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Implementation and preliminary educational outcomes of a schoolbased peer-led oral health program in primary school children: A Pilot Study.

European journal of paediatric dentistry · Maspero C, Giannini L, Inchingolo AM, Cressoni C, Esposito L, Dini C, Di Iasio G, Mauri MA, Macrì F, Palermo A, Inchingolo F, Calò F, Inchingolo AD, Dipalma G · 2026-09-01

A school-based peer-led oral health program trained fourth-grade students to educate younger peers through interactive activities. At 5-month follow-up, most participants showed improved oral health knowledge and self-reported better hygiene and dietary habits compared with baseline.

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