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Evaluating YouTube as a Patient Information Source for the Risks of Root Canal Treatment
Stewart McLean1, Neil Cook2, Alexander Rovira-Wilde1
1Primary Dental Practice.
Journal of Endodontics
|December 16, 2022
Summary
YouTube videos on root canal treatment risks often lack quality and present misinformation. Engaging, evidence-based content from dental professionals is needed to improve patient understanding and decision-making regarding endodontic procedures.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Health Communication
- Digital Health
Background:
- YouTube is a primary source for health information, but content quality varies.
- Misinformation on root canal treatment (RCT) can increase patient anxiety.
- This study evaluated YouTube video quality regarding RCT risks.
Purpose of the Study:
- To assess the quality of YouTube videos discussing root canal treatment risks.
- To identify characteristics of high-quality and low-quality videos.
- To inform strategies for improving online dental health education.
Main Methods:
- Searched YouTube using keywords for endodontic complications.
- Assessed video quality using modified DISCERN and global quality scores.
- Analyzed content, format, and engagement metrics of top videos.
Main Results:
- Overall video quality was low (mean score 2.20).
- Videos from regulatory bodies were higher quality but less viewed.
- Poorer quality videos from nonclinicians/media received more engagement.
Conclusions:
- Dental institutions must create engaging, evidence-based videos on RCT.
- Strategic content creation can combat misinformation and improve patient decision-making.
- Enhancing access to reliable information is crucial for patient care.
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