Journal of International Society of Preventive and Community Dentistry
Teaching Sugar in Schools: A Scoping Review of School-Based Sugar Interventions and Their Relevance to Oral Health
By Rara Warih Gayatri, Taufan Bramantoro, Dini Setyowati and 1 others.
Abstract
Abstract Objective: This study aimed to map the key topics related to sugar consumption in school-based health promotion interventions and examine the extent of oral health integration.
Methods
A comprehensive search was carried out in PubMed, Scopus, and CINAHL databases, with the last update conducted on March 23, 2026. Gray literature was also used based on World Health Organization database. Randomized controlled trials and quasi-experimental studies reporting school-based health promotion interventions focused on sugar consumption among elementary school students were included. Study selection followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses approach.