The use of web-based orthodontics in a sample of orthodontists and dental students

Al-Groosh, Dheaa H.; Foad, Asal

	The use of web-based orthodontics in a sample of orthodontists and dental students
International Journal of Orofacial Sciences
Volume 1, Issue 1, February 2026, Pages 24-29 PDF (514.51 K)
Document Type: Original Article
Authors
Dheaa H. Al-Groosh^* ¹; Asal Foad^* ²
¹Department of Orthodontics, College of Dentistry- University of Baghdad
²Ministry of Health
Abstract
Introduction The aims of this study was to find out the accessibility, belief and the perceived effectiveness of web-based orthodontics in samples of orthodontic specialists and dental students. Materials and method Four hundred questionnaires (self-administered and electronic forms) were distributed to ortho-dontists and final year dental students. The survey contained several questions about demographic distribution and websites including their type, benefits and managerial bodies. Results The data showed that the response rate was 64.4% and the majority of the participants used the Internet webs regularly. Nearly a third of the internet users were looking for treatment modality and general information related to orthodontics and according to group interest. The majority of the respondents preferred to use professional societies and social media to surf for orthodontic related information; the most commonly medium was the Facebook followed by Instagram. About 85% of the respondents agreed that orthodontic specialists followed by production companies were the bodies managing the webs. About two-thirds of the users believed that education and advertisement were the main purposes for the visited webs. Conclusion This study highlighted the importance of websites for seeking general orthodontic information, treatment modality and teaching materials. Professional societies and social media, the most visited webs, were believed to be run privately for education and ad-vertisement purposes.

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