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Dentistry and the social media

2017; CENTRO DE PESQUISAS ODONTOLOGICAS SAO LEOPOLDO MANDIC; Volume: 65; Issue: 3 Linguagem: Inglês

10.1590/1981-863720170002000073487

ISSN

1981-8637

Autores

Cesar A. Guimarães Pereira,

Tópico(s)

Radio, Podcasts, and Digital Media

Resumo

ABSTRACT Objective The aim of this study was to hence the quest for an understanding of the theoretical and empirical foundations of studies of social media within Dentistry Science. In particular, it has been sought to identify the temporal and thematic behaviors of studies concerning social media in Dentistry. Methods It involves an exploratory study of the bibliometrics and scientometrics, using a quali-quantitative approach. The universe is made up of the scientific production concerning the social media contained in articles related to the area, indexed in the Web of Science. In order to understand the objects of the studies identified, content analysis was employed. Results The results enabled us to map the profile of the temporal and thematic behavior of the studies developed, localizing the period of publication, areas of knowledge with production that is related to Dentistry Science and the issues occurring most frequently. Conclusion Given the complexity of the topic, a more profound epistemological and pragmatic approach is envisioned for future production.

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