Table 1 Data extraction from retrieved papers
Study/Source | Authors | Year | Study Type | Participants | Objective | Key Findings | Ethical Considerations | Marketing Practices | Overtreatment Concerns |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Impact of Social Media on Aesthetic Dentistry | Abbasi et al | 2022 | Cross-sectional survey | 461 dental practitioners | Investigate the impact of social media on aesthetic dental procedures | 90.7% of practitioners noted increased demand for aesthetic procedures due to social media; popular procedures include teeth whitening (54.7%) and veneers (11.9%) | Social media can mislead patients about aesthetic procedures, leading to unrealistic expectations | Use of before-and-after photos for advertising; social media as a platform for education and communication | Risk of unnecessary procedures driven by trends and social media influence [2] |
Suggestion for Determining Treatment Strategies in Dental Ethics | Kovács | 2023 | Theoretical article | N/A | Explore ethical treatment strategies in dentistry | Emphasizes the importance of patient autonomy and informed consent in aesthetic procedures | Ethical dilemmas arise from prioritizing aesthetic outcomes over health | Marketing strategies often focus on aesthetic results, potentially overshadowing health considerations | Overtreatment linked to commercial pressures and patient expectations shaped by social media [4] |
Influence of Social Media Towards Aesthetic Dentistry | Ahmad et al | 2023 | Cross-sectional survey | 500 patients | Assess the influence of social media on patients' decisions regarding aesthetic treatments | 58.3% of respondents trust dental information from social media; teeth whitening is the most desired treatment | Patients may be influenced by unrealistic beauty standards propagated through social media | Social media as a primary source for dental information; influence of dental clinic accounts on patient choices | Increased demand for cosmetic procedures may lead to unnecessary treatments [14] |
Overtreatment as an Ethical Dilemma in Australian Private Dentistry | Holden et al | 2020 | Qualitative study | 20 dental practitioners | Explore overtreatment in private dental practice | Dentists report pressure to provide high-cost treatments, leading to potential overtreatment | The balance between commercialism and professionalism is crucial to prevent overtreatment | Financial incentives may drive unnecessary treatments; marketing strategies often focus on high-value procedures | Overtreatment is a widespread issue, often unmeasured in practice [6] |
Knowledge and Attitude Toward Esthetic Dentistry and Smile Perception | Mannaa | 2023 | Cross-sectional survey | 200 dental students | Investigate knowledge and attitudes towards esthetic dentistry among dental students | Positive correlation between academic progression and exposure to esthetic dentistry topics | Awareness of aesthetic standards can influence treatment decisions and patient expectations | Educational institutions play a role in shaping marketing strategies for dental practices | Students may feel pressured to conform to aesthetic standards, leading to overtreatment [15] |
Social Media Impact on Students' Decision-Making Regarding Aesthetic Dental Treatments | Freire et al | 2024 | Cross-sectional survey | 504 university students | Assess the influence of social media on students regarding aesthetic dental treatments | 37% of respondents indicated that social media influenced their decision to have aesthetic treatment | The role of social media in shaping perceptions of beauty can lead to ethical dilemmas in treatment recommendations | Posts from dental clinics or dentists were the most influential content | Patients may pursue unnecessary treatments based on social media trends [16] |
Straight, White Teeth: How Social Media Has Impacted The Beauty Standard In Dentistry | Nayaz & Pieper | 2024 | Qualitative interviews | Two general dentists and two orthodontists | To explore how social media has influenced beauty standards in dentistry | Social media has created a homogenized beauty standard; dentists feel pressured to conform | Ethical implications of promoting unrealistic beauty standards | Use of social media for marketing and patient engagement | Concerns about the impact of beauty standards on treatment decisions [17] |
How much dentists are ethically concerned about overtreatment; a vignette-based survey in Switzerland | Kazemian et al | 2015 | Vignette-based survey | 732 dentists | Investigate dentists' ethical concerns regarding overtreatment in Switzerland | Most dentists perceive overtreatment as ethically unacceptable; concern about the prevalence of unethical behaviors among peers | Highlights the need for ethical guidelines in dental practice to address overtreatment | Not specifically addressed; focuses on ethical behavior rather than marketing | Overtreatment is recognized as a significant issue, with dentists concerned about the ethical implications of unnecessary treatments [18] |
Ethics in dentistry | B. Sabarinath, B. Sivapathasundharam | 2011 | Survey | 1128 dental clinics | Assess ethical practices in dental clinics | Identified issues related to advertising, qualifications, and ethical standards in dental practice | Emphasizes the importance of ethical standards and informed consent in practice | Advertising practices may mislead patients regarding qualifications and services | Potential for overtreatment due to misleading advertising and lack of informed consent [19] |
Implementation of a medical ethics course in undergraduate dental education and assessment of knowledge and attitudes | Annabelle Tenenbaum et al | 2020 | Interventional study | 299 dental students | Assess the impact of a medical ethics course on students' knowledge and attitudes | Significant improvement in knowledge of ethical principles and legal frameworks post-course | Highlights the importance of ethics education in shaping future dental professionals | Not specifically addressed; however, the course aims to improve ethical decision-making | Overtreatment concerns may arise from lack of knowledge and ethical training [20] |
The Top 10 ethical challenges in dental practice in Indian scenario: Dentist perspective | Vanishree M. Kemparaj et al | 2018 | Qualitative study | 20 dental professionals | Identify and rank ethical challenges in dental practice in India | Top challenges include inadequate sterilization, poor knowledge of ethics, and overtreatment | Emphasizes the need for ethical training and awareness among dental practitioners | Advertising practices may contribute to ethical dilemmas in treatment decisions | Overtreatment is identified as a significant issue, often driven by commercial pressures and patient expectations [21] |
Qualitative assessment of ethical issues in dental practice: An expert opinion | Vanishree M. Kemparaj et al | 2016 | Qualitative study | 15 bioethicists | Assess ethical issues in dental practice using expert opinions | Identified 18 categories of ethical challenges, including overtreatment and conflict of interest | Highlights the need for ethical standards and training in dental practice | Commercialization of dental practice may lead to ethical dilemmas | Overtreatment is a significant concern, influenced by marketing strategies and patient expectations [11] |