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Telemedicine Awareness Among Chennai-Based Dentists: A Web-Based Questionnaire Survey.
B, Vishveshwar; Ghosh, Debayan; M, Sathya Kumar; K T, Magesh; K P, Indumathi; R, Aravindhan; A, Sivachandran; S, Mitthra.
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  • B V; Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai, IND.
  • Ghosh D; Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai, IND.
  • M SK; Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai, IND.
  • K T M; Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai, IND.
  • K P I; Public Health Dentistry, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai, IND.
  • R A; Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai, IND.
  • A S; Oral Pathology and Microbiology, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai, IND.
  • S M; Conservative Dentistry and Endodontics, Sri Ramaswamy Memorial (SRM) Kattankulathur Dental College and Hospital, SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST), Chennai, IND.
Cureus ; 16(7): e65349, 2024 Jul.
Article en En | MEDLINE | ID: mdl-39184609
ABSTRACT

OBJECTIVES:

Teledentistry has emerged as a crucial tool to address oral health needs amidst social distancing measures and lockdowns. Teledentistry during COVID-19 underscores its potential as an adaptive solution, transforming the delivery of dental care and providing a platform for maintaining oral health while prioritizing public safety. The purpose of this study is to investigate the views of Chennai dental professionals on teledentistry, which may serve as a foundation for advancements in patient care and virtual dentistry in the future, and to evaluate awareness, usefulness, and data security regarding telemedicine among Chennai dental professionals using a pretested questionnaire.

METHODS:

By distributing a pretested web-based questionnaire to licensed dental professionals in Chennai, a descriptive cross-sectional study was conducted. The results were statistically analyzed and evaluated.

RESULTS:

A total of 90 dentists in Chennai responded to the questionnaire, out of which 65 (72.2%) were aware of teledentistry and 32 (35.6%) practiced teledentistry. Around 25 to 29 (30%-37%) dentists were very much concerned about obtaining patients' consent, digital forgery, confidentiality, and hardware reliability in teledentistry.

CONCLUSION:

This is the first kind of study ever done among dentists in Chennai, which shows enormous work is required to create awareness and knowledge among dental professionals. To inform dentists and the general public about teledentistry, targeted advertisements pertaining to the same are required.
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Cureus Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos
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Texto completo: 1 Colección: 01-internacional Base de datos: MEDLINE Idioma: En Revista: Cureus Año: 2024 Tipo del documento: Article Pais de publicación: Estados Unidos