Levy G F, Austin G R
ASDC J Dent Child. 1984 Jan-Feb;51(1):66-70.
Due to the potential impact fluoride has on the prevention of dental caries and the lack of research on health education programs in Head Start, a status study was conducted to identify what is being taught to pre-school children and their parents about fluoride. The content of the oral health education program was adequate in terms of toothbrushing, nutrition, and functions of and visits to the dentist. The most significant problem was the lack of education about the significance of fluoride. Parents' and teachers' knowledge of oral health was quite high. The parents' lowest level of knowledge was in the area of fluoride. Inconsistencies between oral health knowledge and behavior were noted for parents and teachers. Health professionals should be aware of the lack of emphasis on fluoride education and direct their efforts toward educating children and their parents through clinical and preschool educational situations.
由于氟化物对预防龋齿具有潜在影响，且针对“启智计划”中的健康教育项目缺乏研究，因此开展了一项现状研究，以确定针对学龄前儿童及其父母传授了哪些关于氟化物的知识。口腔健康教育项目在刷牙、营养以及看牙医的作用和就诊方面内容充足。最显著的问题是缺乏关于氟化物重要性的教育。家长和教师的口腔健康知识水平相当高。家长知识水平最低的领域是氟化物方面。家长和教师在口腔健康知识与行为之间存在不一致的情况。卫生专业人员应意识到对氟化物教育缺乏重视，并通过临床和学前教育场景，努力对儿童及其父母进行教育。
