A Cross Cultural study comparing patient acceptance of Orthodontic mini screws and patient views on Social Media use in Dentistry in two countries in the Middle East | [Bioscience Research • 2023]

Author(s):

1. Nijod Sharif: Almsaeidiah Dental Centre, King Fahad General Hospital,Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

2. Rehab Bawayan: Almsaeidiah Dental Centre, King Fahad General Hospital,Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

3. Haneen Shaheen: Almsaeidiah Dental Centre, King Fahad General Hospital,Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

4. Ahmed Aldweik: Choueifat Dental Clinic,Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

5. Ali H. Hassan: King Abdulaziz University, Faculty of Dentistry Department of Orthodontics,Jeddah,Saudi Arabia

6. Dalia ElBokle: Zayed Orthodontics, Cairo, Egypt and Former professor of orthodontics at Cairo University,,Egypt

Abstract:

The primary aim of this study was 1) to evaluate patients' attitudes towards the use of social networking sites (SNS) for obtaining dental information, 2) to evaluate patients' acceptance, perceptions, and expectations of treatment using temporary anchorage devices (TADs) in private orthodontic clinics in both Saudi Arabia and Egypt. Online questionnaires via Google Forms were distributed to 60 participants in two private orthodontic clinics (Saudi Arabia and Egypt) asking about their opinions on using social media for obtaining dental information as well as their opinion on TADs as a treatment modality. Both groups were internally motivated to receive treatment, >70% sought to improve both esthetics and function, and 63% used social media to get information about orthodontic treatment, Moreover, both groups had the same opinion regarding TADs and accepted them as a treatment modality where necessary. There was a statistically significant difference in the responses of Saudi Arabia and Egypt (p=0.045) regarding whether or not the number of extracted teeth mattered in the orthodontic treatment plan. The Saudi sample was more likely to trust their dentist if they had a social media profile (statistically significant difference p=0.019). Patients appreciate doctors who have social media accounts and use social networking sites to learn about therapies. Patients from both nations feel comfortable contemplating TADs as a treatment modality. To meet patients' expectations and encourage their acceptance of TADs, clinicians should think about expanding their social media presence.

Page(s): 999-1006

DOI: DOI not available

Published: Journal: Bioscience Research, Volume: 20, Issue: 4, Year: 2023

Keywords:

Social media , Orthodontic miniscrews , TADs , Patient acceptance

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