Table 3.

Comparative assessment of knowledge of teachers on oral health before and after training program

Knowledge and Attitude Variables
Question	Before training Correct responses n=50 n(%)	After training Correct responses n=50 n(%)	P
How many sets of teeth do we get in our lifetime?	44 (88)	50 (100)	0.03*
Children teeth are also known as?	50 (100)	50 (100)	1.00
Teeth which help in cutting and biting are known as?	37 (74)	45 (90)	0.008*
First milk tooth erupts in the mouth at around?	44 (88)	47 (94)	0.25
Color of healthy gums is?	44 (88)	50 (100)	0.03*
Accumulation of plaque (sticky food deposits) and calculus (tartar) causes gum problems?	47 (94)	50 (100)	0.25
Small hole (cavity) formation on the tooth surface by the action of sweetened sticky foods in called?	44 (88)	48 (96)	0.12
A split in the lip or the roof of the mouth seen at birth is called?	24 (48)	48 (96)	0.001*
Daily tooth brushing prevents tooth decay?	49 (98)	50 (100)	1.00
Consumption of soft drinks is good for teeth?	49 (98)	50 (100)	1.00
Sealant placement on chewing surfaces of teeth helps to prevent decay?	24 (48)	49 (98)	0.001*
Regular dental visits are important for maintaining good oral health?	50 (100)	50 (100)	1.00
Does oral health affect general health?	49 (98)	50 (100)	1.00
Approach and Actions Change Variables
Frequency of brushing daily should be?	47 (94)	50 (100)	0.25
Time taken for tooth brushing?	42 (84)	50 (100)	0.008*
Tooth brushing should be done with?	50 (100)	50 (100)	1.00
How often shall toothbrush be changed?	2 (4)	38 (76)	0.001*
Knocked out tooth/broken tooth fragment due to fall/injury can be saved by placing it in?	18 (36)	50 (100)	0.001*
Measure to reduce tobacco craving?	28 (56)	50 (100)	0.001*
When shall you visit a dentist?	46 (92)	50 (100)	0.12

*P≤0.05. Mc Nemar test.