Utilizing Teledentistry to Manage Cleft Lip and Palate Patients in an Outpatient Setting

Viswanathan, Asvitha; Patel, Nikita; Vaidyanathan, Mina; Bhujel, Nabina

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“…Telescreening for dental caries, which has been studied in high-risk individuals with cleft lip and palate, helped provide immediate support and professional reassurance and thus has been suggested as a valuable method for prevention and follow-up [ 73 ].…”

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COVID-19 Related Information on Pediatric Dental Care including the Use of Teledentistry: A Narrative Review

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In addition to the direct impact of the SARS-CoV-2 infection, the COVID-19 pandemic reports multiple effects on people’s health and psycho-physical well-being. In the dental field, oral hygiene sessions, regular dental check-ups, and aerosol-generating procedures were commonly postponed, thus resulting in repercussions on oral health also favored by the changing eating and oral hygiene habits during the multiple lockdowns. Furthermore, dental settings and practices were generally perceived as at high risk for SARS-CoV-2 transmission, thus unsafe, and by general and pediatric dentists themselves. Last, the consequences of stress related to deprivation of social life and playful activities should not be underestimated in children, exposing them to the deleterious effects of bad oral habits, with repercussions on the balanced growth and development of the stomatognathic system. The present work intends to analyze the medium-term and long-term impact of COVID-19 on pediatric oral and dental care provision, reviewing pediatric dentistry practice and oral and dental needs of pedodontics patients during the first peak and the various waves of the COVID-19 pandemic, and lessons learned.

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COVID-19 Related Information on Pediatric Dental Care including the Use of Teledentistry: A Narrative Review

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“…In terms of the different modes of teledentistry, audio calls were reported to be the most prefered communication method, followed by sending photos taken from patients’ phones and email communications. In London, UK, Viswanathan et al also found that a telephone review system was efficient at triaging patients efficiently, especially at the beginning of the pandemic when aerosol-generated procedures were of dire concern [ 43 ]. Whereas, in Italy, high-quality photos of simple lesions were regarded as efficient in distinguishing malignant pathologies from potentially malignant pathologies [ 44 ].…”

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Teledentistry use during the COVID-19 pandemic: perceptions and practices of Ontario dentists

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Background Teledentistry has demonstrated to expedite oral health consultations, diagnosis, and treatment planning while mitigating COVID-19 transmission risk in dental offices. However, the use of teledentistry by clinicians remains suboptimal. Therefore, this study aimed to determine the perceptions and practices of teledentistry among dentists during the COVID-19 pandemic in Ontario, Canada, and identify associated factors. Methods A cross-sectional study using an online 39 item survey was conducted among Ontario dentists in December 2021. The questionnaire inquired about socio-demographic attributes, as well as perceptions of teledentistry use during the pandemic, and its future application. Descriptive statistics including frequency distribution of categorical variables and univariate analysis of continuous variables were conducted. Chi-square test was used determine the associations between professionals’ attributes such as age, gender, years of practice, and location of practice, and respondents use of teledentistry. SPSS Version 28.0 was used for statistical analysis. Results Overall, 456 dentists completed the survey. The majority were general dentists (91%), worked in private practices (94%), were between 55 and 64 years old (33%), and had over 16 years of professional experience (72%). Approximately 49.3% reported using teledentistry; 13% started before the pandemic, and 36% during the pandemic. The most common reason for non-utilization was a lack of interest (54%). Respondents identified patient triage, consultation, and patient education as the three most important uses of teledentistry. Female dentists (p < 0.05), dentist working in private practice (p < 0.05), and those who worked in a single dental office (p < 0.05) adopted teledentistry more during the pandemic. Respondents who accessed more resources were more likely to report greater utilization of teledentistry, while those who reported being unconformable with teledentistry (p < 0.05) reported less utilization. Additionally, participants who reported feeling comfortable discussing teledentistry with others (p < 0.05), were more inclined to use it in the future. Conclusions Participants expressed mixed perceptions toward teledentistry with more than half indicating it is reliable for patient triaging and patient follow-ups. Despite the increased utilization during the COVID-19 pandemic, participants' lack of interest in teledentistry emerged as a barrier to its use. More education and knowledge dissemination about teledentistry's areas of application and technical aspects of use can increase interest in this tool, which may lead to a greater uptake by dental professionals.

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“…The benefits of online consultation are not only a reduction in interpersonal contact during the pandemic, but at the same time a reduction in the cost of patient appointments, including through lower labour costs of the dental office and thus a lower cost per potential appointment and a reduction in the cost to the patient of travelling to the dental office. Tele-dentistry in the future will become more and more popular and an effective tool in the diagnostic and a treatment process [ 37 , 38 , 39 ].…”

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Evaluation of Tele-Dentistry and Face-to-Face Appointments during the Provision of Dental Services in Poland

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Tele-dentistry is a rapidly growing field, especially in the era of the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, remote services are of increasing interest to both patients and dental personnel. They allow for reduced person-to-person contact and thus a reduced risk of transmission of the SARS-CoV2 virus. The COVID-19 pandemic has affected the functioning of all areas of life, including dental treatment. The aim of the study was to assess the possibility of using tele-dentistry for dental services and analyse the attitudes of patients and dentists towards this solution. The period analysed was between March 2019 and February 2021 in five healthcare entities in Cracow in Central Europe. The study’s retrospective analysis shows a positive attitude of patients towards tele-dentistry at every stage of treatment, from diagnosis through postoperative care, and a significant reluctance of dentists in the majority of dental specialties towards tele-dentistry. Consequently, a significant percentage of patients were invited to dental offices for a face-to-face appointment during the COVID-19 pandemic. The negative attitude of dental personnel towards tele-dentistry compared with the positive attitude of patients towards tele-dentistry is somewhat worrying in view of the possibility of a further pandemic. At the same time, it provides important information about the need to educate and support dental personnel in tele-dental solutions and improve solutions for the future. Taking into account the potential reduction in dental care costs for patients and countries after the implementation of tele-dentistry solutions, this is an important topic, while current studies do not comprehensively address the attitudes of patients and dental personnel towards tele-dentistry. In other parts of the world, a similar approach to tele-dentistry is used by patients and dentists.

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Utilizing Teledentistry to Manage Cleft Lip and Palate Patients in an Outpatient Setting

Cited by 9 publications

References 8 publications

COVID-19 Related Information on Pediatric Dental Care including the Use of Teledentistry: A Narrative Review

COVID-19 Related Information on Pediatric Dental Care including the Use of Teledentistry: A Narrative Review

Teledentistry use during the COVID-19 pandemic: perceptions and practices of Ontario dentists

Evaluation of Tele-Dentistry and Face-to-Face Appointments during the Provision of Dental Services in Poland

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