 90.5 |
3. Dental Caries symptoms | 79.6 | 85 |
4. Bleeding during brushing | 61.6 | 73 |
5. Risk of drinking soft drinks | 74.8 | 89.8 |
6. Effects of early primary teeth extraction | 66.7 | 76.9 |
7. Effects of primary teeth infection | 48.3 | 69.4 |
8. Risk of permanent caries among those with primary teeth caries | 54.2 | 79.6 |
9. Role of genetic in dental caries | 51.7 | 79.6 |
10. Role of dental plaque in caries | 59.9 | 87.8 |
11. Role of dental plaque in gingivitis | 59.9 | 79.6 |
12. Role of sugary between-meal snacks in dental caries | 70.1 | 83.7 |
13. Effectiveness of toothpaste | 70.1 | 92.5 |
14. Role of fluoride in caries prevention | 79.6 | 98 |
15. Role of mouth rinse in caries prevention | 63.3 | 86.4 |
16. Importance of sugar consumption restriction in caries prevention | 84.4 | 95.9 |
17. Importance of regular tooth brushing in gingivitis prevention | 85.7 | 94.6 |
18. Linkage between oral health and general health | 81 | 85.7 |