A review of the effects of oral health media hype on clients' perception of treatment.
Madai Ruiz, Faizan Kabani, Jane Cotter
https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/35401762Actively Recruiting
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ID07550153
Legal Considerations on Dental Communication Via Social Media: Liability, Ethics, and Regulatory Evolution
Led by University of Roma La Sapienza · Updated on 2026-04-29
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13 weeks
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What this Trial Is About
This observational study examines the legal and ethical aspects of dental communication on social media, focusing on changes in Italian regulations. Researchers aim to understand how these rules affect digital practices among dental professionals, healthcare workers, and patients. The study highlights the importance of ethical communication to protect public health and prevent misleading advertising online. Participants include three groups: dental practitioners such as dentists and dental hygienists practicing in Italy, general healthcare professionals from various specialties, and patients who use social media for dental health information. Each group completes an anonymous online questionnaire with multiple-choice and rating scale questions about their knowledge and perceptions of healthcare advertising laws, ethics, and social media use. Participants' involvement involves filling out validated online surveys to assess awareness and attitudes toward advertising regulations and digital communication ethics. The main outcome measured is the level of legal and ethical awareness about healthcare advertising at the time of survey completion. The study runs from January 2025 to January 2027, with data collected anonymously and analyzed to identify gaps and propose guidelines for transparent and ethical dental communication online.
CONDITIONS
Brief Title
Dental Communication and Social Media: Legal and Ethical Framework
Who Can Participate
Age: 18Years +
All Genders
Healthy Volunteers
Eligibility Criteria
You may qualify if you...
- Registered dentists or dental hygienists currently practicing in Italy
- Individuals who use social media and have accessed or are interested in dental healthcare information online
- Medical doctors and healthcare professionals from various specialties interested in digital communication ethics
- At least 18 years of age
- Willing to provide informed consent for data collection and analysis
- Ability to understand and read Italian
You will not qualify if you...
- Individuals under 18 years of age
- Individuals who do not use social media platforms
- Incomplete survey submissions missing primary data points
- Healthcare professionals not registered with their respective Italian professional orders
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Your Study Journey
Screening
Duration - 2 to 4 weeks
Participants are screened for eligibility to participate in the trial.
1 online screening and enrollment visit
Survey Participation
Duration - Single timepoint (one-time survey completion)
Participants complete an anonymous online questionnaire regarding healthcare communication laws, ethics, and social media usage.
1 online survey completion
Trial Site Locations
Total: 1 location
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Sapienza università di Roma
Roma, RM, Italy, 00161
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Research Team
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Fabrizio Guerra
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Study Type
OBSERVATIONAL
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Number of Arms
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