Harn S D, Dunning D G
Department of Oral Biology, University of Nebraska Medical Center College of Dentistry, Lincoln, USA.
ASDC J Dent Child. 1996 Jul-Aug;63(4):281-4.
This study presents survey results regarding the utilization of a dental carnival as a primary educator of oral health in children. Three-hundred randomly selected parents/guardians (54.7 percent of the sample) returned useable surveys. Most carnival events/booths/characters received high ratings in both educational and entertainment value. The entertainment value of events/booths was enhanced by the level of physical activity involved. A significant reduction in the fear children have in going to the dentist was attributed by respondents to attending the carnival. Respondents indicated that the toothbrushing, flossing and nutrition habits of children were enhanced by the carnival experience. The dental carnival is also seen as being an integral member of the dental team, along with the family and dentist/hygienist, in educating children about dental health.
本研究展示了关于将牙科嘉年华作为儿童口腔健康主要教育方式的使用情况的调查结果。三百名随机挑选的家长/监护人（占样本的54.7%）返回了可用的调查问卷。大多数嘉年华活动/摊位/角色在教育价值和娱乐价值方面都获得了高分。活动/摊位的娱乐价值因所涉及的身体活动水平而得到提升。受访者认为，孩子们去看牙医时的恐惧显著减少是因为参加了嘉年华。受访者表示，嘉年华体验增强了孩子们的刷牙、使用牙线和营养习惯。牙科嘉年华也被视为牙科团队中不可或缺的一员，与家庭以及牙医/口腔保健员一道，对儿童进行口腔健康教育。
