Impact of Social Media on Parents of Pediatric Dental Patients: A Cross-Sectional Survey

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To assess the impact of social media on parents' understanding and attitudes towards their children's oral health and dental decisions.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey among parents of children aged 0-15 years.
Utilized a validated 25-item questionnaire across four sections: sociodemographic data, social media use, online behaviors, and perceptions.
Analyzed data using SPSS 19.0 with descriptive statistics and chi-square tests for categorical variables.
Parents’ social media usage significantly correlates with their knowledge of children's oral health.
Differences exist between perceptions of public hospital and private clinic attendees regarding pediatric dentists' online content.
Overall, many parents feel that social media positively influences their dental care decisions.

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Cross-sectional survey evaluates social media's influence on parents' perceptions in pediatric dental care, indicating areas for improvement.

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