Teledentistry in Brazil: a viable alternative during COVID-19 pandemic

Santana, Lucas Alves da Mota; Santos, Marilene; Albuquerque, Hélio Igor Melo de; Costa, Sara Ferreira dos Santos; Rezende-Silva, Erika; Gercina, Anne Caroline; Takeshita, Wilton Mitsunari

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“…It involves remote communication between dentists and patients using information technology means such as smartphones, Internet, video calls, and social media channels [ 1 , 2 ]. Hence, dental practitioners (DPs) can provide dental advice, make provisional diagnosis, and educate their patients over a distance [ 1 , 2 , 3 ]. TD has been applied in different disciplines of dentistry, including but not limited to, preventive dentistry, endodontics, orthodontics, and oral medicine settings, with promising outcomes [ 2 , 4 , 5 , 6 ].…”

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“…The unexpected rapid spread of COVID-19 has caused an unprecedented public health crisis and changed the landscape of the health system worldwide [ 1 , 2 ]. Consequently, the popularity of TD has increased during the COVID-19 pandemic [ 3 ]. In response to the exponential spread of the pandemic, with the aim of slowing down the spread of the disease, most countries imposed measures including social distancing and complete or partial lockdowns lasting several months.…”

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“…The resultant delays in diagnosis and management of dental diseases led to devastating consequences in oral health conditions [ 13 , 14 ]. This prompted DPs to resort to the use of alternative means (mainly phones, WhatsApp, and video conferencing) in order to follow up with their patients, provide dental advice, and even prescribe medications to emergency cases [ 3 ]. Indeed, the COVID-19 pandemic is not the first, nor will it be the last, and unless we are prepared, the cost in terms of human life and economy will be unimaginable.…”

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Teledentistry—Knowledge, Practice, and Attitudes of Dental Practitioners in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Web-Based Survey

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The present survey assessed the knowledge, attitudes, and practice of teledentistry (TD) among dental practitioners in Saudi Arabia. This questionnaire-based cross-sectional study was conducted with dental interns and practicing dentists in Saudi Arabia. An online questionnaire was sent to all potential respondents. Questions related to knowledge, practice, attitudes, and training regarding TD were presented. A total of 603 (227 dental interns, 376 practicing dentists) completed the questionnaire. Generally, the participants revealed poor knowledge and practice of TD, with only 38% having heard about TD and only one-quarter of the sample (23.2%) reporting practicing TD at their current workplace. However, most of the participants expressed positive attitudes and a willingness to practice TD in the future. Specialists and those in practice for >5 years showed significantly better knowledge and practice of TD than general dentists and those with lesser clinical experience (p < 0.01). While only one-fifth of the participants (20.2%) reported having attended a workshop/lecture about TD, the majority (69.7%) felt that they needed training on TD. The results revealed poor knowledge, practice, and training with regard to TD among practicing dentists in Saudi Arabia. However, the positive attitude expressed by most of the participants towards practicing TD in the future is an encouraging sign for dental educators and planners of oral health care. Continuous education through periodic workshops and training courses on TD is crucial to improve dentists’ knowledge, practice, and attitudes towards TD. Integration of TD topics into undergraduate/postgraduate curricula is highly recommended. Special attention should be directed to training general dental practitioners and junior dentists.

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Teledentistry—Knowledge, Practice, and Attitudes of Dental Practitioners in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Web-Based Survey

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“…La teleodontología ha permitido brindar consultas odontológicas en el marco de la pandemia del CO-VID-19 y constituye un paradigma emergente para la atención odontológica de los países desarrollados y en vías de desarrollo, evidenciando la necesidad de rediseñar el cuidado de la salud bucal 13,14 .…”

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La teleodontología como alternativa de atención durante la pandemia por COVID-19

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2021

Odontol Sanmarquina

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“…As a preventive measure, most countries suspended elective dental care [5]. Brazil was no exception, and both the Federal Council of Dentistry and the National Health Surveillance Agency recommended limiting dental care to urgent and emergency cases [4,6]. With the suspension of routine services, a signi cant number of the population has presented with acute oral changes without proper treatment [7].…”

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Impact of the absence of dental support on cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

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Robles-Mengoa

Orcina

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Purpose With the suspension of routine services due to the coronavirus disease-2019 (COVID-19) pandemic, a significant number of the population has been presenting acute oral alterations without proper treatment. Through telecontact, this study aimed to identify individuals in treatment and had been treated for cancer who had their clinical dental care interrupted by the COVID-19 pandemic. Methods Individuals with oncologic diseases were selected from a telephone list of a clinical research center specializing in the care of cancer patients. We included those who answered an online questionnaire about their general health status and oral problems when they were unable to access dental care during the pandemic. Statistical analysis was performed using Fisher and Chi-square tests. The significance level was set at 5% (p<0.05). Results Of the 280 patients recruited, 104 answered the questionnaire. There were 75 (72.1%) were women, of which 22 (36.7%) were under antineoplastic treatment, and 30 (68.2%) had already been treated; 29 (27.9%) were men, of which 15 (25.0%) were under antineoplastic treatment and 14 (31.8%) had already been treated. Of the universal sample, 64 (61.5%) had no complaints regarding their general health, and 74 (71.1%) had no difficulties in their daily activities due to teeth/mouth problems. However, the rates of oral problems were not statistically significant (p=NS). Conclusion In dentistry, telephone support and digital tools are useful and necessary instruments for the follow-up of cancer patients during the pandemic.

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Teledentistry in Brazil: a viable alternative during COVID-19 pandemic

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Teledentistry—Knowledge, Practice, and Attitudes of Dental Practitioners in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Web-Based Survey

Teledentistry—Knowledge, Practice, and Attitudes of Dental Practitioners in Saudi Arabia: A Nationwide Web-Based Survey

La teleodontología como alternativa de atención durante la pandemia por COVID-19

Impact of the absence of dental support on cancer patients during the COVID-19 pandemic

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