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Development and implementation of an integrated oral health and nutrition education program using community children's cafeterias: A pilot study.

PloS one · Hidaka R, Kojo A, Masuda Y, Hata S, Tanaka M, Watanabe T, Matsuo K · 2026-09-03

A six-month program combining oral health and nutrition education delivered through community children's cafeterias increased children's fluoride use and nutritional awareness, and improved attitudes toward diet and chewing among both children and parents.

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