Objective: This review explores the phenomenon of infodemics in dentistry, focusing on how misinformation affects patient decision-making, professional credibility, and oral health outcomes, while proposing evidence-based strategies to counter its effects.

Background: An infodemic—a blend of “information” and “epidemic”—describes an overabundance of accurate and inaccurate information during health crises. In dentistry, false beliefs surrounding fluoride safety, dental implants, and do-it-yourself (DIY) treatments proliferated during the COVID-19 pandemic, creating confusion and mistrust.

Summary: Misinformation spread through digital media discourages patients from seeking care, fosters anxiety, and erodes confidence in evidence-based dentistry. Effective infodemic management requires identifying misinformation sources, promoting digital health literacy, and strengthening communication between dental professionals and the public.