Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / The film "Teeth are for Keeping" was shown to 362 children from five Boys' Clubs and an elementary school. They ranged in age from 8 to 16, and all were from families of a lower socio-economic background, residing in the Indianapolis area. The film provides the children with entertainment and created familiarity with the dentist and the dental environment. It was intended merely to introduce the children to the dental office, rather than to give them specific instructions about dental education. In their visit to the dental unit, most of the children were inquisitive and anxious to manipulate the different equipment. Black children and younger individuals among the white children gave the most evidence of enjoying the film. The film seems to reach the objectives of entertainment and increased familiarity with the dental equipment and dental offices. The unusual situations in the film, such as horseplay, were not followed to the destructive levels by the children. On the other hand, it appears that such films should be carefully studied for their effects upon young viewers.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1978.

Thesis (M.S.)--University of Michigan, 1978.

Thesis (doctoral)--Århus Tanlaegehøjskole, 1982. / Date on cover: 1981. eContent provider-neutral record in process. Description based on print version record. Includes bibliographical references (p. 315-324).

Thesis--Helsinki. / Includes bibliographical references (p. 44-53).

Thesis (doctoral)--Århus Tanlaegehøjskole, 1982. / Date on cover: 1981. Includes bibliographical references (p. 315-324).

Thesis (M.P.H.)--University of Michigan, 1943.

Thesis (M.P.H.)--University of Michigan, 1943.

Indiana University-Purdue University Indianapolis (IUPUI) / The lack of an effective method for teaching oral hygiene procedures to parents of handicapped children prompted this investigation. Seventy-nine preschool cerebral palsy children were randomly distributed according to age and sex into three groups. The parents of these groups received the following instruction: Group I - written instructions for a detailed approach to oral hygiene maintenance in the home as if the child were without handicap; Group II - written instructions for a specialized approach to home oral hygiene maintenance with emphasis on two people providing the care, and mouth propping for access and stability of the arms and legs; Group III - no specific oral hygiene instructions. Each child in each group received a thorough oral examination and deposits of dental plaque were disclosed, numerically scored and recorded. Each parent of the three study groups participated in a written examination of dental knowledge at each visit. After each examination, the correct answers were given to the parent by both a verbal and written response. Parents and children returned at 90-day intervals. Variables such as transportation, surgery performed during the period of study, deteriorating health in the child, parental apathy about dental problems, and change in family job or location, reduced the sample from seventy-nine to fifty-four subjects, with data being obtained for pre- and post- examination periods. Both test group of parents significantly improved their dental knowledge scores after ninety days. However, none of the children decreased their plaque enough to show statistical significance. Perhaps there was some motivational improvement in the Group II parents, as they returned for the examination at a better rate, judged to be significant as compared to the other groups. Further investigation is recommended either to study the technique by itself without a time interval between scores or to evaluate the factors of intelligence, economic level, gravity of medical situation, and sibling support as they offset changes in behavior. Until then, it appears on the basis of this study that it is possible to increase the parent's knowledge of oral health but that changing the behavior of the parent actually performing the task is much more difficult.

Thesis (M.S.P.H.)--University of Michigan, 1940.