Social Media Impact on Patients' Regarding Aesthetic Dental Treatments

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

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.

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.

Inclusion Criteria:

• Over 18 years old that use social media

Exclusion Criteria:

• Not having undergone any aesthetic dental treatment