To assess the quality and reliability of YouTube videos related to oral hygiene uploaded between February 2020 and February 2023.
Key Findings:
76% of videos met the threshold for useful educational quality on the GQS, with a mean score of 3.43.
73% of videos met criteria for moderate-to-high reliability on the mDISCERN scale, with a mean score of 3.63.
Interpretation:
Most YouTube oral hygiene videos exhibited moderate to excellent quality, with dental professionals producing the most reliable content.
Limitations:
Engagement metrics were captured at a single time point, which may not reflect ongoing changes in YouTube activity.
Conclusion:
The study highlights the disparity in quality between videos produced by dental professionals and those by laypersons, emphasizing the need for viewers to critically evaluate content.
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