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13 - Visual Module Impact on Pediatricians’ Oral Health Knowledge

Friday, May 22, 2026
10:20 AM - 10:35 AM PST
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    Presenting Author(s)

  • YK

    Ye Eun Kim, DDS

    Resident
    Bronxcare Health System
    Flushing, New York, United States

    • Research Mentor(s)

  • KL

    Khrystyna Leskiv, DDS

    Associate Program Director
    BronxCare Health System
    Bronx, New York, United States

    • Program Director(s)

  • AL

    Ann A. Layvey-Tardalo, DMD

    Program Director
    BronxCare Health System
    Bronx, New York, United States

Abstract:

Purpose: Pediatric oral health is essential to children’s physical and psychosocial development; however, dental caries and traumatic dental injuries remain prevalent, particularly among underserved populations. Despite recognizing its importance, pediatricians often report limited training and confidence in oral health assessment and dental injury management. This study evaluated whether a brief visual learning module could improve pediatric clinicians’ knowledge, confidence, and attitudes toward pediatric oral health.

Methods: A cross-sectional educational intervention was conducted among pediatric medicine clinicians at BronxCare Health System. Participants were recruited through voluntary, confidential and anonymous convenience sampling and completed a brief visual oral health learning module. Pre- and post-intervention questionnaires assessed changes in oral health knowledge, confidence, and attitudes, including recognition of dental caries and first aid for traumatic dental injuries.

Results: After completing visual learning module, participants demonstrated improved oral health knowledge and increased confidence in identifying dental issues as well as making appropriate referrals. Participants also placed greater importance on incorporating oral health assessments and anticipatory guidance into routine pediatric medical visits. Increased interest in further education related to dental trauma management was reported.

Conclusions: A brief visual educational module may be an effective tool for improving pediatric clinicians’ knowledge, confidence, and perceived importance of oral health. Interest in additional education on dental trauma and emergency management highlights gaps in interdisciplinary training. Integrating structured oral health education into pediatric medical curricula may strengthen collaboration between medical and dental providers and support earlier identification of oral disease, with the potential to improve pediatric oral health outcomes.

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