[Problems and aspects of the solution of the health education of schoolchildren in the lower grades in questions of oral hygiene].

It is dealt with the significance of the education about oral hygiene which must be started at preschool age, the repercussions of its neglect being illustrated by authoritative studies (e.g., those of Künzel). The results obtained by questioning 107 pupils (aged between 8 and 10 years) and 33 dentists revealed the unsatisfactory state of information and education about oral hygiene. Furthermore, searching interviews of class-teachers showed that the existent opportunities of taking influence are not used or that their use is not effective enough. Ways of realization are presented in the form of suggestions referring not only to curricular and extra-curricular possibilities but also to aspects of the planning and management as well as of the instruction and continuing education of dentists and teachers.