AN ANALYSIS OF TAMIL YOUTUBE VIDEOS ON DENTAL CARIES

ABSTRACT

The most ubiquitous social media site, YouTube, is frequently utilized to obtain information about oral and dental health. However, there is still an issue with the standard of online health information. We conducted a study to analyse the quality and professionalism of YouTube videos in Tamil language related to dental caries. The objective was to identify the number of useful videos and hoaxes available online. The videos were analysed using Global Quality Scale (GQS) and modified DISCERN questionnaire. In order to provide trustworthy information to the public, the research emphasises the need for dental professionals and healthcare organisations to be aware of the content available online.