ObjectivesIn recent years, the use of video-sharing platforms for obtaining information on dental procedures has increased significantly. The aim of this study was to evaluate the content of Youtube videos about silver diamine fluoride (SDF), a recently popular dental procedure.Material and MethodsYoutube was searched using the term ''silver diamine fluoride'', and the first 140 videos displayed were analyzed. Based on the inclusion criteria, 60 videos were included in the study. Two observers scored the videos using the Global Quality Scale (GQS), usefulness and the Journal of American Medical Association (JAMA) criteria. The relationship between the source and purpose of the videos and the parameters was analyzed, and the correlation between the scores was analyzed.ResultsRegarding the uploader source of the videos, 13.3% were from universities or professional organizations, 33.3% were from healthcare professionals, 40% were from health information pages, and 13.3% were from others. Regarding their purpose, 41.7% were technical, and 58.3% were informative. The mean GQS, usefulness and JAMA scores for the videos were 2.76 ± 1.13, 3.95 ± 1.85, and 2.18 ± 0.72, respectively. There were statistically significant differences in the GQS, usefulness, and JAMA scores for the videos between categories according to both uploader sources and purposes (P < 0.01). GQS, usefulness and JAMA scores showed statistically significant correlations in comparison with each other (P < 0.001).ConclusionYoutube can serve as a valuable educational tool for patients seeking information on dental treatments, including the application of SDF. Health professionals should be encouraged to upload SDF-related videos with comprehensive information to educate and properly guide patients.
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