Decision Support Systems in Dental Decision Making: An Introduction

Khanna, Vikram; Karjodkar, Freny

doi:10.1016/j.jebdp.2009.03.003

Cited by 17 publications

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“…As other authors stated [18], we agree that an important component of the computer based decision support system integration in dentistry is represented by the clinical experience and knowledge of the dentist who uses such systems.…”

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A Computer-based Decision Support System Used in Identifying Relationship between Oral Symptoms and Systemic Diseases

Ghiga¹,

Petrișor²,

Bacârea³

et al. 2012

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Abstract:The aim of this study is to present a dental patient management software application module that offers the possibility to record the oral symptoms of systemic diseases and presents a presumptive diagnosis. We implemented a web application for patients' management in the dental office which includes such a module that besides presenting a presumptive diagnosis also provides detailed information regarding the disease and the recommended laboratory investigations. The implemented software application allows the selection of the oral lesions revealed during intraoral examination and once the oral lesion has been selectedthe application displays the list of the systemic diseases which presents the selected oral lesion as an oral symptom. After displaying the probable systemic diseases, the user can learn more information about a particular disease by clicking on its label. An innovative aspect of the proposed application is the existence of the module that allows the presumptive diagnosis of a systemic disease by selecting the oral lesions found during intraoral examination. Also the software application offers information regarding the selected systemic disease etiology, oral signs and symptoms and the laboratory investigations required for the final diagnosis.

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Section: Discussionsupporting

confidence: 55%

“…Vikram et al [18] concluded that in order to ensure a long term use of the computer based decision support system, the developer must take into consideration users' feedback.…”

Section: Discussionmentioning

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A Computer-based Decision Support System Used in Identifying Relationship between Oral Symptoms and Systemic Diseases

Ghiga¹,

Petrișor²,

Bacârea³

et al. 2012

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“…They are not intended to replace the dentist's judgment and responsibility for decision-making, but to provide assistance in diagnosis and treatment planning (Vikram and Karjodkar, 2009). Table 2 presents some system capabilities with examples.…”

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Decision support systems for adoption in dental clinics: A survey

Goh

Tao

et al. 2016

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While most dental clinicians use some sort of information system, they are involved with administrative functions, despite the advisory potential of some of these systems. This paper outlines some current decision support systems (DSS) and the common barriers facing dentists in adopting them within their workflow. These barriers include lack of perceived usefulness, complicated social and economic factors, and the difficulty for users to interpret the advice given by the system. A survey of current systems found that although there are systems that suggest treatment options, there is no real-time integration with other knowledge bases. Additionally, advice on drug prescription at point-of-care is absent from such systems, which is a significant omission, in consideration of the fact that disease management and drug prescription are common in the workflow of a dentist. This paper also addresses future trends in the research and development of dental clinical DSS, with specific emphasis on big data, standards and privacy issues to fulfil the vision of a robust, user-friendly and scalable personalised DSS for dentists. The findings of this study will offer strategies in design, research and development of a DSS with sufficient perceived usefulness to attract adoption and integration by dentists within their routine clinical workflow, thus resulting in better health outcomes for patients and increased productivity for the clinic.

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“…Just as in medical fields such as cardiology and oncology, in dentistry computerized procedures are increasingly being used to help clinicians diagnose disease and plan appropriate treatment. 1 In periodontal assessment, for example, certain automated procedures that take into account numerous parameters that may influence risk have become important. These risks may or may not be modifiable and relate to patients' lifestyles, anatomical characteristics, genetic flaws, polymorphism, type of treatment, and so on.…”

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