SynthesisCanadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD2023
Online social networks for prevention and promotion of oral health: a systematic review.
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13 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 13 citations in OpenAlex.
- Use of social media by parents as a resource for knowledge on children's oral health: a systematic review.Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD · 2025Pooled it
- Teledentistry Applied to Health and Education Outcomes: Evidence Gap Map.Journal of medical Internet research · 2024Pooled it
- WhatsApp-Supported Teledentistry to Reinforce Oral Health Promotion Among Older Adults Residing in Rural and Urban Areas: Randomized Controlled Trial.JMIR mHealth and uHealth · 2026Trial
- Empowered Smiles Through Education and Motivation (e-SEM): A Theory-Driven Digital Oral Health Behaviour Intervention.International dental journal · 2026Article
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- Use of digital platforms and social media as a source of information on children's oral health by parents: a cross-sectional survey analysis in a Spanish sample.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Article
- TikTok as a Source of Information on Temporomandibular Disorders: Reliable Health Education or Misinformation?Journal of clinical and experimental dentistry · 2025Review
- Comparison of YouTube, TikTok, and Instagram as digital sources for obtaining information about pulp therapy in primary and permanent teeth.Restorative dentistry & endodontics · 2025Article
- Review
- Using Social Media to Disseminate Behavior Change Interventions: Scoping Review of Systematic Reviews.Journal of medical Internet research · 2025Article
- Social Media Use and Oral Health-Related Misconceptions in Saudi Arabia: Cross-Sectional Study.JMIR formative research · 2025Article
- Towards 'Formalising' WhatsApp Teledermatology Practice in KZ-N District Hospitals: Key Informant Interviews.International journal of environmental research and public health · 2024Article
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Abstract
Aim: To evaluate the impact of online social networks (OSN) as resources for promoting behaviour changes related to the prevention and promotion of oral health. Methods: This was a systematic review with meta-analysis of randomized clinical trials identified in databases (MEDLINE/Embase/Lilacs), published up until May 2022, and prepared according to Cochrane recommendations. Studies that used OSN (WhatsApp Results: In total, 3171 studies were evaluated, of which 12 studies met the inclusion criteria for the review and contained data on 1669 participants. The most frequently investigated OSN were WhatsApp Conclusion: OSN could be effective tools for improving oral health outcomes in young people.
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