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Oral Health Status in Children With β-Thalassemia Major
Sponsor: Cairo University
Summary
To evaluate the effectiveness of a structured oral health educational program on oral hygiene status and oral health-related quality of life (OHRQoL) among children diagnosed with β-thalassemia.
Official title: Effectiveness of a Structured Oral Health Educational Program on Oral Hygiene and Oral Health Related Quality of Life in Children With β-Thalassemia Major: Before and After Interventional Study.
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
8 Years - 10 Years
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Enrollment
45
Start Date
2026-11-01
Completion Date
2027-12
Last Updated
2026-05-29
Healthy Volunteers
No
Conditions
Interventions
oral health educational program for Immediate Intervention Group
Oral Health Educational Program Educational Content (Oral health educational session) including: * Interactive lectures with visual aids and video demonstration * Correct Tooth brushing technique * Frequency \& time of brushing * How to use mouth rinse and toothpaste * How to properly use the dental floss Teaching Methods * Demonstration on dental models * Hands-on supervised brushing * Use of disclosing agents Motivational Interviewing * Caregiver's guide booklet * Dietary counseling * Importance of mouth rinse and fluoridated tooth pastes Materials Used * Ultra soft Toothbrushes * Alcohol-free mouth rinse * Use of fluoridated toothpaste * Interdental floss * Oral health promotion leaflet
routine oral hygiene instructions
Use toothbrush and toothpaste for oral hygiene Brush twice daily Regular dental checkups Keep toothbrush clean