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Web-based information on orthodontic clear aligners: a qualitative and readability assessment.
1Orthodontic Unit, School of Dentistry, The University of Adelaide, Adelaide, South Australia, Australia.
Australian Dental Journal
|May 3, 2020
Summary
Information quality for orthodontic clear aligners (OCAs) online is poor. Websites providing OCA information are difficult to read, requiring authors to improve content delivery for patients.
Area of Science:
- Dental Informatics
- Health Communication
Background:
- Limited data exists on the quality of online information regarding orthodontic clear aligners (OCAs).
- Assessing the quality and readability of OCA websites is crucial for prospective patients.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the quality of information (QOI) and readability of websites offering information on orthodontic clear aligners (OCAs) to potential patients.
Main Methods:
- Searched three search engines using specific terms.
- Applied four validated QOI instruments to assess website content.
- Analyzed data using descriptive statistics and intrarater testing for DISCERN scores.
Main Results:
- Forty-nine websites met criteria; most were authored by general dentists or orthodontists.
- The average DISCERN score was 38.55/80, indicating poor quality, with direct-to-consumer sites scoring lowest.
- Websites were 'fairly difficult' to read, with a mean Flesch Reading Ease score of 53.92.
Conclusions:
- The quality of online information on OCAs is suboptimal and challenging to read.
- Website authors should utilize QOI instruments and readability tools.
- Improving content delivery is essential for providing evidence-based, accessible information on OCAs.
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