EVALUATING THE QUALITY OF INSTAGRAM VIDEOS AS AN INFORMATION SOURCE ON IMMEDIATE DENTIN SEALING: A CROSS-SECTIONAL STUDY

Authors : Merve Haberal, Mehmet Robin Altınkılıç

Pages : 366-372

Doi:10.24938/kutfd.1777925

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Publication Date : 2025-12-25

Article Type : Research Paper

Abstract :Objective: This study aimed to evaluate the quality and reliability of Instagram videos related to immediate dentin sealing, a technique-sensitive procedure in adhesive dentistry. Two validated tools were used to determine whether these videos provide accurate and evidence-based information. Material and Methods: A systematic search of Instagram was conducted on May 23, 2025, using the hashtags #immediatedentinsealing and #dentinsealing. Videos were screened based on predefined inclusion and exclusion criteria. Among 220 identified videos, 55 met the eligibility criteria. Each video was independently evaluated by two restorative dentistry experts using the Modified DISCERN and the Global Quality Scale scoring systems. Fleiss’ kappa was used to assess inter-rater reliability, while Kruskal-Wallis and Spearman’s correlation tests were employed to analyze group differences and associations among variables. Results: Most of the videos (92.72%) were uploaded by dentists or healthcare professionals. Despite this, the mean Modified DISCERN and Global Quality Scale scores were 2.90±1.08 and 2.64±1.11, respectively, indicating low to moderate content quality. No statistically significant differences in quality scores were found among uploader categories (p>0.05). A very strong positive correlation was observed between Modified DISCERN and Global Quality Scale scores (r=0.851, p<0.01), showing consistency between tools. Conclusion: Instagram is used to share immediate dentin sealing-related content. However, the number of relevant videos is limited, and their scientific accuracy and reliability are often insufficient. Stricter quality control and promotion of evidence-based communication are needed to enhance the educational value of such content.
Keywords : Diş restorasyonu, hemen dentin kapama, sağlık bilgi sistemleri, sosyal medya

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