Course Objectives:

• Discuss the role of social media on the popularity of DIY dentistry and the motivation for trying a DIY trend.
• Understand what topics of DIY dentistry information are available for viewing.
• Explain the risks of DIY dentistry.
• Identify strategies to explain to patients the importance of seeking professional dental care for their dental needs.

Do-It-Yourself (DIY) dentistry isn’t anything new. For hundreds of years people have been using at-home remedies for dental treatments. With the popularity of the internet and social media, information on simpler, faster, and cheaper alternatives to going to the dentist are becoming more enticing and easier for the general public to discover. Without any prior knowledge or training, people are attempting these DIY treatments without being aware of the negative outcomes that may result in serious and possible lasting implications to their dental health. This course will give you the tools you need to be able to educate your patients on the importance of seeking professional dental care and to not attempt DIY dentistry.