Title: Prevention and Awareness Strategies Among Children: A Vital Role in Promoting Oral Health Education – Conf. Univ. dr. Ioana Lile

Assoc. Prof. DMD, PHD. Ioana Lile has completed her studies at the Faculty of Dentistry and serves as the Dean of the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of the West “Vasile Goldiș” in Arad. She is actively involved in academic and professional activities, contributing to the development of study programs and promoting oral health education. Ioana Lile is dedicated to promoting oral health in the community and supports educational events aimed at preventing tooth decay and improving oral hygiene. Among other things she is also involved in organizing important academic events, such as the UVVG Dentistry Congress.

Preventing tooth decay is one of the major concerns globally being one of the most common conditions in both adults and children this having repercussions on the overall health of the body in current strategies for preventing tooth decay are included strategies that lead to the formation of oral hygiene habits including tooth brushing and the use of dental floss as well as dietary hygiene habits with the aim of preventing the formation of dental plaque or removing it easily preventing tooth decay involves a multifaceted approach that includes proper oral hygiene regular dental checkups and a healthy diet proper oral hygiene is essential and includes regular tooth brushing and the use of dental floss to remove bacterial plaque and food debris thus reducing the risk of cavities using fluoride toothpaste helps strengthen tooth enamel and inhibit the action of bacteria that cause cavities a healthy diet involves reducing sugar consumption and avoiding acidic foods to prevent cavities regular dental visits allow for early detection of cavities and the application of preventive measures such as dental sealants and fluoride treatments patient education is crucial for promoting knowledge about proper oral hygiene and the importance of regular dental visits educational programs in schools can help form healthy habits from an early age implementing these strategies can significantly reduce the incidence of tooth decay and promote optimal oral health in the long term