Assessment of social media usage and its influence among dental faculty members in Davangere city – A cross sectional survey

Makkar, Nisha; Lawrence, Denzy; Veeresh, DJ; Banik, Aditya; Kumar, Annu; Mehar, Ayesha S

doi:10.4103/jiaphd.jiaphd_143_17

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“…More than 62.5% of people utilized SM to share stories and opinions with colleagues. 39.8% of participants said it may improve patients' medical care level [23].…”

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“…From SM, individuals can read papers, listen to lectures from experts, look up medical breakthroughs, and consult with peers about patient-related problems. SM offer a platform for sharing experiences and ideas, debating practical concerns, referring patients, publicizing their research, marketing their practices, and advancing health [4]. Dental practitioners often discuss dental health on these SM sites.…”

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Prevalence of Social Media Use for Dental Information Among Dental Professionals

Naik,

Devang Divakar,

Jhugroo

2023

TIJPH

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Social media is a powerful tool most used among dental professionals. The present study assessed the prevalence of SM usage for dental information among dental professionals. A descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted among dental professionals Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire consisted of demographic data of study participants and questions to assess the prevalence and type of SM use. Study results showed Twitter (24%), Instagram (19%), and YouTube (18%) are the three most popular SM platforms utilized by dental professionals, respectively. Prevalence of SM use among dental professionals for dental information. Keywords: Dentists, Dental professionals, Descriptive study, Social media, Twitter, YouTube.

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“…More than 62.5% of people utilized SM to share stories and opinions with colleagues. 39.8% of participants said it may improve patients' medical care level [23].…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

confidence: 99%

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Prevalence of Social Media Use for Dental Information Among Dental Professionals

Naik,

Devang Divakar,

Jhugroo

2023

TIJPH

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“…Section 2's questions focused on the participant's knowledge of misinformation on SM and factchecking addressing SM use in their field of work as dentists. The standardized questionnaire was created based on earlier research with comparable goals [11,12].…”

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Social Media and Dental Practitioner's Knowledge of Misinformation, Infodemic and Fact-Checking on Dental Information

Naik,

Devang Divakar,

Jhugroo

2023

TIJPH

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Social media is currently among the most popular web activities among dental professionals. The study aimed to assess social media usage, knowledge about misinformation, infodemic and fact-checking among dental professionals on dental information. The current study design was a descriptive cross-sectional study conducted among dental professionals from Riyadh City, Saudi Arabia. The questionnaire comprised demographic data of study participants and knowledge about misinformation, infodemic and fact-checking about social media use for their dental profession. Descriptive statistics were used for analysis. A total of 1192 dental practitioners responded to the questionnaire. In our study, most participating dentists were young and had 1-5 years of experience (51%). Most participants responded that sometimes (49%), they fact-check social media content about dental information. The google is the most used to check the fact content. About 90% of dentists never received notification about factual errors. The knowledge about misinformation and fact-checking is moderate among dental practitioners. Keywords: Dental practitioner, Dentists, Descriptive study, Fact-checking, Misinformation, social media.

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Use of e-Media Among Pediatric Dental Professionals and Postgraduate Students in Pediatric Dentistry During COVID-19

Shinde

Chaudhary

Patil

et al. 2022

Journal of Datta Meghe Institute of Medical Sciences University

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Background: Health-care providers, particularly pediatric dentists, highly depend on electronic media. This survey attempts to assess how they have taken to e-media to keep themselves abreast of the current situation and use it efficiently. Objectives: To determine attitudes, awareness, and practices of e-media usage among pediatric dental professionals and postgraduate students in pediatric dentistry during the COVID-19. Materials and Methods: A convenience sample of 958 pediatric dental practitioners and postgraduate students in pediatric dentistry from throughout India participated in a descriptive cross-sectional survey. An investigator-designed questionnaire comprising 23 close-ended questions related to the usage and various aspects of e-media before and during the COVID-19 pandemic. Results: Younger generations of pediatric dentistry are more active in the use of e-media. Dentists between the ages of 30 and 50 years are more likely to utilize social media in their profession than dentists above the age of 50 years. For academic purposes and patient communication, e-media was the most popular choice. Conclusion: The Indian pediatric dentistry profession has grown significantly with the use of e-media.

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Assessment of social media usage and its influence among dental faculty members in Davangere city – A cross sectional survey

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Prevalence of Social Media Use for Dental Information Among Dental Professionals

Prevalence of Social Media Use for Dental Information Among Dental Professionals

Social Media and Dental Practitioner's Knowledge of Misinformation, Infodemic and Fact-Checking on Dental Information

Use of e-Media Among Pediatric Dental Professionals and Postgraduate Students in Pediatric Dentistry During COVID-19

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