ROLE OF SOCIAL MEDIA AND AWARENESS ABOUT EVIDENCE BASED DENTISTRY AMONG PEDODONTISTS IN INDIA

Dr.Yash Bafna, Dr. Priya Mishra, Dr. Harsh Mistry, Dr. Shoba Fernandes, Dr. Jayasudha Kalgudi, Dr. Hetal Patel

Abstract


Aim;- To examine Pedodontists attitudes towards professional behaviour on social media. The secondary aim is to establish the extent and nature
of social media use and exposure.
Method:- Online questionnaire link was sent on WhatsApp to all the Pedodontists on the list . It consists of 15 closed end questions related to use of
social media and its influence in Clinical Decision Making. Reminder message were sent.
Results:- A total of 41.3% Pedodontists responded. It showed majority of Pedodontist used more than one platform. Facebook was most commonly
used platform (74.2%). 95.2% Pedodontist heard of term Evidence Based Dentistry Social Media is also used as marketing tool by Professionals.
Conclusion:- Majority participants experienced positive influence of social media on their professional work. Number of social platform used was
used by Pedodontists for Upgrading themselves.


Keywords


Social Media ;evidence Based Dentistry; Social Media Platforms.

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