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Students & Alumni Affairs

SA-001-R - Bridging Social Media Use in the Professional Environment

Monday, March 23, 2026
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM EDT
Location: Room 515 A-C, Fifth Floor, Palais
CE: 1
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Keyword: Student Led Initiatives (SA)
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In today’s interconnected world, social media plays a significant role in shaping personal and professional identities. For students in dental professions, transitioning to a health care provider in the clinic, as well as online, can be challenging. This presentation explores the opportunities and challenges of social media use for dental professions students, emphasizing the importance of professionalism, privacy and ethics. Two students will present their own journeys with social media and their transition to dental school. Additionally, an administrator will discuss the policy and educational aspects of student social media use.

Learning Objectives:

  • Describe the ethical, professional and institutional considerations for social media use for students.
  • Analyze case examples of student experiences with social media to identify best practices and common challenges in maintaining a professional online presence.
  • Restate policy and educational components of digital professionalism.