BMC Oral Health (04/03/25) Gaffar, Balgis Osman; Alkhaldi, Abdulrahman; Alshehri, Turki; et al.

An educational video intervention on oral health (OH) helped physicians and nurses improve their knowledge and likelihood of incorporating OH care into their practices, according to new research. The study featured a survey on OH knowledge, beliefs, and practices administered to physicians and nurses before and after the intervention, which consisted of either a video-based OH educational intervention or a brochure about OH. In all, 213 participants (56% physicians) were randomized to receive one of the two interventions. In both groups, there was a significant improvement in overall OH knowledge after the intervention phase. Knowledge about gingivitis and periodontics-related issues increased as well. The post-survey showed more improvement among women compared with men and among physicians versus nurses. While overall belief scores for providing OH education did not change meaningfully after the interventions, the researchers noted a moderate increase in providing OH care to patients and conducting OH screenings. The video-based OH intervention was "a flexible and cost-effective way to provide continuing education to large numbers of healthcare professionals and can be tailored based on needs and demands," the study authors concluded. Additionally, they noted the benefits of educating healthcare providers about OH, with increased collaboration between medical and dental teams and more comprehensive patient care.

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