Introduction and objective:

Early childhood oral health is important for the good development of children, being a priority in public health policies. to evaluate the impact of an educational intervention on the state of oral health of children, belonging to an educational institution in the city of Medellin.

Materials and methods:

An intervention study was carried out between 2015 and 2017, based on three phases: a) oral screening of children and surveys of their oral care to parents or representatives, b) carrying out educational activities and application of fluoride varnish, c) evaluation of the strategy. A descriptive analysis of the information collected and a bivariate analysis were performed to compare the findings within the study period.

Results:

479 schoolchildren between 2015 and 2017 were examined, significant differences were found in the modified COP index and the percentage of plaque between the periods compared, with a decrease in carious lesions with cavitation, white spot and plaque index after implementation of the strategy.

Conclusion:

The promotion of practices regarding oral care improved the quality of tooth brushing and decreased the frequency of tooth decay in the study population. It is suggested to continue with the teaching and motivation programs to improve and maintain good oral health in early childhood.

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