Teledentistry: A Future Solution in the Diagnosis of Oral Lesions: Diagnostic Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

Uhrin, Eszter; Domokos, Zsuzsanna; Czumbel, László Márk; Kói, Tamás; Hegyi, Péter; Hermann, Péter; Borbély, Judit; Cavalcante, Bianca Golzio Navarro; Németh, Orsolya

doi:10.1089/tmj.2022.0426

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“…One review's conclusion about the costs was in contrast with the conclusion stated in the original article and was therefore excluded during the data-selection process [30]. In total, 10 reviews were included in this umbrella review [31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40].…”

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“…and was therefore excluded during the data-selection process [30]. In total, 10 reviews were included in this umbrella review [31][32][33][34][35][36][37][38][39][40]. Table 1 presents an overall description of the included reviews characteristics and findings.…”

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“…The remaining four reviews [34,[38][39][40] did not report on true economic evaluations, but summarized information on costs. This information mentioned costs, mostly as the reduction of costs by using teledentistry in terms of the reduction of travel and waiting times, and of other features of telehealth that are related to costs (e.g., reduced loss of productivity, less unnecessary travel, fewer accommodation expenses and reduced time for services).…”

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“…These people could greatly benefit from teledentistry applications, like teleconsultation with small cameras. However, our umbrella review shows that teledentistry has rarely been applied, and no experimental study on the effectiveness have been performed on these groups of the population with special healthcare needs [40]. Thus, especially these populations, there is a need for more highquality experimental studies measuring the effects of teledentistry on oral-health-related outcomes and costs.…”

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A Systematic Umbrella Review of the Effects of Teledentistry on Costs and Oral-Health Outcomes

Scheerman,

Qari,

Varenne

et al. 2024

IJERPH

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Teledentistry offers possibilities for improving efficiency and quality of care and supporting cost-effective healthcare systems. This umbrella review aims to synthesize existing systematic reviews on teledentistry and provide a summary of evidence of its clinical- and cost-effectiveness. A comprehensive search strategy involving various teledentistry-related terms, across seven databases, was conducted. Articles published until 24 April 2023 were considered. Two researchers independently reviewed titles, abstracts and full-text articles. The quality of the included reviews was critically appraised with the AMSTAR-2 checklist. Out of 749 studies identified, 10 were included in this umbrella review. Two reviews focusing on oral-health outcomes revealed that, despite positive findings, there is not yet enough evidence for the long-term clinical effectiveness of teledentistry. Ten reviews reported on economic evaluations or costs, indicating that teledentistry is cost-saving. However, these conclusions were based on assumptions due to insufficient evidence on cost-effectiveness. The main limitation of our umbrella review was the critically low quality of the included reviews according to AMSTAR-2 criteria, with many of these reviews basing their conclusions on low-quality studies. This highlights the need for high-quality experimental studies (e.g., RCTs, factorial designs, stepped-wedge designs, SMARTs and MRTs) to assess teledentistry’s clinical- and cost-effectiveness.

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“…The identification and selection of appropriate informatics tools for diagnosis in dentistry is crucial to improve diagnostic accuracy, as they can provide additional and more accurate information for diagnosis, allowing for better treatment planning. (13) They optimize workflow by being able to streamline diagnostic processes, improving efficiency and productivity and can help visualize, explain problems and treatment options to the patient, improving understanding and decision-making. (14)…”

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Informatic tools for diagnosis in dentistry. A compilation review

Chaple Gil,

Damas Heredia,

Afrashtehfar

2024

Preprint

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The objective of this article was to compile the computer tools available in the scientific literature aimed at diagnosis in dentistry. An scoping review research was conducted in Pubmed, Scopus and Web of Science. Were include, original researches type articles, Articles that reported the usefulness of a computer/technological tool that helps diagnosis in dental practice, Articles published in the last 20 years (period 2004- 2024) and written in English and Spanish. Online tool Rayyan was used to establish homogeneity in the review of the authors on a single online platform where they had access and could centralize the results. Variables were extracted from each article included in the study. A total of 12648 records were recuperated from data bases. After decantation process were included 39 reports that described 36 computer tools for diagnosis in dentistry. More informatic tools related to "Restorative Dentistry" have been developed than the rest of the specialties 14 (40%), Python was the predominant programming language, 83.3% of the tools were validated and 27.8% were free. Informatics tools in dentistry enhance diagnosis and treatment planning. However, a robust regulatory framework is needed for their validation before clinical implementation. Continuous training of dental professionals in these technologies is crucial to maximize their benefits and ensure optimal patient care. The need for more research to explore the potential of informatics applications in dentistry, their integration into existing health systems, and their accessibility in resource-limited areas is emphasized.

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Improving Oral Health Using Teledentistry and Virtual Dental Homes: Concepts and Progress

Lampe,

Djalilova,

Glassman

et al. 2023

Journal of the California Dental Association

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Teledentistry: A Future Solution in the Diagnosis of Oral Lesions: Diagnostic Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review

Cited by 12 publications

References 36 publications

A Systematic Umbrella Review of the Effects of Teledentistry on Costs and Oral-Health Outcomes

A Systematic Umbrella Review of the Effects of Teledentistry on Costs and Oral-Health Outcomes

Informatic tools for diagnosis in dentistry. A compilation review

Improving Oral Health Using Teledentistry and Virtual Dental Homes: Concepts and Progress

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