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Integrating Oral Health Curriculum into Indian Schools: Evidence-Based Perspectives and Policy Recommendations for National Implementation from a trial in Kerala, India

2025-11-25

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<title>Abstract</title> <p>Oral diseases, particularly dental caries, remain a pressing public health challenge in India, affecting a significant proportion of children and contributing to long-term health, social, and economic consequences. Despite numerous health initiatives, structured, evidence-based oral health education is still insufficiently integrated into school curricula, limiting opportunities for ear...

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DOI: 10.21203/rs.3.rs-8186678/v1

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