Is Youtube™ A Reliable Source on Invisalign First® in Mixed Dentition?

Elif Ece Kalaoğlu; Gülay Dumanli Gök

Makale detayları

Is Youtube™ A Reliable Source on Invisalign First® in Mixed Dentition?

Yazarlar:

Elif Ece Kalaoğlu | Gülay Dumanli Gök

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Dergi:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.15 Issue 3, pp.495-503

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359594

pISSN:

2459-1459

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Özet:

 Objective:Clear aligner systems, particularly Invisalign First, have become an increasingly popular treatment option for children during the mixed dentition stage. With the growing reliance of patients and caregivers on digital platforms such as YouTube for health-related information, concerns about the accuracy and educational value of this content are becoming increasingly significant. This study aimed to evaluate the quality, usefulness, and reliability of YouTube videos discussing Invisalign First for children. Methods:A systematic search was conducted on YouTube using the keywords invisalign first and clear aligners and mixed dentition. For each term, the first 185 English-language videos were collected, generating a total of 370 videos. Videos were included if they were uploaded between 22 May 2018 and 23 September 2023, in English, and provided information relevant to clear aligner use in children with mixed dentition. After applying exclusion criteria, 74 videos were selected for final evaluation. Each video was assessed independently by two experienced cliniciansa pediatric dentist and an orthodontist, each with 13 years of professional experience in orthodontic care for children in the mixed dentition. Videos were evaluated using the Global Quality Scale GQS and a 12-item usefulness score designed to measure the comprehensiveness and relevance of the educational content. Data collected from each video included length in minutes, number of views, likes, dislikes, and days since upload. From these variables, the interaction index and viewing rate were calculated. The videos were categorized into four source groups:1 Dental companiesclinics 2 DentistsOrthodontists, 3 Laypersons, 4 Others. The intended target audience was classified as: 1 professional, 2 layperson, or 3 both. The ShapiroWilk test was used to test the normality of numerical data. Non-normally distributed variables were analyzed using the Spearman rank correlation coefficient. Group comparisons were conducted using the MannWhitney U test, chi-square test, and Pearson correlation coefficient. A p-value of .05 was considered statistically significant. Results:Of the 74 videos analyzed, 35.1 were uploaded by dental clinics, 31.1 by dentistsorthodontists, 21.6 by laypersons, and the remainder by others. The majority of videos 62 targeted laypersons, while 24 targeted both professionals and lay audiences.The average video length was 4.2 minutes SD  1.6. The average number of views per video was 12340, ranging from 580 to 156000 views. The mean interaction index was 1.8, and the viewing rate was 2.3. 44 of videos were classified as poor quality based on GQS. 30 were considered generally poor quality. Only a small fraction 14 were rated as good or excellent. Based on the usefulness score, most videos were rated as slightly useful or moderately useful. Videos rarely included balanced discussions of risks, limitations, or alternative treatments. A strong positive correlation was observed between usefulness and GQS r  0.817, p  0.000, suggesting that higher-quality videos also tended to offer more useful educational content. The inter  and intra-examiner reliability of scoring was high, demonstrating excellent agreement between the evaluators. This indicates that the evaluation criteria were applied consistently and that the scoring method was robust. There are several limitations to this study. First, there is currently no standardized, validated tool for objectively assessing video-based educational content, making the evaluation process inherently subjective despite the use of structured scoring systems. Second, video selection was based on YouTubes default relevance ranking, which may be influenced by algorithms, advertisements, or user personalization settings. Lastly, YouTube content is dynamic, and video availability or ranking may change over time, potentially affecting reproducibility. Conclusion:YouTube videos discussing Invisalign First for children in the mixed dentition stage are generally of low quality and limited usefulness. Although many videos mention the benefits of clear aligner treatment, few provide comprehensive, balanced, or professionally verified information. Given the increasing reliance on social media platforms for healthcare information, it is crucial to develop strategies for guiding the public toward reliable, evidence-based content. Furthermore, establishing validated, quantitative tools for evaluating video content would greatly improve future research in this area.

