IMPACT OF SOCIAL MEDIA IN EDUCATING AND IMPROVING THE ORAL HEALTH STATUS IN CHILDREN

Social media is an integral part of the communal fabric of todays world, from which health care is not excluded. Communication plays a vital role in breaking down barriers between the patient and dental health professional, and in strengthening the treatment alliance. It is increasingly becoming popular as a useful tool for health care providers to motivate and encourage patients of all ages groups and social backgrounds.