This survey has been developed by Oral Health Foundation as part of the Safe Smiles campaign, a charity campaign that gives unbiased, trusted and expert advice about dental treatments.
The Oral Health Foundation is concerned about the choices that more patients are making regarding their dental treatment. In recent years, we have seen a rise in direct-to-consumer services like clear aligners purchased online, DIY hacks on social media and dental tourism.
In light of these trends, the Oral Health Foundation has commissioned this survey to understand the types of cases and frequency in which professionals are experiencing them in their practice. The results of this survey will be used as part of the Safe Smile campaign to ensure the materials produced reflect the needs of consumers and the professionals treating them.
There are two parts to the survey - the first asks your perceptions on the frequency of these cases, how these are evolving over time, and the cost impact on patients. The second invites you to describe any such cases you have encountered in your own words.
The survey should not take any longer than 10 minutes to complete, though this will be dependent on the amount of detail provided.
All responses will be kept anonymous, and no questions are mandatory.
If you have any questions regarding this survey, please get contact mail@dentalhealth.org”