title: The risks and benefits of social media in dental foundation training.
abstract: The use of social media has greatly expanded in the last decade, with widespread use of smartphones, the internet, and other multimedia to enhance learning. There is evidence to suggest that social media has a place in healthcare education, but there is limited research to suggest the effectiveness or use of it in dental foundation training. This paper discusses the risks and benefits of social media and suggests that a better understanding of social media and its role in the development and practice of newly qualified dental professionals could benefit both trainees and trainers.
authors.affiliation: Dental Core Trainee, Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery, Princess Alexandra Hospital, Harlow, CM20 1QX.
authors.forename: S
authors.initials: S
authors.lastname: Bhola
authors.affiliation: Honorary Teaching Fellow, University of Portsmouth Dental Academy, Hampshire Terrace, Portsmouth PO1 2QG.
authors.forename: P
authors.initials: P
authors.lastname: Hellyer
mesh_terms: D003813:Dentistry; D006801:Humans; D020407:Internet; D007858:Learning; D018570:Risk Assessment; D061108:Social Media