Review Article

Volume 2024, Article ID 50002404, 6 pages

CLICK AND CONSENT-THE ETHICAL DILLEMAS OF DENTAL PHOTOGRAPHY- A NARRATIVE REVIEW

Anchita M Menon1, Aravinth V2, Preetha Elizabeth Chaly3, Ranjitha M4, Anupriya S5

Address for Correspondence:

Dr. Aravinth V

Associate Professor

Meenakshi Ammal Dental College Hospital

Aalapakkam mainroad, Maduravoya, Chennai

Phone No:9884907800

Email id: draravinth.phd@madch.edu.in

Abstract

Dental photography has become an essential tool in modern dentistry, aiding in treatment planning, patient education, and communication among healthcare providers. However, the practice of obtaining and using patient photographs introduces ethical considerations, particularly around consent. This review explores the ethical dilemmas of dental photography, focusing on the implications of patient consent and the potential consequences of breaching professional codes of ethics. The benefits of social media and dental photography for practitioners and patients are considered, as well as the repercussions of sharing images without appropriate consent. Recommendations for ethical practice and a comparative look at consent guidelines in various countries are also discussed to provide a foundation for consistent and respectful use of patient imagery in dentistry.

Key words: Dental photography, social media, ethics, informed consent, confidentiality, policy framework

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How to cite: Menon AM et al, Click and consent-the ethical dillemas of dental photography- A narrative review. 2024; Article ID: 0052, 2024(1):1-6. DOI: 10.56501/Int.J.Periodont.Rehabil.2024.1.ijpr0052