2019: The Year of Teledentistry in France?

Giraudeau, Nicolas; Roy, Oliviér; Malthiéry, E; Pasdeloup, Joao; Valcárcel, J.; Toupenay, Steve; Fournier, Serge

doi:10.29086/jisfteh.7.e8

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“… 11 Unfortunately, the impossibility for dentists to be provided with remuneration from the French national health insurance plan may have made it difficult to implement and develop TD on a national basis to date. [ 12 ] From this study, 39.2% (n = 1982) stated that they already practice TD which does not match the national situation, however, the misunderstanding of the terminology employed may be a reason for it. Dentists from this study did not know that TD is an officially and legally regulated medical activity and not merely an act of giving advice over the phone.…”

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A national teledentistry study on the knowledge, attitudes, training and practices of private dentists

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Objectives Nationally examine the self-perceived knowledge, attitudes and practices of TeleDentistry (TD) among dentists in private practice in France. Methods A descriptive questionnaire-based survey was conducted nationwide from 10 November 2020 to 13 December 2020. The national scale survey was both anonymous and voluntary and was sent by the National Board of Dentists to 42,464 private dentists that were officially registered in France. The questionnaire included 36 questions divided into various sections: (i) general profile (gender, age range, and university, where respondents completed their dental studies), (ii) general knowledge of telemedicine, and (iii) familiarity with current regulations on telemedicine and activities that qualify as telemedicine. Results Only 57.1% of dentists in private practice stated that they had never heard nor knew about TD (n=2,887). Only 1.5% (n=76) stated they had attended a training module on telemedicine and/or TD during their studies at university. Only 1.3% (n=26) of dentists who practised a TD activity stated that they knew about telemedicine regulations. Only 65.7% (n=2,020) of those who had never practised and 74.8% (n=1,485) who had practised TD acknowledged that they would like to practice TD. Conclusions In conclusion, this study found a significant need for TD education and training as well as on regulations. It may be necessary in the future to ensure that all stakeholders in the field of dentistry work together to improve these two topics for dental practitioners. It is also worth noting that TD and telemedicine are public health tools and that they could provide inequitable access to medical care. However, TD must be implemented to decrease inequality and ensure it does not do the opposite.

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A national teledentistry study on the knowledge, attitudes, training and practices of private dentists

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“…Also, dentists reported that teledentistry is a useful tool to connect directly with patients/ caregivers, and it is very useful making a first evaluation. 3,4,9 In Australia, the teledentistry approach for diagnosis and consultations of the underserved, high-risk population with major oral health needs was explored by comparing face-to-face examinations and remote examinations using an intraoral camera. A total of 50 individuals participated and it is suggested that teledentistry is a feasible and reliable alternative to traditional methods, in particular, for oral health screening.…”

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“…Regardless of the teledentistry service formats, a high satisfaction rate in the present study echoes the results of the previous research. 4,9,23 Telemedicine can be applied in a synchronous (real time) or asynchronous (store-and-forward mode) manner. 8,24 In a systematic review about the telemedicine applications among rural individuals with disabilities, it was reported that generally videoconferencing was used for synchronized intervention, in which local care providers, patients, caregivers, and the remote care team could interact in real time.…”

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“…2,3 It is reported that 48% of people with disabilities have, at least, 1 oral health problem. 4 While receiving oral care, PNSC also face barriers with transportation and cost, and have difficulties related to the lack of trained health care professionals in this area. 2,5 Traditional services require visiting multiple clinics or professionals, which need more time, effort, traveling great distances, costs, and long waiting times for treatment.…”

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Is Teledentistry a Feasible Alternative for People Who Need Special Care?

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Yilmaz

2022

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Objective: The aim of this study is to explore the feasibility and acceptability of teledentistry as a vehicle that provides enhanced delivery of oral care for the people who need special care (PNSC). Methods: Between January 2018 and September 2020, PNSC who were admitted in the study were either waiting for a follow-up (F) appointment or on a waiting list. An examination via video call was carried out for initial examination (IE) and F purposes. The virtual examination was scored by the clinician who performed the examinations. The experience of the participants was evaluated with a satisfaction questionnaire. Results: Forty PNSC (26 females, 14 males) between ages 7 and 48 years (21.17 ± 10.62) participated in the study. According to the clinician ratings, the accuracy of the examination was rated as the lowest. The F group had higher scores when compared to the IE group regarding clinician rating. No significant differences were found in terms of the scoring of the clinician and patient/parent satisfaction regarding cooperation status and type of examination (P ≥ 0.05). Conclusions: Through adequate adaptation of the technology into clinical practice and overcoming the barriers for wider implementation, the teledentistry approach could be a reliable and feasible alternative in triaging, treatment planning, and F purposes for PNSC.

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“…The clinical validation of this camera for a remote diagnosis allows us to consider teledentistry activity. 29 To do so, a number of points need to be addressed:…”

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Concordance study between regular face-to-face dental diagnosis and dental telediagnosis using fluorescence

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Background Teledentistry consultations are an effective way to increase access to care. Whether it be for a screening, referral or even an adapted treatment plan for a certain number of patients whose access to care is complicated, demonstrating the reliability of remote consultations is essential in allowing the technique to become generalised. Aim This study aimed to determine if teledentistry consultations using fluorescence are of the same quality as regular consultations in the diagnosis of caries. Methods Patients were seen in consultation in the dental care centre at the Montpellier University Hospital (France) and in the centre at Kyushu Dental University Hospital (Japan). The protocol was broken down into three parts: the regular consultation, the recording of videos with the Soprocare camera and the remote consultation. The regular consultation and the remote consultation were blinded and carried out by two different dentists. The recording of videos was carried out by a third dentist. The carious diagnosis was based on the International Caries Detection and Assessment System: a clinical rating system for the detection and assessment of caries. Results One hundred and ninety-five patients met the predefined inclusion criteria. Most patients had at least one surface at stage 3 or higher (73%) with a higher proportion amongst French patients (81% compared to 66%). However, they had good dental hygiene, given that dental hygiene was only deemed unsatisfactory for 10.8% (19% for French patients and 2% for Japanese patients). The odontogram (presence/absence of each tooth) seemed to be correctly identified during the remote consultation (reinterpretation). Out of the 195 patients, 168 (86.2%) were identified without error. Conclusions Teledentistry consultations can represent acceptable diagnostic performance with regard to the detection of dental caries. The Soprocare camera enables an early diagnosis of carious lesions with optimal efficiency. Several areas still need to be improved, however, so that the use of the camera during remote consultations is as coherent and effective as possible, especially with regard to the organisational aspects of remote consultations.

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2019: The Year of Teledentistry in France?

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A national teledentistry study on the knowledge, attitudes, training and practices of private dentists

A national teledentistry study on the knowledge, attitudes, training and practices of private dentists

Is Teledentistry a Feasible Alternative for People Who Need Special Care?

Concordance study between regular face-to-face dental diagnosis and dental telediagnosis using fluorescence

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