 Objective:Clear aligner systems, particularly Invisalign First, have become an increasingly popular treatment option for children during the mixed dentition stage. With the growing reliance of patients and caregivers on digital platforms such as YouTube for health-related information, concerns about the accuracy and educational value of this content are becoming increasingly significant. This study aimed to evaluate the quality, usefulness, and reliability of YouTube videos discussing Invisalign First for children. Methods:A systematic search was conducted on YouTube using the keywords invisalign first and clear aligners and mixed dentition. For each term, the first 185 English-language videos were collected, generating a total of 370 videos. Videos were included if they were uploaded between 22 May 2018 and 23 September 2023, in English, and provided information relevant to clear aligner use in children with mixed dentition. After applying exclusion criteria, 74 videos were selected for final evaluation. Each video was assessed independently by two experienced cliniciansa pediatric dentist and an orthodontist, each with 13 years of professional experience in orthodontic care for children in the mixed dentition. Videos were evaluated using the Global Quality Scale GQS and a 12-item usefulness score designed to measure the comprehensiveness and relevance of the educational content. Data collected from each video included length in minutes, number of views, likes, dislikes, and days since upload. From these variables, the interaction index and viewing rate were calculated. The videos were categorized into four source groups:1 Dental companiesclinics 2 DentistsOrthodontists, 3 Laypersons, 4 Others. The intended target audience was classified as: 1 professional, 2 layperson, or 3 both. The ShapiroWilk test was used to test the normality of numerical data. Non-normally distributed variables were analyzed using the Spearman rank correlation coefficient. Group comparisons were conducted using the MannWhitney U test, chi-square test, and Pearson correlation coefficient. A p-value of .05 was considered statistically significant. Results:Of the 74 videos analyzed, 35.1 were uploaded by dental clinics, 31.1 by dentistsorthodontists, 21.6 by laypersons, and the remainder by others. The majority of videos 62 targeted laypersons, while 24 targeted both professionals and lay audiences.The average video length was 4.2 minutes SD  1.6. The average number of views per video was 12340, ranging from 580 to 156000 views. The mean interaction index was 1.8, and the viewing rate was 2.3. 44 of videos were classified as poor quality based on GQS. 30 were considered generally poor quality. Only a small fraction 14 were rated as good or excellent. Based on the usefulness score, most videos were rated as slightly useful or moderately useful. Videos rarely included balanced discussions of risks, limitations, or alternative treatments. A strong positive correlation was observed between usefulness and GQS r  0.817, p  0.000, suggesting that higher-quality videos also tended to offer more useful educational content. The inter  and intra-examiner reliability of scoring was high, demonstrating excellent agreement between the evaluators. This indicates that the evaluation criteria were applied consistently and that the scoring method was robust. There are several limitations to this study. First, there is currently no standardized, validated tool for objectively assessing video-based educational content, making the evaluation process inherently subjective despite the use of structured scoring systems. Second, video selection was based on YouTubes default relevance ranking, which may be influenced by algorithms, advertisements, or user personalization settings. Lastly, YouTube content is dynamic, and video availability or ranking may change over time, potentially affecting reproducibility. Conclusion:YouTube videos discussing Invisalign First for children in the mixed dentition stage are generally of low quality and limited usefulness. Although many videos mention the benefits of clear aligner treatment, few provide comprehensive, balanced, or professionally verified information. Given the increasing reliance on social media platforms for healthcare information, it is crucial to develop strategies for guiding the public toward reliable, evidence-based content. Furthermore, establishing validated, quantitative tools for evaluating video content would greatly improve future research in this area.

