Interactive School-Based Oral Health Education Program to Reduce Periodontal Disease in Palestinian Adolescents

"The interactive program in this study is distinguished by its multi-modal, hands-on approach and its sustained, bi-weekly delivery over two months, whereas most other school-based interventions rely on a single lecture or short-term animation. Specifically, our program:~Combines interactive lectures with live demonstrations (brushing/flossing on models), group discussions, and educational puzzles to reinforce learning through active participation rather than passive listening.~Uses anatomical tooth-and-gum replicas alongside PowerPoint slides and photographs to bridge theory and practice within each 30-45-minute session.~Addresses periodontal risk factors (e.g., smoking, diet) in dedicated sessions, integrating behavioural change techniques (e.g., problem-solving brainstorming, personalized feedback) rather than focusing solely on plaque removal.~Is delivered in six sessions (one every 10 days) to maximize retention and allow for iterative skill practice, unlike brief brush-along"