Improving the engagement of patients suffering from wisdom tooth problems in shared clinical decision making using different formats of health information toward achieving better healthcare outcomes.

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Nowadays, many patients are surfing the internet for health information. However. patients surfing the internet without guidance may result in their requesting inappropriate care or complex treatments. Recently, it was found that, nearly half of Australian heath care professionals (not including dentists) are not recommending online health websites to their patients. This was due to lack of time and knowledge of reliable sources. Therefore, it is argued in this research that, guiding patients through patient centered open educational resources (based on website content analysis) will enhance the process of a shared clinical decision making and improve the healthcare outcome (oral and general health related quality of life). This research will contribute to patient education theory and fill the gap in knowledge regarding the applicability of using DOER in dental patient education. Moreover, this research will improve the clinical practice through enhancing the engagement of patients in the process of a shared clinical decision making leading to effective healthcare outcomes.