| Abstract [eng] |
Adolescent dental caries prevalence is still a major worldwide health concern, emphasizing the need for thorough knowledge and strategies to address this problem. The aim of this literature review is to illustrate the epidemiology and prevalence of dental caries among adolescents worldwide. The tasks are as follows: Firstly, measuring the disparities of caries incidences and oral health literacy among adolescents on a global scale. For this, the incidence of dental caries will be assessed on a worldwide scale and the corresponding risk factors will be described. The second part will include the definition and measurement of oral health literacy, while also describing the impact of social media on oral health literacy. Further on, the correlation between caries incidence and oral health literacy will be described. Finally, the last part will cover the challenges and deficits in existing literature, as well as implications and interventions for public health. |
