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NCT Number: NCT05850403

Social Media Impact on Patients' Regarding Aesthetic Dental Treatments

The aim of this observational study was to describe dental patients the use of social media related to aesthetic dental treatments. The main questions it aims to answer were:

* Describe the use of social media before undergoing an aesthetic treatment. * To assess the influence of social media prior to undergoing aesthetic treatment

Participants answered a web-base questionnaire.

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Key information

Conditions

Social Media Dentist-Patient Relations

Age range

18 year and older

Sex eligibility

All sexes

Study type

Observational

Primary location

Universidad Europea de Madrid

Villaviciosa de Odón, Madrid, 28670, Spain

About this study

In recent years, an increased use of social media has been observed. Therefore, the aim of this observational study is to describe the use of social media in dental patients in relation to aesthetic dental treatments, as well as, its possible influence. A 25-question questionnaire was designed with the following 4 sections: (i) informed consent; (ii) demographic characteristics; (iii) cosmetic dental treatments; and (iv) social media use.

Who can participate

Healthy volunteers accepted: Yes

Only the study team can determine whether someone qualifies for participation.

Inclusion criteria

  • Over 18 years old that use social media

Exclusion criteria

  • Not having undergone any aesthetic dental treatment

Treatment and study plan

Primary outcomes

  1. Use of social media

    Time frame: 3 minutes

    Percentage of participants that used social media when undergoing aesthetic dental treatment

Secondary outcomes

  1. Influence of social media

    Time frame: 3 minutes

    Percentage of participants that social media influenced them when undergoing aesthetic dental treatment

Sponsors and collaborators

Lead sponsor

Universidad Europea de Madrid

Other

Registry information

Official study title

Social Media Impact on Patients' Decision-Making Regarding Aesthetic Dental Treatments: A Web-Based Questionnaire Study

Important dates

Study start
2023
Primary completion
2023
Study completion
2023
First posted
May 9, 2023
Registry last updated
May 15, 2023

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This listing is for discovery and informational purposes only. It is not medical advice, does not guarantee that a study is recruiting, and does not determine eligibility. Contact the study team and a qualified healthcare professional when considering participation.

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