Tele-dentistry, its trends, scope, and future framework in oral medicine; a scoping review during January 1999 to December 2021

Niknam, Fatemeh; Sharifian, Roxana; Bashiri, Azadeh; Mardani, Maryam; Akbari, Ramin; Tuffaha, Haitham; Do, Loc; Bastani, Peivand

doi:10.1186/s13690-023-01128-w

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“…Despite the technological advances and the integration of teledentistry into dental practices, there remain barriers and challenges to its broader adoption. These include technological infrastructure limitations, billing issues, and the need for greater acceptance among dental professionals [10,11]. Nevertheless, the overall response to teledentistry has been positive, demonstrating its potential to transform dental care delivery effectively and efficiently.…”

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Adaptação à Era Pós-Pandemia: O Impacto da COVID-19 nas Práticas e Profissionais de Odontologia

Ribeiro Junior

2024

Braz. Journ. Dentistry Oral Rad.

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The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated significant modifications in dental practices to mitigate the risk of virus transmission. This editorial explores the multifaceted impacts of these changes, focusing on the adoption of enhanced Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), intensified sterilization procedures, and reorganization of clinic layouts to facilitate social distancing. Dental practices also implemented pre-screening protocols and adjusted scheduling to minimize in-clinic transmission. Despite these measures, dental professionals faced high levels of anxiety due to the proximity required in their work, leading to concerns over personal and family health. This stress was exacerbated by uncertainties regarding the adequacy of infection control measures at their workplaces. The pandemic also had a profound economic impact on dental practices, influencing patient volumes, operational costs, and financial stability. To cope with these challenges, practices adopted new technologies like teledentistry, which helped maintain care continuity while reducing transmission risks. This editorial highlight the dual challenge faced by dental professionals during the pandemic: ensuring both the safety of care delivery and the mental well-being of providers. It underscores the need for ongoing support and intervention to address these challenges, emphasizing the importance of sustaining dental services and the well-being of both providers and patients.

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Adaptação à Era Pós-Pandemia: O Impacto da COVID-19 nas Práticas e Profissionais de Odontologia

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2024

Braz. Journ. Dentistry Oral Rad.

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“…Although dental care is not available remotely, digital health could facilitate early detection and the monitoring of diseases and conditions, and direct patients to primary care as quickly as possible [ 13 ].…”

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