Social Media - What Do You Know?

What is the most used Social Media platform in the UK?

• Facebook

• Instagram

• Tik Tok

• Reddit

Answer explanation

Currently there are 49.24 million active users on Facebook in the UK alone!

What percentage of people in the UK use Social Media

• 84.3%

• 52.9%

• 21%

• 73.2%

Answer explanation

The total population in the UK is 68.35 million, 57.60 million of us are social media users!

On average, how long does a person spend online in the UK in a day?

• 2 hours

• 6 hours

• 10 hours

• 4 hours

Answer explanation

Just under 3 hours of those are spent on Social Media!

In 2022, what was the most downloaded App?

• Tik Tok

• WhatsApp

• NHS App

• Microsoft Teams

Answer explanation

Although Coronavirus was the most googled term in 2020, in 2021 it was "Euros"!

What percentage of employers look at applicants social media presence?

• 12%

• 40%

• 75%

• 91%

Answer explanation

"91% of all employers are currently using social media as part of their recruitment process" (www.standout-cv.com, 2022)

True or False: As a GDC registrant you can be investigated for your Social Media use?

• True

• False

Answer explanation

If your social media presence (stuff you post or comments you make in public) causes a complaint to the GDC. It will be investigated to see if your conduct meets the GDC Standards for the Dental Team.

Do you think that Social Media can be used positively in the Dental Industry?

• Yes

• No