Dental patients' use of the Internet
BDJPublished 1 December 2009
Richeal Ní Ríordáin, Christine McCreary
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Practical-led direction for patients regarding quality information sources online is important with the increased interest in travelling abroad for dental treatment and guidance for patients and practitioners regarding the legal and ethical issues pertaining to dental tourism is critical.
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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.
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