Based on these critical issues discussed and on the characteristics of preadolescence, I have developed a conceptual model for the thesis; “Oral Health Promotion Model for Preadolescents

The new conceptual model emphasizes different approaches compared to the well-known health behavior models as follows: 1) The “Maternal modeling” concept as one of the main components. 2) Emphasis on oral health-related cognition-affect, and societal influences. 3) The concept of preadolescent’s well-being as an “outcome” measure. 4) Multiple interaction, not unilateral, pathways between certain components of the model.