Do You Agree on Posting Patients' Photos on Facebook?

A poll asking dental professionals whether they agree on posting patients' photos on Facebook.

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By Dr. Mahmoud H. Al-Johani

Facebook is getting more of dental professionals joining it everyday. More of dental pictures are posted there either for educational purposes or for patients attraction, or simply a show off.

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