Teledentistry and Advancements in Traditional Dental Care
Kunal Jha
Department of Public Health Dentistry, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India.
Yagnaseni Mandal *
Department of Public Health Dentistry, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India.
Avinash Jnaneswar
Department of Public Health Dentistry, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India.
Gunjan Kumar
Department of Public Health Dentistry, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India.
Vinay Suresan
Department of Public Health Dentistry, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India.
Arpita Singh
Department of Public Health Dentistry, Kalinga Institute of Dental Sciences, KIIT (Deemed to be University), Bhubaneswar, India.
*Author to whom correspondence should be addressed.
Abstract
Health care affordability, accessibility, availability, and quality have long been a major concern for humanity. Telemedicine has emerged as a new promise for alleviating health care constraints. It is the use of tele-communications 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 advent of INTERNET OF DENTAL THINGS (IODT) which has a major impact on and have 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.
Keywords: Teledentistry, technology, remote monitoring, internet, dental apps