Abstract
BackgroundPatients search YouTube for health-care information.PurposeTo examine what YouTube offers patients seeking information on dental implants, and to evaluate the quality of provided information.Material and MethodsA systematic search of YouTube for videos containing information on dental implants was performed using the key words “Dental implant” and “Tooth replacement”. Videos were examined by two senior Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery residents who were trained and calibrated to perform the search. Initial assessment was performed to exclude non- English language videos, duplicate videos, conference lectures, and irrelevant videos. Included videos were analyzed with regard to demographics and content’s usefulness. “Information for patients” available from the American Academy of Implant Dentistry, European Association of Osseointegration, and British Society of Restorative Dentistry were used for benchmarking.ResultsA total of 117 videos were analyzed. The most commonly discussed topics were related to procedures involved in dental implantology (76.1%, n=89), and to the indications for dental implants (58.1%, n=78). The mean usefulness score of videos was poor (6.02 ±4.7 [range 0-21]), and misleading content was common (30.1% of videos); mainly in topics related to prognosis and maintenance of dental implants. Most videos (83.1%, n=97) failed to mention the source of information presented in the video or where to find more about dental implants.ConclusionsInformation about dental implants on YouTube is limited in quality and quantity. YouTube videos can have a potentially important role in modulating patients’ attitude and treatment decision regarding dental implants. Key words:YouTube, Social Media, Dental Implant, Rehabilitation, Patient information, E-health.
Highlights
Dental implants are increasingly used for oral rehabilitation of partially dentate or edentulous patients [1]
Our study aimed at analyzing the content of YouTube TM Videos regarding the type and quality of information they contain about dental implantology
YouTube TM videos contained variable information on dental implants (Fig. 2); a YouTube TM video on dental implants discussed an average of 3.6 domains
Summary
Dental implants are increasingly used for oral rehabilitation of partially dentate or edentulous patients [1]. More patients are browsing the internet to seek information on various health related issues including dental implants. A recent study has demonstrated that the exposure of the public to such information may form a basis for their perceptions of dental implants and affect their intentions to consider dental implants as a treatment option when the need arises [7]. Our study aimed at analyzing the content of YouTube TM Videos regarding the type and quality of information they contain about dental implantology. Purpose: To examine what YouTube offers patients seeking information on dental implants, and to evaluate the quality of provided information. Material and Methods: A systematic search of YouTube for videos containing information on dental implants was performed using the key words “Dental implant” and “Tooth replacement”. YouTube videos can have a potentially important role in modulating patients’ attitude and treatment decision regarding dental implants
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