Impact of social media in educating and improving the oral health status in children – A Comprehensive review Review Article
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Electronic media in the form of television and radio has played a pivotal role over the decades in influencing human minds. Social media is the most popular form of modern-day media that directly connects people all over the world. Due to its fast access and ease of use, in the form of text messages, images, audio and video files, social media has irreplaceably taken over present-day modes of communication. It is also the most economical means which have made its use span across all age groups. Children love the variety of exciting videos that brings to them a plethora of information and are hooked onto it from a very young age. Social media has limitless potential when used as a learning tool. It can create awareness, spread knowledge and can guide in adopting new life style practices. We are all familiar with how kids like to imitate. They watch and learn simple manners such as saying ‘thank you’ and ‘sorry’ like their favourite cartoon characters who become their role models. Images and videos help children absorb information in a fun way that can easily be reproduced when needed. As learning begins early, surely the impact of social media on young minds is surmounted and can help them develop healthy habits. In this essay it has been discussed in detail how social media can be made useful in both educating and improving oral health status of children
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