Using social media can have a negative impact on adolescents’ confidence about the appearance of their teeth, new research shows. University of Otago–Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka researchers have co-authored a paper, published in Health Marketing Quarterly, that recommends policymakers move away from idealized smile imagery in oral health marketing.
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Social media affects teen dental confidence
July 6, 2026
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