A Content Analysis of Orthodontic Treatment Information Contained within the Websites of General Dental Practices

The purpose of this investigation was to evaluate the content, quality, and readability of orthodontic information contained on the websites of general dental practices located in Australia. An online search strategy was adopted to identify practice websites for evaluation. Websites satisfying inclu...

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Published in:Journal of consumer health on the Internet 2022-10, Vol.26 (4), p.396-409
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