 Objective:Clear aligner systems, particularly Invisalign First, have become an increasingly popular treatment option for children during the mixed dentition stage. With the growing reliance of patients and caregivers on digital platforms such as YouTube for health-related information, concerns about the accuracy and educational value of this content are becoming increasingly significant. This study aimed to evaluate the quality, usefulness, and reliability of YouTube videos discussing Invisalign First for children. Methods:A systematic search was conducted on YouTube using the keywords invisalign first and clear aligners and mixed dentition. For each term, the first 185 English-language videos were collected, generating a total of 370 videos. Videos were included if they were uploaded between 22 May 2018 and 23 September 2023, in English, and provided information relevant to clear aligner use in children with mixed dentition. After applying exclusion criteria, 74 videos were selected for final evaluation. Each video was assessed independently by two experienced cliniciansa pediatric dentist and an orthodontist, each with 13 years of professional experience in orthodontic care for children in the mixed dentition. Videos were evaluated using the Global Quality Scale GQS and a 12-item usefulness score designed to measure the comprehensiveness and relevance of the educational content. Data collected from each video included length in minutes, number of views, likes, dislikes, and days since upload. From these variables, the interaction index and viewing rate were calculated. The videos were categorized into four source groups:1 Dental companiesclinics 2 DentistsOrthodontists, 3 Laypersons, 4 Others. The intended target audience was classified as: 1 professional, 2 layperson, or 3 both. The ShapiroWilk test was used to test the normality of numerical data. Non-normally distributed variables were analyzed using the Spearman rank correlation coefficient. Group comparisons were conducted using the MannWhitney U test, chi-square test, and Pearson correlation coefficient. A p-value of .05 was considered statistically significant. Results:Of the 74 videos analyzed, 35.1 were uploaded by dental clinics, 31.1 by dentistsorthodontists, 21.6 by laypersons, and the remainder by others. The majority of videos 62 targeted laypersons, while 24 targeted both professionals and lay audiences.The average video length was 4.2 minutes SD  1.6. The average number of views per video was 12340, ranging from 580 to 156000 views. The mean interaction index was 1.8, and the viewing rate was 2.3. 44 of videos were classified as poor quality based on GQS. 30 were considered generally poor quality. Only a small fraction 14 were rated as good or excellent. Based on the usefulness score, most videos were rated as slightly useful or moderately useful. Videos rarely included balanced discussions of risks, limitations, or alternative treatments. A strong positive correlation was observed between usefulness and GQS r  0.817, p  0.000, suggesting that higher-quality videos also tended to offer more useful educational content. The inter  and intra-examiner reliability of scoring was high, demonstrating excellent agreement between the evaluators. This indicates that the evaluation criteria were applied consistently and that the scoring method was robust. There are several limitations to this study. First, there is currently no standardized, validated tool for objectively assessing video-based educational content, making the evaluation process inherently subjective despite the use of structured scoring systems. Second, video selection was based on YouTubes default relevance ranking, which may be influenced by algorithms, advertisements, or user personalization settings. Lastly, YouTube content is dynamic, and video availability or ranking may change over time, potentially affecting reproducibility. Conclusion:YouTube videos discussing Invisalign First for children in the mixed dentition stage are generally of low quality and limited usefulness. Although many videos mention the benefits of clear aligner treatment, few provide comprehensive, balanced, or professionally verified information. Given the increasing reliance on social media platforms for healthcare information, it is crucial to develop strategies for guiding the public toward reliable, evidence-based content. Furthermore, establishing validated, quantitative tools for evaluating video content would greatly improve future research in this area.

