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    Dental patients' use of the Internet.

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    Authors
    Ní Ríordáin, R
    McCreary, C
    Affiliation
    Cork University Dental School and Hospital, Wilton, Cork, Ireland. richeal.nirordain@ucc.ie
    Issue Date
    2009-12-19
    MeSH
    Adolescent
    Adult
    Aged
    Aged, 80 and over
    Attitude to Health
    Consumer Health Information
    Dental Care
    Dental Clinics
    Dental Restoration, Permanent
    Educational Status
    Female
    Humans
    Internet
    Male
    Medical Tourism
    Middle Aged
    Online Systems
    Oral Surgical Procedures
    Patient Education as Topic
    Questionnaires
    Young Adult
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    Citation
    Dental patients' use of the Internet. 2009, 207 (12):583-6; 575 Br Dent J
    Journal
    British dental journal
    URI
    http://hdl.handle.net/10147/124066
    DOI
    10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.1137
    PubMed ID
    20019727
    Abstract
    To determine the use of the Internet by patients attending a range of dental clinics to search for information regarding dental procedures, and also to investigate their interest in online dental consultations and 'dental tourism'.
    A questionnaire was designed and randomly distributed to 520 patients attending the restorative dentistry, dental surgery and oral medicine clinics of Cork University Dental School and Hospital.
    Of the 520 questionnaires distributed, 500 were completed leading to a response rate of 96.2%. The majority of patients were familiar with using the Internet on a daily basis, with only 163 (32.6%) patients not using the Internet in their everyday lives. One hundred and seventy-seven (34.5%) patients either researched their presenting dental/oral condition or had a family or friend research their condition on their behalf. One hundred and eighty-five (37%) patients would consult with a dental practitioner online regarding an oral problem and a similar number (n=186) of patients surveyed would consider using the Internet to plan trips abroad for dental treatment.
    Practitioner-led direction for patients regarding quality information sources online is important. With the increased interest in travelling abroad for dental treatment, guidance for patients and practitioners regarding the legal and ethical issues pertaining to dental tourism is critical.
    Item Type
    Article
    Language
    en
    ISSN
    1476-5373
    ae974a485f413a2113503eed53cd6c53
    10.1038/sj.bdj.2009.1137
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