Dental Communication and Social Media: Legal and Ethical Framework

This observational study explores the legal and ethical boundaries of dental communication on social media, analyzing Italian regulatory evolution. Through surveys involving dental professionals and patients, it assesses awareness of advertising regulations and the impact of digital communication on the patient-practitioner relationship. The research identifies knowledge gaps regarding deceptive advertising and highlights the need for transparent, deontologically compliant digital practices to protect public health.

NCT Number	NCT07550153
Lead Sponsor	University of Roma La Sapienza
Conditions	Professional Ethics, Health Communication, Social Media
Enrollment	300 participants
Start Date	2025-01-01
Primary Completion	2026-10-01 (estimated)
Study Completion	2027-01-01 (estimated)
Updated on ClinicalTrials.gov	2026-04-29