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Zeyneb Merve Ozdemir1, Sevim Atılan Yavuz2, Derya Gursel Surmelioglu3
1Department of Restorative Dentistry, Faculty of Dentistry, Kahramanmaras Sutcu Imam University, Onikisubat, Kahramanmaras, Turkey.
Plos One
|February 7, 2025
Summary
YouTube videos on deep margin elevation (DME) show high-quality content but lack accuracy and reliability. Further evaluation is needed for these educational resources.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Dental Education
- Digital Health
Background:
- YouTube is a popular platform for dental education.
- Assessing the quality of online dental content is crucial for informed learning.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate the accuracy, quality, content, and demographics of YouTube videos on deep margin elevation (DME).
Main Methods:
- Analysis of 100 videos per keyword using Global Quality Scale (GQS), JAMA benchmark, and modified-DISCERN (m-DISCERN) questionnaire.
- Statistical analysis included Kruskal Wallis test and Spearman correlation coefficient.
Main Results:
- Videos demonstrated generally high content quality but moderate accuracy and poor reliability.
- Significant differences were found in JAMA scores across video sources (p=0.001).
- Positive correlations existed between GQS, m-DISCERN, and JAMA scores.
Conclusions:
- While YouTube offers accessible information on DME, its accuracy and reliability are questionable.
- Dentists should critically appraise video content for clinical decision-making.
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