Effectiveness of an interactive online parenting intervention for preventing dental caries in young children

儿童龋齿是一种常见的问题，但通过定期保持口腔卫生和限制糖的摄入很容易预防。父母帮助儿童采取积极的健康做法，但许多父母缺乏让孩子参与的能力。对父母来说，简单的在线干预在促进健康行为和预防龋齿方面非常有用。这种类型的干预可以非常便宜，为父母所接受，并且具有长期的益处，因为童年的习惯可以持续一生。

Dental caries in children is a common problem but easily preventable through regular oral hygiene and restricted sugar intake. Parents help children to adopt positive health practices but many lack competence in engaging their children. Simple online intervention for parents can be very useful in promoting healthy behaviour and preventing dental caries.This type of intervention can be very cheap, acceptable to parents and have long-lasting benefits as childhood habits sustain for the lifetime.