ArticleProgress in orthodontics2020
The informative value and design of orthodontic practice websites in The Netherlands.
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- Comparative analysis of AI chatbot (ChatGPT-4.0 and Microsoft Copilot) and expert responses to common orthodontic questions: patient and orthodontist evaluations.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Evaluation of the Information on Dutch Dental Practice Websites Regarding the Treatment of (Frail) Elderly Patients.International dental journal · 2025Article
- Assessment of the quality and accuracy of information contained within the websites of marketed orthodontic products: a cross-sectional investigation.The Angle orthodontist · 2024Article
- Quality assessment of available Internet information on early orthodontic treatment.BMC oral health · 2024Article
- Orthodontic practice marketing: The orthodontist and laypeople's perspective.Journal of orthodontic science · 2024Article
- Information on the Internet about clear aligner treatment-an assessment of content, quality, and readability.Journal of orofacial orthopedics = Fortschritte der Kieferorthopadie : Organ/official journal Deutsche Gesellschaft fur Kieferorthopadie · 2022Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe aims of this cross-sectional study were to investigate the regulatory compliance of Dutch practice websites offering orthodontic services, readability of the available treatment information, website design as well as possible relationship with practice location and professional qualification of practitioners.
methodsA comprehensive Internet search was performed using the Google search engine and five relevant terms in Dutch. Eligibility screening of the first 50 results of each search led to the final inclusion of 111 websites. The content of the selected websites was evaluated in terms of compliance to international regulations on ethical advertising guidelines (CED), treatment information text readability using Flesch Reading Ease Score (FRES), and website design using the BDC assessment tool.
resultsReporting of websites according to CED guidelines covered on average 85% of the mandatory items. No significant differences were observed between dental and orthodontic practices, and between practices located in densely and sparsely populated regions (P > 0.05). The mean FRES of the displayed information indicated difficult-to-understand text. BDC scores of multi-location practices were significantly higher than the rest (P < 0.006).
conclusionsThe websites of orthodontic practices in The Netherlands do not fully comply with CED guidelines on ethical advertising. Readability of the displayed information and website technical performance needs to be further optimized.
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