Effectiveness of an interactive online parenting intervention for preventing dental caries in young children [ 2019 - ]

Research Grant

Researchers: Dr Santosh Tadakamadla (Principal investigator)

Brief description 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.

Funding Amount $327,192.00

Funding Scheme Early Career Fellowships

Notes Public Health (Australia) ECF