Social media use and adolescent oral health: A scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Introduction

Social media has revolutionized information sharing, particularly among adolescents who frequently use it for health-related content. However, their use of social media concerning oral health remains unclear. This scoping review aims to map available literature on the use of social media regarding oral health among adolescents.

Methods

Following Arksey & O'Malley's framework and PRISMA-SCR guidelines, comprehensive searches were conducted in Medline (Ovid), PubMed, and Scopus databases from January 2013 to December 2024. Reference lists of relevant studies were also reviewed. Two researchers independently screened and extracted relevant data from eligible studies. The data included publication year, authors, country, study design, aims, social media platforms, c

SUBMITTER: Murugeshappa D 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12035006 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan-Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature