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Social media and Dentistry: ethical and legal aspects
Simplício, Alexandre Henrique de Melo.
  • Simplício, Alexandre Henrique de Melo; São Paulo State University. School of Dentistry of Araraquara. Araraquara. BR
Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) ; 24(6): 80-89, Nov.-Dec. 2019. tab, graf
Article in English | LILACS | ID: biblio-1056017
ABSTRACT
ABSTRACT

Introduction:

In a saturated market with an over-supply of undergraduate and graduate programs, social media have become attractive means of advertising in Dentistry. However, posts frequently contain ethical violations and lead to service commodification, and their contents are often in disagreement with the Code of Consumer Protection.

Objective:

This article, which focuses on ethical and legal developments, contributes to the discussion and elucidation of questions associated with advertising that uses clinical images and photographs of patients in social media for commercial purposes and self-promotion.

Conclusion:

Social media and networks are valuable tools of dissemination and exchange of information because of their flexibility, democratic character and low cost. However, their abusive or misleading use, as well as the ethical and legal violations associated with the difficulty in controlling their use, may lead to serious damages and unfavorable court decisions.
RESUMO
RESUMO

Introdução:

diante de um mercado saturado e com excesso de oferta de cursos de graduação e pós-graduação, as mídias sociais tornaram-se um atrativo veículo para publicidade em Odontologia. Entretanto, são frequentes as postagens com violações éticas, mercantilização e conteúdo em desacordo com o Código de Defesa do Consumidor.

Objetivo:

o presente artigo tem como objetivo contribuir para a discussão e elucidação das questões relativas à publicação de imagens clínicas e de pacientes nas mídias sociais, com o intuito comercial e autopromoção, enfocando os desdobramentos éticos e legais.

Conclusão:

as mídias/redes sociais são valiosas ferramentas de divulgação e troca de informação, por sua agilidade, caráter democrático e baixo custo. Contudo, sua utilização de forma abusiva e enganosa, com infrações éticas e legais, associada à dificuldade de fiscalização, pode trazer sérios prejuízos, resultando em jurisprudências desfavoráveis.
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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Social Media Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) Journal subject: Orthodontics Year: 2019 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: São Paulo State University/BR

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Full text: Available Index: LILACS (Americas) Main subject: Social Media Type of study: Prognostic study Limits: Humans Language: English Journal: Dental press j. orthod. (Impr.) Journal subject: Orthodontics Year: 2019 Type: Article Affiliation country: Brazil Institution/Affiliation country: São Paulo State University/BR