Teledentistry: A Novel Tool in our Arsenal to Combat COVID-19

Bhochhibhoya, Amar; Shrestha, Rejina

doi:10.26440/ihrj/0404.07353

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“…Moreover, following the spread of the coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID‐19) via infected aerosols and saliva droplets contaminated with the SARS‐CoV‐2 virus that led to a global pandemic, the delivery of oral health care was initially placed on hold. Teledentistry then gained momentum as a viable alternative for certain modalities of patient management 10,18,19 . Nonetheless, several decades after its introduction, TD has yet to be fully adopted by oral health care providers 20 .…”

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Teledentistry within oral health care providers' training: A scoping review

Bakhshaei,

Ramachandran,

Brondani

2024

Eur J Dental Education

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IntroductionDespite teledentistry (TD) ubiquitous utilization, it has yet to be fully adopted by oral health care providers' educational training. This study aimed to explore TD incorporation in the training of oral health care providers.MethodsThis review included studies on the TD content offered to oral health care providers. The JBI (Joanna Briggs Institute) methodology was used, and two reviewers screened the literature. Studies published between 1989 and 4 June 2022 were searched using “Teledentistry” and “Education” as initial keywords. The searched databases included MEDLINE, Cochrane Library, CINAHL, EPPI, Scopus, Epistemonikos, ERIC, MedEdPORTAL, ProQuest Dissertations and Theses Global, and Google Scholar. All of the relevant literature, regardless of their language, were added. The data were extracted using an extraction table and are presented in tabular and narrative summary formats.ResultsA total of 2180 documents were found, and 1804 documents were screened by the title and abstract after deduplication; 59 were selected for full‐text review; and 19 were eligible for data extraction. Of all studies, 63.15% were published after the COVID‐19 pandemic. Practicing TD and TD reimbursement were some of the addressed topics. Didactic education and hands‐on practice were the most employed training methods. Self/peer evaluations and surveys were among the employed assessment techniques.ConclusionTD education has been emphasized during the COVID‐19 pandemic. There is a variation in the existing TD educational programmes, from addressing topics to assessment techniques. However, the number of educational programmes on this topic is sparse.

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Teledentistry within oral health care providers' training: A scoping review

Bakhshaei,

Ramachandran,

Brondani

2024

Eur J Dental Education

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“…Usually, the close proximity of the dentist and patient is required for proper examination, diagnosis, and treatment. Many dental procedures are aerosol-generating (such as oral prophylaxis, cavity preparation, debonding of orthodontics), making the COVID-19 infection susceptible to transmission [14] . These aerosols usually get settled inside the clinical environment leading to the risk of cross-contamination.…”

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Teledentistry: Our experience during the Covid pandemic at a tertiary care hospital

Sharan¹,

Barhate²,

Jena³

2022

Int. J. Appl. Dent. Sci.

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The coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has imposed severe restrictions where all healthcare facilities except emergency services were either curtailed or suspended. Teleconsultation at that point time was the only mode to get in touch with the consultant for health care needs. Further teledentistry can enhance access to oral health care, increase the provision of oral health care, and reduce cost. This paper gives an insight into teledentistry practice at the

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“…[15,16,21] The exchange of clinical information and images over remote distances for dental consultation and treatment planning was a possibility teledentistry offers key advantages in the dental management of patients without involving the risk of human-to-human transmission. [17,18] to focus on Teledentistry, there is a crucial need for dentists to venture into new virtual platforms, acquire proper education and training about the same, become ready to implement its use into normal practice, and promote its use equally among fellow practitioners and patients. [19,20,21], The telehealth platforms not only aids in consultations and treatment plans and follow-ups, health education, primary prevention, and health promotion.…”

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Teledentistry Through Web Apps And IODT - Reforming Dental Care In The Covid-19 Era

JHA

Mandal

et al. 2021

IOTA

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Health care affordability, accessibility, availability, and quality have long been a major concern for humanity. It is the use of telecommunications and information technology for consultations, education, and public awareness, with the goal of improving patient care and time management. Teledentistry is a form of telemedicine that is used in the field of dentistry. It is beneficial in improving services to underserved people, such as those in rural or less developed areas. The recent spread of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) and its associated coronavirus disease (COVID-19) has caused widespread public health concerns However, due to restrictions in movement, it was difficult for the patients to visit the clinics for routine check-ups. This was overcome by the advancements in technology like the introduction of the INTERNET OF DENTAL THINGS(IODT) which has a major impact on and has tremendously transformed teledentistry. Dental health app platforms using AI have made teledentistry more accessible and user-friendly. The advent of sensor and camera technologies has opened up new possibilities and breakthroughs. Furthermore, teledentistry can be a beneficial tool for peer education, consultations, and ensuring proper referral channelizing.

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Teledentistry: A Novel Tool in our Arsenal to Combat COVID-19

Cited by 6 publications

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Teledentistry within oral health care providers' training: A scoping review

Teledentistry within oral health care providers' training: A scoping review

Teledentistry: Our experience during the Covid pandemic at a tertiary care hospital

Teledentistry Through Web Apps And IODT - Reforming Dental Care In The Covid-19 Era

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