Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal Iran Red Crescent Med J 2011; 13(12):906-907 ©Iranian Red Crescent Medical Journal LETTER TO THE EDITOR Effectiveness of Peer Education of Tooth-Brushing in

Dental caries and periodontal diseases are still con-sidered the most frequent oral ailments and consid-ered as public health problems, which could result in the loss of dental structures and its support. Although dentistry has experienced great advances, the preven-tion of dental caries and periodontal diseases are still the best form of treatment.1 Therefore, education of patients deserves the most attention in preventive dentistry. As children and teenagers are more recep-tive to new knowledge, they can respond to trainings with greater efficiency. However, when working with the children, the education methods must be attractive and arouse the children's attention.1 The tendency for people to pay attention to their peers also may be utilized in educating for oral health.