• Dr.Lakshmanarao. Bathala

In the past, when technology was still in its infancy, especially in small towns, people relied on quacks for even the smallest issues since they were ignorant of better options and occasionally had trouble getting the quacks to treat them. Some highly educated people in this digital age rely only on information they get online about health. Those with extensive internet knowledge are beginning to self-medicate, which is causing them health problems and mental stress. We refer to this kind of Internet-savvy self-medication as "IDIOT SYNDROME." This is not simply a problem in the medical industry; it is also rapidly extending to other associated services, such as dentistry. Patients are coming up to dentists and asking them straight out what kind of treatment they want, including the process and material, and whether or not it is appropriate for their clinical situation. All of these are occurring as a result of online information. There is very little literature available on this syndrome because it is a relatively new condition. Therefore, the purpose of this succinct review was to go over the causes of the syndrome, its symptoms, and solutions.

IDIOT Syndrome; Cyberchondria; Internet Information; IDIOT Syndrome in Dentistry

"‘IDIOT’ SYNDROME, THE RAVAGE OF FUTURE DENTAL HEALTH – A SUCCINCT REVIEW.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no.g232-g235, September-2024, Available :http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409623.pdf

"‘IDIOT’ SYNDROME, THE RAVAGE OF FUTURE DENTAL HEALTH – A SUCCINCT REVIEW.", International Journal of Emerging Technologies and Innovative Research (www.jetir.org | UGC and issn Approved), ISSN:2349-5162, Vol.11, Issue 9, page no. ppg232-g235, September-2024, Available at : http://www.jetir.org/papers/JETIR2409623.pdf