<![CDATA[Background: Digital transformation has increased public access to health information through various online platforms. Purpose: This study aimed to identify the level of digital health literacy, assess preventive oral health behaviour, and analyse the relationship between digital health literacy and preventive oral health behaviour among Generation Z dental technicians. Methods: A quantitative cross-sectional study was conducted among 120 Generation Z dental technicians and dental technology students in West Jakarta using purposive sampling. Data were collected from January to March 2026 through an online survey. Digital health literacy was measured using the eHealth Literacy Scale (eHEALS), while preventive oral health behaviour was assessed using a structured questionnaire. Data were analysed using descriptive statistics and Spearman’s rank correlation test with a significance level of 0.05. Results: Most respondents had moderate digital health literacy (53.3%) and adequate preventive oral health behaviour (55.0%). A significant positive correlation was found between digital health literacy and preventive oral health behaviour (r = 0.462; p < 0.001). Conclusion: Digital health literacy is significantly associated with preventive oral health behaviour among Generation Z dental technicians. Integrating digital health literacy into dental vocational education may support evidence-based decision-making and promote sustainable preventive oral health practices.]]>
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