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Contextual, Family, and Individual Pathways from Screen Time to Oral Health.

Journal of dental research · Rego IN, Baker SR, Rebelo MAB, Vettore MV, Rebelo Vieira JM · 2026-10-23

Screen time was not directly linked to dental conditions in Brazilian adolescents but was associated with reduced toothbrushing frequency and worse oral health-related quality of life, with socioeconomic factors influencing these pathways.

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