Knowledge, Perception, and Experience of Dentists About Teledentistry

Raucci-Neto, Walter; Pereira, Mariele; Cerqueira, Nathália Mancioppi; Louzada, Victoria Gabriela; Castro‐Raucci, Larissa Moreira Spinola de; Leoni, Graziela Bianchi

doi:10.1016/j.identj.2021.07.007

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“…The key finding in the present study is the poor knowledge and practice of TD among DPs in Saudi Arabia. These results are consistent with earlier international studies that reported inadequate knowledge of DPs on TD [ 15 , 16 ]. Such findings can be attributed to the inadequate didactic and practical training on the topic in the dental curricula and a lack of continuous education programs on TD.…”

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confidence: 93%

“…This is in line with the findings of similar previous in Saudi Arabia that show an encouraging atmosphere to adopt TD by DPs in the kingdom [18,21]. Similar findings were also observed among dentists from Pakistan, Brazil, and Australia [15,16,22]. The emerging perceived need for TD among DPs during the COVID-19 health crises may have resulted in these positive attitudes of DPs.…”

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confidence: 90%

“…A recent survey among Brazilian dentists, dental specialists, and dentists with greater than 10 years of clinical experience showed more preparedness to practice TD in comparison with general DPs and dentists with less clinical experience [ 16 ]. In Saudi Arabia, awareness of TD among dental professionals was associated with qualification and work experience [ 18 ].…”

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confidence: 99%

“…However, it can be argued that the efficiency of TD application in dental practice is guaranteed only if the DPs have sufficient knowledge and training on how to practice TD. Unfortunately, despite its importance, recent surveys have shown that DPs have poor knowledge and lack adequate experience in TD [ 15 , 16 ]. In Saudi Arabia, perception of TD among DPs is not clear.…”

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confidence: 99%

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Teledentistry—Knowledge, Practice, and Attitudes of Dental Practitioners in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Web-Based Survey

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The present survey assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practice of teledentistry (TD) among dental practitioners in Saudi Arabia. This questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted with dental interns and practicing dentists in Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire was sent to all potential respondents. Questions related to knowledge, practice, attitudes, and training regarding TD were presented. A total of 603 (227 dental interns, 376 practicing dentists) completed the questionnaire. Generally, the participants revealed poor knowledge and practice of TD, with only 38% having heard about TD and only one-quarter of the sample (23.2%) reporting practicing TD at their current workplace. However, most of the participants expressed positive attitudes and a willingness to practice TD in the future. Specialists and those in practice for >5 years showed significantly better knowledge and practice of TD than general dentists and those with lesser clinical experience (p < 0.01). While only one-fifth of the participants (20.2%) reported having attended a workshop/lecture about TD, the majority (69.7%) felt that they needed training on TD. The results revealed poor knowledge, practice, and training with regard to TD among practicing dentists in Saudi Arabia. However, the positive attitude expressed by most of the participants towards practicing TD in the future is an encouraging sign for dental educators and planners of oral health care. Continuous education through periodic workshops and training courses on TD is crucial to improve dentists’ knowledge, practice, and attitudes towards TD. Integration of TD topics into undergraduate/postgraduate curricula is highly recommended. Special attention should be directed to training general dental practitioners and junior dentists.

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Teledentistry—Knowledge, Practice, and Attitudes of Dental Practitioners in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Web-Based Survey

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“…However, studies have reported that dentists would consider teledentistry to be useful for their clinical practice and reduce the need for unnecessary face-to-face consultations [ 41 , 42 ]. Another study of Brazilian dentists found that their general knowledge of teledentistry and confidence is using the method to be lacking and would benefit from telehealth training and education if remote dental consultations were to be utilised more frequently [ 43 ].…”

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“We will have to learn to live with it”: Australian dentists’ experiences during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Infection, Disease & Health

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