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Is the Internet useful for clinical practice?

T K Schleyer1, J L Forrest, R Kenney

  • 1Department of Dental Informatics, Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, Pa. 19140, USA.

Journal of the American Dental Association (1939)
|November 26, 1999
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Dentists increasingly use the internet for professional development and patient education, finding it essential for staying current and reducing isolation. While not primarily for specific clinical questions, internet use supports dental practice indirectly.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Health Informatics
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Internet adoption in dental practice is growing.
  • Dentists' utilization and perceived value of the internet for patient care were explored.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess how dentists use the internet to support patient care.
  • To evaluate dentists' perceptions of the internet's usefulness in their practice.

Main Methods:

  • A 25-question survey was distributed to 455 subscribers of the Internet Dental Forum.
  • Surveys were completed online or via email over 18 days in December 1998.
  • Data collected included internet usage patterns, motivations, experiences, and demographics.

Main Results:

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  • A 72% response rate (314 surveys) was achieved from 438 participants.
  • Most dentists considered the internet essential, increasing its professional use over time.
  • Primary uses included staying updated, answering patient questions, and patient education; reduced professional isolation was a key benefit.

Conclusions:

  • The internet supports clinical dental practice, aiding in the adoption of new techniques and product information.
  • Internet use primarily aids dentists indirectly by facilitating general knowledge updates rather than direct clinical query resolution.