Climate change and your smile: unveiling the oral health impacts of global warming- a scoping review
Abstract
Background: Global warming, a major public health hazard, is affecting oral health globally. Climate change, including temperature extremes, UV radiation, dietary changes, water scarcity, and socioeconomic impacts, is causing oral health issues. The purpose of this review is to assess the effect of global warming in oral cavity at the moment.
Methods: A thorough search for research published between 2000 and 2024 was done using various online data bases. Relevant studies were identified, screened, and included in accordance with the Preferred Reporting Items of Systematic Reviews and Meta‑Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines standards as per the selection criterion.
Results: A total of 45 studies satisfied the requirements for inclusion. Significant findings show that global warming plays an important role in oral infections.
Conclusion: Vulnerable communities are most affected, necessitating technical advancements, international collaboration, and integrated public health strategies to maintain accessible dental care systems to combat the effects of global warming.
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