Teachers participating in the study are randomly assigned to one of three training options—an in-person session, a conference call or a self-paced program—in order to compare which method best supports oral health education.
Participants randomized to the in-person training group will receive on-site sessions, with the study team traveling to their location to deliver the training.
A $300 honorarium is offered to participating teachers.
In-person sessions
- 90-minute training lecture
- Curriculum and tool kit
- Follow-up surveys (online 7 days, 3, 6 and 12 months)
- Brief review seminar via Zoom (3, 6 and 12 months)
- Training of the teachers occurs after school hours*
Conference call platforms (Zoom)
- 90-minute training lecture (via Zoom)
- Curriculum and tool kit
- Follow-up surveys (online 7 days, 3, 6 and 12 months)
- Brief review seminar via Zoom (3, 6 and 12 months)
- Training of the teachers occurs after school hours*
Self-taught (online, at your own pace)
- 90-minute recorded training lecture
- Curriculum and tool kit
- Follow-up surveys (online 7 days, 3, 6 and 12 months)
- Brief review seminar via Zoom (3, 6 and 12 months)
- Training of the teachers occurs after school hours*
*Scheduling to be discussed with individual schools/teachers participating
Oral care supplies and educational materials
All teachers and their students will receive toothpaste, toothbrush and dental floss.
