Quality evaluation of websites with information on child dental trauma in Portuguese language

M. Crespo, J. Carvalho, A. Correia, P. Mesquita

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Abstract

The purpose of this research was to assess the quality of information on dental traumatic injuries in children, available for the Portuguese speaking population, on the WWW. A web search was performed using Google'sR search engine and the keywords: "Traumatismo de dentes" AND "Crianca", "Perda de dentes" AND "Crianca", "Fratura de dentes" AND "Crianca". The first 50 consecutive search results were assessed. Quality evaluation of websites was performed using HONcode Certification (Health of the Net Foundation) and DISCERN Quality Criteria for the Health Information Consumer. None of the websites evaluated had HON's accreditation (0%) and only 3 scored the maximum rating according to DISCERN criteria (6%). Results show that, although dental trauma presents high frequency among children, adolescents and young adults, there seems to be lack of quality information on this theme in Portuguese language, available on WWW.
Original languageEnglish
Title of host publicationBiodental Engineering III - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Biodental Engineering, BIODENTAL 2014
PublisherTaylor and Francis - Balkema
Pages201-206
Number of pages6
ISBN (Electronic)9780429227004
ISBN (Print)9781138026711
DOIs
Publication statusPublished - 2014
Externally publishedYes
Event3rd International Conference on Biodental Engineering, BIODENTAL 2014 - Porto, Portugal
Duration: 22 Jun 201423 Jun 2014

Publication series

NameBiodental Engineering III - Proceedings of the 3rd International Conference on Biodental Engineering, BIODENTAL 2014

Conference

Conference3rd International Conference on Biodental Engineering, BIODENTAL 2014
Country/TerritoryPortugal
CityPorto
Period22/06/1423/06/14

Keywords

  • Children
  • Dental injuries
  • Dental trauma
  • Internet
  • Oral-health information

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