International Journal of Nursing Education and Research 4(4): October -December 2016 437 ISSN 2347-8640 (Print) www.anvpublication.org 2454-2660 (Online) www.ijneronline.com RESEARCH ARTICLE Effectiveness of Video Assisted Learning Package on Knowledge Regarding Oral Hygiene among Children Shilpa Singh 1 , Mr. Sunil Kumar Garg 2 , Mr. Sanjay Gupta 3 1 Lecturer, Kular College of Nursing, Khanna District Ludhiana 2 Associate Professor, SINPMS, Badal, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, A Constitute College of BFUHS, Fdk 3 Assistant Professor, SINPMS, Badal, Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab, A Constituent College of BFUHS, Fdk. *Corresponding Author’s Email: shilpasingh8990@gmail.com ABSTRACT: INTRODUCTION: Oral health is an important aspect of individual’s health which can be improved and maintained by healthy oral practices. AIM: The study was aimed to evaluate the effectiveness of video assisted learning package on knowledge regarding oral hygiene among children. MATERIAL AND METHODS: A study was conducted on 60 school children selected through simple random sampling technique using true experimental research design in Government primary schools of District Sri Muktsar Sahib, Punjab. Data was collected using structured questionnaire and statistically analysed. RESULTS: A statistically significant difference was found in mean pretest (8.83) and mean posttest (14.90) knowledge score o experimental group at 0.05 level of significance. There was a statistically significant difference in posttest mean knowledge scores of experimental group (14.90) and control group (10.37) at 0.05 level of significance. CONCLUSION: The study concluded an enhancement in level of knowledge by video assisted learning package and recommended similar patterns of Education to improve the oral health of individuals. KEYWORDS: Oral Hygiene, School Children, Video Assisted Learning Package. INTRODUCTION: While, the eyes may be the window to the soul, our mouth is a window to our body. The state of person’s oral health can offer lots of clues about his/her overall health. Oral health may be defined as the standard of health of oral and related tissues which enables an individual to eat, speak and socialize without active disease, discomfort or embarrassment, which contributes to general well-being. 1 Oral hygiene is the practice of keeping the mouth healthy and clean by brushing and flossing, to prevent tooth decay and gum disease. Received on 03.06.2016 Modified on 22.06.2016 Accepted on 29.06.2016 © A&V Publications all right reserved Int. J. Nur. Edu. and Research. 2016; 4(4): 437-440. DOI: 10.5958/2454-2660.2016.00080.6 The purpose of oral hygiene is to prevent the formation of plaques, the sticky film of bacteria. Plaque adheres to the crevices and fissures of the teeth and generates acids that, when not removed on a regular basis, slowly eat away or decay the protective enamel surface of the teeth, causing cavities to form. Plaque irritates the gums and lead to periodontal diseases and which further leads to tooth loss. 2 A considerable population of children in the developing nations is being affected by tooth decay and most of the time the proper treatment is given the last priority owing to limited access to oral health services. 3 The school age is a period of overall development. 4 During this period child learns to become productive member of peer group. If proper habits are inculcated during this period it will be helpful for child’s health and also he can practice it throughout his life. Dental diseases are among the most common and widespread diseases around the globe. Poor oral health and untreated dental conditions can have a significant impact on the