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Ethical dilemma: Posting on social media

BDJ Student volume 30, page 17 (2023)Cite this article

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I've recently started dental school and am really enjoying getting to know my fellow students. My classmates and I all follow each other on Instagram, TikTok etc. but I was wondering what I should keep in mind when posting dental related content?

Social media can be a great way to connect with other dental students and to discuss the highs and lows of dental school, for example, sharing insights and questions with fellow students and colleagues. However, it's important to remember that as you are aiming to become a registered professional you avoid making any comments which could be deemed to be inappropriate.

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  1. General Dental Council. Standards for the Dental Team. Available online at: https://www.gdc-uk.org/standards-guidance/standards-and-guidance/standards-for-the-dental-team (accessed January 2023).

  2. General Dental Council. Guidance on social media. Available online at: https://www.gdc-uk.org/docs/default-source/guidance-documents/guidance-on-using-social-media.pdf?sfvrsn=de158345_2 (accessed January 2023).

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Taylor, JA. Ethical dilemma: Posting on social media. BDJ Student 30, 17 (2023). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41406-023-0926-x

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