Analyzing Content and Quality of YouTube™ Videos on Removal of Amalgam Fillings

Authors : Mehmet BULDUR, Fatma AYTAÇ BAL

Pages : 423-430

Doi:10.33808/clinexphealthsci.960426

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Publication Date : 2022-06-30

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective. The objective of this study was to analyze the information quality and content of operational videos available on YouTube™ regarding amalgam fillings removal. Methods. Videos were determined using the words “Removal of amalgam fillings” and “Replacement of amalgam fillings” in the YouTube™ search section. 85 videos were included for analysis. Demographics of videos, viewers’ interactions, and viewing rates were evaluated. The videos were analyzed in two parameters in terms of Audio-visual quality and the SMART insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(Safe Mercury Amalgam Removal Technique); protocol steps. Results. It was determined that dentists accounts ranked first insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(62%); in the distribution of video sources. While only 19% of the videos were of “Excellent” audio-visual quality, 49% were rated as “Moderate” and 33% were rated as “Poor”. In the SMART evaluation, while only 10% of the videos got the “Maximal Useful” score, the majority of the videos got the “Slightly Useful” score insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(58%);. There was no statistical relationship between the “View Rate” and “Interaction Index” variables of the videos insert ignore into journalissuearticles values(p> 0.05);. Conclusions. Operational videos about the removal of dental amalgam fillings should be uploaded to YouTube™ after approval by the experts of the subject. Students should be warned about videos which contain insufficient information. Videos should be prepared in line with current information in the literature.
Keywords : Dental amalgam, E learning, Mercury, Social media, Toxicity