A scoping review of school-based oral health interventions among adolescents in Nigeria

A scoping review of school-based oral health interventions among adolescents in Nigeria

BackgroundThis scoping review aimed to map school-based oral health interventions for adolescents in Nigeria and to identify gaps that can be addressed to promote optimal oral health in the population.MethodsThis scoping review is registered with the Open Science Framework (OSF) Registries (https://...

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Main Authors:	Abel Nnamdi Chukwuemeka, Richard Oveh, Anita Dabar, Omorinola Afolabi, Saheed Ademola Ibraheem, Folahanmi Tomiwa Akinsolu, Abideen Olurotimi Salako, Omolola Titilayo Alade, Foluso Owotade, George Uchenna Eleje, Oliver Ezechi, Joanne Lusher, Moréniké Oluwátóyìn Foláyan
Format:	Article
Language:	English
Published:	Frontiers Media S.A. 2025-07-01
Series:	Frontiers in Oral Health
Subjects:	dental health tooth brushing frequency fluoridated toothpaste cariogenic diet dental service utilization young people
Online Access:	https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/froh.2025.1577753/full
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