... the caries index. Moreover,gingival health status and oral health habits of children seem poor1113.The Chinese health authorities haveemphasised preventive oral careand oral health education ... educationmanual16 encompassing an appro-priate booklet and a guide forincluding oral health into lessons,use of health education materialssuch as a manuscript for puppettheatre, accompanying ... ongeneral health, oral health, teethand their functions, dental plaqueand tooth decay, diet, sugar and health (general and dental), self-care for oral health and the impor-tance of dental visits....