Boyer E M
J Public Health Dent. 1976 Fall;36(4):237-43. doi: 10.1111/j.1752-7325.1976.tb02611.x.
This investigation utilized mail questionnaires to determine public school teachers' perceived adequacy to teach six dental health topics and responsbility for dental health in the classroom. The majority of public school teachers surveyed in Iowa City and surrounding communities felt adequate to teach dental health topics with two major exceptions: increasing proficiency in brushing and flossing, and understanding the processes and reasons for periodontal disease. More importantly, this study indicates that many teachers do not consider dental health activities to be responsibilities of the public school teacher.
这项调查通过邮寄问卷来确定公立学校教师对教授六个牙齿健康主题的自我认知能力以及在课堂上对牙齿健康的责任。在爱荷华市及周边社区接受调查的大多数公立学校教师认为自己有能力教授牙齿健康主题，但有两个主要例外：提高刷牙和使用牙线的熟练程度，以及理解牙周病的发病过程和原因。更重要的是，这项研究表明，许多教师不认为牙齿健康活动是公立学校教师的责任。
