Attitudes and Knowledge about Children’s Oral Health

Dear Colleagues,

It is my great honor to serve as the Guest Editor of a Special Issue of the International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health, entitled "Attitudes and Knowledge about Children’s Oral Health".

Dental caries is a significant public health problem worldwide and affects all age groups, especially children. Frequent tooth brushing, a balanced diet, and regular dental visits are crucial to maintaining healthy mouths.

The acquisition of consistent behaviors in childhood begins at home, with parents playing an essential role in a child's attitude toward oral health; therefore, it is important to emphasize that parents and caregivers should be informed that their dental habits affect children's oral health and, in turn, their quality of life. Furthermore, according to the World Health Organization, health education is essential for improving individuals' health behaviors through learning and experience. Hence, the goal of oral health education is to increase the knowledge of all those involved in a child's upbringing and education to acquire good behaviors, attitudes, and skills that contribute to better oral health.

This Special Issue aims to highlight the importance of education in maintaining oral health and acquiring good oral habits as well as practices in children, which will consequently lead to the preservation and improvement of their oral health.

We invite researchers to submit original and review articles that support ongoing efforts to improve understanding in this area.

We look forward to receiving your contributions.

Dr. Antonija Tadin
Guest Editor

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• children's attitudes
• children’s knowledge
• dental caries
• dental trauma
• healthcare practicians
• oral disease
• oral health
• oral health behavior
• oral health education
• oral health literacy
• oral health practice
• oral health promotion
• oral health prevention
• oral hygiene
• parental attitudes
• parental knowledge