ArticleChildren (Basel, Switzerland)2022
Thumb-Sucking Habits and Oral Health: An Analysis of YouTube Content.
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7 citing papers in PubMed, 1 synthesis or guideline pooled it.
- Use of social media by parents as a resource for knowledge on children's oral health: a systematic review.Canadian journal of dental hygiene : CJDH = Journal canadien de l'hygiene dentaire : JCHD · 2025Pooled it
- A cross-sectional analysis of the quality and reliability of Wilson disease videos on Bilibili, Douyin, and Kuaishou.Scientific reports · 2026Article
- Evaluation of the readability, quality, and accuracy of AI chatbot responses to questions about deleterious oral habits.BMC oral health · 2025Article
- Evaluation of the Quality of Educational Content of YouTube Videos on Silver Diamine Fluoride.International journal of clinical pediatric dentistry · 2024Article
- Reliability of YouTube videos on the management of orthodontic emergencies during COVID-19 pandemic: A quantitative and qualitative analysis.Journal of orthodontic science · 2024Article
- Orthodontic Elastics: A Multivariable Analysis of YouTubeClinical, cosmetic and investigational dentistry · 2024Article
- Assessment of the reliability of YouTube™ videos about zirconia crowns in pediatric dentistry.European archives of paediatric dentistry : official journal of the European Academy of Paediatric Dentistry · 2023Article
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Abstract
This study aims to investigate the content and usefulness of YouTube videos on** thumb-sucking habits.
methodsYouTube was systematically searched for all relevant videos on thumb sucking using primary keywords, such as thumb, finger, and digit sucking. Video information was assessed, such as the type of video, number of likes or dislikes, number of views, and duration of upload. The usefulness of videos was analyzed, and information about treatment modalities was evaluated.
resultsA total of 331 YouTube videos (314 educational offerings and 17 testimonials) were included in the analysis. Individual users uploaded (36.6%), followed by healthcare professionals (30.5%). Only 4.83% of the videos were classified as having "very useful" general information content, whereas 51.1% were rated as "slightly useful." There was no significant correlation between the usefulness score and the interaction rate, video length, or viewing rate. The videos advised a psychosocial approach and mechanical or reminder therapy in 32.33% and 25.07% of videos, respectively. Preventive methods accounted for 7.26%, and chemical treatments were discussed in 5.44% of the videos.
conclusionInformation on YouTube about thumb-sucking habits was unsatisfactory and should be improved by oral healthcare professionals and organizations.
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