Changes in Oral Health Knowledge from viewing Whatsapp Video and Infographics in Schoolchildren - A Randomized Control Trial

INTERVENTION: Arm 1: Oral health promotion Video Oral health promotion material: Developed by the team Specialist dentists to suit children's age group and level of understanding. Mode of delivery will be by Through whatss app to the Parents of the school children on their registered mobile numbers. Number of times intervention of promotion material : Once Contents of the video :1) Plaque and its role in oral diseases 2) Oral hygiene practices and care. 3) Benefits and proper use of fluoride 4) Dietary advice for oral health 5) Importance of regular dental attendance. Duration of the video: 6‐8 minutes A post‐test questionnaire to check oral health knowledge was given to the participants that measured their exposure to the video. CONDITION: Dental Caries;Gum health; ; Dental Caries ; Gum health Oral and Gastrointestinal ‐ Normal oral and gastrointestinal development and function Public Health ‐ Health promotion/education PRIMARY OUTCOME: Change in oral health knowledge as assessed by study‐specific questionnaire[Outcome will be assessed at the 1) Baseline 2) One week post‐intervention.] SECONDARY OUTCOME: ; Parent's satisfaction, perceptions and feedback (a composite secondary outcome) as assessed by semi‐structured interviews. [After three weeks of the intervention/s. ] INCLUSION CRITERIA: School Children aged between 9 to 12 years with informed consent from parents