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Dental Communication and Social Media: Legal and Ethical Framework
Sponsor: University of Roma La Sapienza
Summary
This observational study explores the legal and ethical boundaries of dental communication on social media, analyzing Italian regulatory evolution. Through surveys involving dental professionals and patients, it assesses awareness of advertising regulations and the impact of digital communication on the patient-practitioner relationship. The research identifies knowledge gaps regarding deceptive advertising and highlights the need for transparent, deontologically compliant digital practices to protect public health.
Official title: Legal Considerations on Dental Communication Via Social Media: Liability, Ethics, and Regulatory Evolution
Key Details
Gender
All
Age Range
18 Years - Any
Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
Enrollment
300
Start Date
2025-01-01
Completion Date
2027-01-01
Last Updated
2026-04-29
Healthy Volunteers
Yes
Interventions
Survey using a questionnaire.
Participants complete an anonymous online questionnaire (Google Forms) consisting of multiple-choice and Likert-scale questions regarding healthcare communication laws, ethics, and social media usage.
Locations (1)
Sapienza università di Roma
Roma, RM, Italy