The utility of telemedicine in orofacial pain: Guidelines for examination and a retrospective review at a <scp>hospital‐based</scp> practice

Bavarian, Roxanne; Pharr, Cameron A; Handa, Shruti; Shaefer, Jeffry; Keith, David A.

doi:10.1111/joor.13335

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“…Thus, it is reasonable to think that TD has to date, expressed only a small part of its true potential, and that in the near future most of the dental treatments will be able to be performed remotely. Unfortunately, while a great number of works has established the effectiveness of TD regarding oral malignancies [ 37 ], orofacial pain [ 38 ] and MRONJ diagnosis [ 39 ], management of patients with temporo-mandibular disorders [ 40 ] and oral surgery follow-up [ 41 , 42 ], there is a full lack of reports describing dental interventions performed remotely. Contrary to general surgery, no devices for this kind of practice have been developed and a great effort will be necessary for realizing technologic instruments as well as to create a new mindset among the practitioners.…”

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Relevance of Teledentistry: Brief Report and Future Perspectives

Fornaini¹,

Rocca²

2022

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Teledentistry is a type of telemedicine and telehealth that aims to make all major specialties of the discipline easier through a remote approach to prevention and treatment of oral and dental issues. This new method enables distant access to individuals instead of direct, face-to-face, doctor-patient contact and has been made possible thanks to developments in information technology. Teledentistry was described in 1997 as “… the practice of using video-conferencing technologies to diagnose and provide advice about treatment over a distance”, and today it represents a modern way to practice dentistry by integrating digital imaging, electronics, health records, and telecommunications technology via an internet connection. This approach facilitates patients’ access to care in remote settings and also enables specialists at distant locations to arrive at a correct diagnosis as well as to propose proper therapy or refer patients, where warranted. The current brief report aims to describe the present and future of this modern approach in dentistry and its advantages in patient management from prevention to diagnosis to treatment.

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Section: Future Perspectives and Conclusionmentioning

confidence: 99%

Relevance of Teledentistry: Brief Report and Future Perspectives

Fornaini¹,

Rocca²

2022

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“…Исследователями из США [55] проведен ретроспективный обзор всех новых телемедицинских консультаций со 2 апреля 2020 г. по 29 марта 2021 г. у пациентов с ОФБ. Всего авторами были проанализированы данные 270 новых пациентов.…”

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“…В дальнейшем 146 пациентов обратились в клинику для амбулаторного наблюдения, при этом 78,8% имели точный телемедицинский диагноз. Сложность дифференциальной диагностики жевательной миофасциальной боли и артралгии ВНЧС была наиболее распространенной причиной неточности во время телемедицинской диагностики [55].…”

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Orofacial and facial pain during the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) pandemic. Choosing a non-steroid anti-inflammator – focus on nimesulide

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Doctors of various specialties face orofacial and facial pain in their practice: dentists, maxillofacial surgeons, neurologists, neurosurgeons, otorhinolaryngologists, therapists, general practitioners, traumatologists, ophthalmologists, psychotherapists, physiotherapists, aesthetic medicine doctors, anesthesiologists, plastic surgeons and other specialists. The novel coronavirus infection (COVID-19) pandemic, spread by the SARS-CoV-2 virus, has become a challenge for all medical specialties and health care systems around the world. The respiratory system is the dominant target of SARS-CoV-2. The oral mucosa is also highly susceptible to SARS-CoV-2 infection, due to the wide distribution of angiotensin-converting enzyme type II receptors in the oral cavity. We searched the literature for the period from the beginning of the pandemic until August 22, 2022, on the study of the association of orofacial pain with a new coronavirus infection COVID-19 in the electronic search engines PubMed and Scopus. Analysis of the found sources indicates an increase in the frequency of various types of orofacial pain associated with 1) violation of dentoalveolar and related structures during the COVID-19 pandemic; 2) temporomandibular disorders; 3) with damage or disease of the cranial nerves; and 4) like manifestations of primary headache. This growth is due both directly to the infection caused by SARS-CoV-2, its complications, and to a complex of biopsychosocial factors directly related to the pandemic. In the second part of the article, as part of the review, the possibility of using nimesulide for the treatment of orofacial and facial pain during the COVID-19 pandemic is discussed. The choice of nimesulide is supported by 1) the likely coadjuvant effect of nimesulide in the treatment of COVID-19; 2) positive experience with the use of nimesulide in the treatment of facial and orofacial pain in the period preceding the COVID-19 pandemic; 3) the safety of using nimesulide in comorbid patients, who are the main risk group for the development and severe course of COVID-19.

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“…The study shows that Teleconsultation for patients with Orofacial Pain (OFP) provides a tool for diagnosis and can help expedite treatment for patients who face challenges presenting for an in-office consultation. 11 …”

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“…A cross-sectional study was published in 2021 by Al-Khalifa, K. and AlSheikh, R. in Saudi Arabia, based on 286 dental professionals who participated in the study. 11 The authors obtained a list of dental professionals from the Saudi Commission for Health Specialties database and randomly emailed them for participation. The results showed that most participants anticipated that Teledentistry would improve dental practice and the readiness of dental professionals to be engaged in Teledentistry.…”

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Teledentistry Awareness and Knowledge Among Dental Practitioners and Patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Alshammari,

Almaktoom

2023

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Purpose Studies show that Teledentistry helps enhance communication between dental peers and patients and improves time management and education. The knowledge and awareness of Teledentistry levels need to be measured for a wider adaption. This study aimed to explore the knowledge and awareness of Teledentistry among dental practitioners and patients who live in Jeddah City, Saudi Arabia. Patients and Methods This study is a descriptive cross-sectional study with two participant groups. It uses five-point Likert-type quantitative, valid, and reliable questionnaires, one for dental providers and one for patients. The providers’ questionnaire covers four domains: (1) Teledentistry system effectiveness to improve practice, (2) Teledentistry system usefulness for the dental practice, (3) Teledentistry system usefulness for patients, and (4) Concerns about confidentiality and security of Teledentistry. The patients’ questionnaire covers two domains: (1) Patients who have previous experience in Teledentistry and (2) Patients who did not have previous experience in Teledentistry. The Institutional Review Board (IRB) approved this study and distributed it at teaching, governmental hospitals, and private dental clinics. Convenience and snowball sampling were used to collect responses. All consent forms have been collected from the participants. Results A total of 512 responses were collected using Google Forms, 203 from the dental healthcare provider and 309 from the patients. The collected data were coded and analyzed using Microsoft Excel and SPSS. More than 60% of dentists believe in the worth of Teledentistry, which helps patient education, monitors patients’ conditions, and improves the services provided to patients in remote areas. Also, more than 70% of patients believe that Teledentistry can significantly save time and money, and more than half wish that Teledentistry be applied to all hospitals. Conclusion Dentists and patients generally showed optimism and support for the Teledentistry concept, in addition to how Teledentistry can be beneficial for both dentists and patients.

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The utility of telemedicine in orofacial pain: Guidelines for examination and a retrospective review at a hospital‐based practice

Cited by 7 publications

References 16 publications

Relevance of Teledentistry: Brief Report and Future Perspectives

Relevance of Teledentistry: Brief Report and Future Perspectives

Orofacial and facial pain during the new coronavirus infection (COVID-19) pandemic. Choosing a non-steroid anti-inflammator – focus on nimesulide

Teledentistry Awareness and Knowledge Among Dental Practitioners and Patients in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

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