Aim: To help dental professionals and dental students maximise the benefits of using social media and appreciate its pitfalls. Objectives: At the end of this session delegates should be able to: -Recognise the dento-legal issues that can arise when using different social media systems, including closed forums and private chat groups. -To familiarise delegates with current GDC guidance relating to the appropriate use of social media. Learning outcomes: -Appreciate how to promote your practice ethically on social media and abide by current advertising standards. -Be aware of the risks of breaching confidentiality when using social media and what steps to take to protect the privacy of patients and colleagues. GDC development outcomes - A and D