Revolutionizing Oral Health Promotion in Children and Adolescents: Insights from a Scoping Review

Posted: January 13, 2025
The scoping review examined effective interventions for changing oral health behaviours in children and adolescents aged 8 to 18. Most studies focused on direct education for children, with a few influencing parents and teachers indirectly. Interventions included traditional oral health education, motivational interviewing, and the social cognitive theory, showing effectiveness. Future strategies should incorporate practical activities, gamification, and long-term reinforcement. Higher quality studies are needed with detailed intervention descriptions and longer follow-up periods.

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