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Social media addiction, maternal mental health, and children's oral health behaviours among immigrants.

PloS one · Bohlouli S, Murugeshappa D, Bohlouli B, Amin M · 2026-08-27

Researchers found that immigrant mothers' anxiety and depression were associated with reduced toothbrushing in their children, though social media addiction did not explain this relationship. Mental health screening in dental settings may help improve oral health outcomes in immigrant communities.

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