Smile Design on Turkish YouTube: A Content and Quality Analysis
Abstract: Smile design focuses on enhancing oral health and aesthetics by optimizing the shape, size, color, and alignment of teeth. Interest in this field has grown, influenced by television and online platforms. This study analyzed the content and quality of Turkish YouTube videos about smile design. On September 15, 2023, the term "smile design" was searched using Turkish characters via a VPN in Turkey. Of the first 75 videos, 61 meeting inclusion criteria were analyzed. Videos were evaluated using the Global Quality Scale (GQS), modified DISCERN scoring, and an eight-category quality system. Statistical comparisons were made using Chi-Square, Kruskal-Wallis, and Mann-Whitney U tests (p 0.05). Overall, Turkish YouTube videos on smile design were of low quality and had poor content, with limited views and likes. The source and duration of videos did not determine quality, nor did quality directly influence audience engagement.
Keywords: Smile design, YouTube video quality, aesthetic dentistry, digital health content, public engagement
How to Cite?: Levent YILDIRIM, "Smile Design on Turkish YouTube: A Content and Quality Analysis", Volume 13 Issue 11, November 2024, International Journal of Science and Research (IJSR), Pages: 1620-1626, https://www.ijsr.net/getabstract.php?paperid=SR241127014549, DOI: https://dx.doi.org/10.21275/SR241127014549