ArticleDental press journal of orthodontics
Social media and Dentistry: ethical and legal aspects.
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- The nature and accuracy of Instagram posts concerning marketed orthodontic products.The Angle orthodontist · 2022Article
- Social Media and Health Care (Part II): Narrative Review of Social Media Use by Patients.Journal of medical Internet research · 2022Review
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Abstract
introductionIn a saturated market with an over-supply of undergraduate and graduate programs, social media have become attractive means of advertising in Dentistry. However, posts frequently contain ethical violations and lead to service commodification, and their contents are often in disagreement with the Code of Consumer Protection.
objectiveThis article, which focuses on ethical and legal developments, contributes to the discussion and elucidation of questions associated with advertising that uses clinical images and photographs of patients in social media for commercial purposes and self-promotion.
conclusionSocial media and networks are valuable tools of dissemination and exchange of information because of their flexibility, democratic character and low cost. However, their abusive or misleading use, as well as the ethical and legal violations associated with the difficulty in controlling their use, may lead to serious damages and unfavorable court decisions.
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