Impact of Social Media on Oral Health: A Narrative Review

Authors

  • Pranav V Manek Senior Lecturer, Department of Oral Medicine and Radiology, pacific dental college and research centre, Udaipur, Rajasthan, India.
  • Tarang Mehta MDS - Oral & Maxillofacial Pathology, Private practitioner,Bhavnagar, India.
  • Hitika P Doda MDS, Department of Endodontics and Conservative Dentistry,Dental assistant, New Jersey, United States.
  • Rashmi Laddha Professor, Department of Periodontics, Dr Rajesh Ramdasji Kambe dental college and hospital, Akola, Maharashtra, India.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.48165/cqfn8y89

Keywords:

Social media, Oral health, Awareness, Education, Challenges, Opportunities

Abstract

This narrative review delves into the impact of social  media on oral health, examining its influence on  awareness and education, the associated challenges  and risks, strategies to mitigate negative impacts, and  future opportunities. Understanding the multifaceted  impact of social media on oral health is crucial for  developing effective approaches to leverage its  potential and address its pitfalls. 

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Published

2022-10-20

Issue

Vol. 5 No. 2 (2022): Academia Journal of Medicine (Jul-Dec)

Section

Review Paper

How to Cite

Impact of Social Media on Oral Health: A Narrative Review . (2022). Academia Journal of Medicine, 5(2), 18–23. https://doi.org/10.48165/cqfn8y89