 Objective:Clear aligner systems, particularly Invisalign First, have become an increasingly popular treatment option for children during the mixed dentition stage. With the growing reliance of patients and caregivers on digital platforms such as YouTube for health-related information, concerns about the accuracy and educational value of this content are becoming increasingly significant. This study aimed to evaluate the quality, usefulness, and reliability of YouTube videos discussing Invisalign First for children. Methods:A systematic search was conducted on YouTube using the keywords invisalign first and clear aligners and mixed dentition. For each term, the first 185 English-language videos were collected, generating a total of 370 videos. Videos were included if they were uploaded between 22 May 2018 and 23 September 2023, in English, and provided information relevant to clear aligner use in children with mixed dentition. After applying exclusion criteria, 74 videos were selected for final evaluation. Each video was assessed independently by two experienced cliniciansa pediatric dentist and an orthodontist, each with 13 years of professional experience in orthodontic care for children in the mixed dentition. Videos were evaluated using the Global Quality Scale GQS and a 12-item usefulness score designed to measure the comprehensiveness and relevance of the educational content. Data collected from each video included length in minutes, number of views, likes, dislikes, and days since upload. From these variables, the interaction index and viewing rate were calculated. The videos were categorized into four source groups:1 Dental companiesclinics 2 DentistsOrthodontists, 3 Laypersons, 4 Others. The intended target audience was classified as: 1 professional, 2 layperson, or 3 both. The ShapiroWilk test was used to test the normality of numerical data. Non-normally distributed variables were analyzed using the Spearman rank correlation coefficient. Group comparisons were conducted using the MannWhitney U test, chi-square test, and Pearson correlation coefficient. A p-value of .05 was considered statistically significant. Results:Of the 74 videos analyzed, 35.1 were uploaded by dental clinics, 31.1 by dentistsorthodontists, 21.6 by laypersons, and the remainder by others. The majority of videos 62 targeted laypersons, while 24 targeted both professionals and lay audiences.The average video length was 4.2 minutes SD  1.6. The average number of views per video was 12340, ranging from 580 to 156000 views. The mean interaction index was 1.8, and the viewing rate was 2.3. 44 of videos were classified as poor quality based on GQS. 30 were considered generally poor quality. Only a small fraction 14 were rated as good or excellent. Based on the usefulness score, most videos were rated as slightly useful or moderately useful. Videos rarely included balanced discussions of risks, limitations, or alternative treatments. A strong positive correlation was observed between usefulness and GQS r  0.817, p  0.000, suggesting that higher-quality videos also tended to offer more useful educational content. The inter  and intra-examiner reliability of scoring was high, demonstrating excellent agreement between the evaluators. This indicates that the evaluation criteria were applied consistently and that the scoring method was robust. There are several limitations to this study. First, there is currently no standardized, validated tool for objectively assessing video-based educational content, making the evaluation process inherently subjective despite the use of structured scoring systems. Second, video selection was based on YouTubes default relevance ranking, which may be influenced by algorithms, advertisements, or user personalization settings. Lastly, YouTube content is dynamic, and video availability or ranking may change over time, potentially affecting reproducibility. Conclusion:YouTube videos discussing Invisalign First for children in the mixed dentition stage are generally of low quality and limited usefulness. Although many videos mention the benefits of clear aligner treatment, few provide comprehensive, balanced, or professionally verified information. Given the increasing reliance on social media platforms for healthcare information, it is crucial to develop strategies for guiding the public toward reliable, evidence-based content. Furthermore, establishing validated, quantitative tools for evaluating video content would greatly improve future research in this area.

Makale detayları

Is Youtube™ A Reliable Source on Invisalign First® in Mixed Dentition?

Yazarlar:

Elif Ece Kalaoğlu | Gülay Dumanli Gök

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Dergi:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.15 Issue 3, pp.495-503

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359594

pISSN:

2459-1459

Orthodontic appliances (removable)

Invisalign First

pediatric dentistry

orthodontics

social media

consumer health information

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Makale detayları

Is Youtube™ A Reliable Source on Invisalign First® in Mixed Dentition?

Yazarlar: Elif Ece Kalaoğlu | Gülay Dumanli Gök

Yayıncı: Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar: Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Dergi: Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.15 Issue 3, pp.495-503

Belge Tipi: Makale

Yayın Tarihi: 9/2025

Belge Dili: İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.): 2001359594

pISSN: 2459-1459

Orthodontic appliances (removable)

Invisalign First

pediatric dentistry

orthodontics

social media

consumer health information

Sayı

Yazarlar:

Elif Ece Kalaoğlu | Gülay Dumanli Gök

Yayıncı:

Marmara University

Ana Başlıklar:

Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopaedics

Dergi:

Clinical and Experimental Health Sciences Vol.15 Issue 3, pp.495-503

Belge Tipi:

Makale

Yayın Tarihi:

9/2025

Belge Dili:

İngilizce

Document ID (Org No.):

2001359594

pISSN:

2459-1459