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The questionnaire consisted of seven questions: six close-ended questions to evaluate teachers\u2019 satisfaction with the training, their perceived oral-health-related knowledge, and their perceived competence in delivering OHE, and one open-ended question to collect their comments and suggestions for enhancing the OHE training.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Results<\/jats:title><jats:p>A total of 6,210 teachers joined the OHE training and 4,882 teachers completed the questionnaires (response rate: 79%). The survey found that 4,691 (96%) teachers were satisfied with the training, and the same number agreed that the OHE training was essential for delivering OHE. In addition, 4,680 (96%) teachers found the lecture informative and 4,393 (90%) teachers rated the group discussion as useful. After the OHE training, 4,716 (96%) teachers reported that they were more knowledgeable in recognizing childhood oral diseases and 4,665 (96%) teachers believed they were more skillful in delivering OHE. Regarding comments and suggestions, teachers opined that the OHE was informative and comprehensive. They suggested developing videos and hands-on workshops for the OHE training and expressed a desire to learn more about the dental treatment of common dental diseases. They also recommended providing teaching aids, such as booklets and tooth models, for use in kindergartens.<\/jats:p><\/jats:sec><jats:sec><jats:title>Conclusion<\/jats:title><jats:p>The kindergarten teachers generally had a better understanding of childhood oral conditions after the OHE training. 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