> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://book.sergiouri.be/conference-materials-sergio-uribe/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://book.sergiouri.be/conference-materials-sergio-uribe/2024/teledentistry.md).

# Teledentistry

### Articles

He, B.E., Mobile, L.B.E., n.d. [Mobile technologies for oral health: an implementation guide](https://www.who.int/publications/i/item/9789240035225).

El Tantawi, M., Lam, W\.Y.H., Giraudeau, N., Virtanen, J.I., Matanhire, C., Chifamba, T., Sabbah, W., Gomaa, N., Al-Maweri, S.A., Uribe, S.E., Mohebbi, S.Z., Hasmun, N., Guan, G., Polonowita, A., Khan, S.B., Pisano, M., Ellakany, P., Baraka, M.M., Ali, A.A., Orellana Centeno, J.E., Pavlic, V., Folayan, M.O., 2023.[ Teledentistry from research to practice: a tale of nineteen countries.](https://www.frontiersin.org/journals/oral-health/articles/10.3389/froh.2023.1188557/full) Front. Oral Health 4, 1188557.

### Summary of systematic reviews about teledentistry 

<table data-header-hidden><thead><tr><th width="144"></th><th width="72"></th><th></th><th width="66"></th><th></th></tr></thead><tbody><tr><td>Author</td><td>Year</td><td>Question</td><td>Studies</td><td>Conclusion</td></tr><tr><td>Alavi SE</td><td>2024</td><td>Effectiveness in improving dental care access</td><td>46</td><td>Teledentistry improves access and outcomes for underserved populations.</td></tr><tr><td>Lee J</td><td>2024</td><td>Utilization in Australia</td><td>18</td><td>Effective for caries screening; mixed clinician opinions; cost savings observed.</td></tr><tr><td>Kargozar S</td><td>2024</td><td>Accuracy for caries diagnosis using photography</td><td>19</td><td>Comparable accuracy to clinical exams; effective for remote settings.</td></tr><tr><td>Jin-Yu ML</td><td>2024</td><td>Applications during COVID-19 in South East Asian Countries</td><td>10</td><td>Cost-effective solution; legislative frameworks needed for widespread adoption.</td></tr><tr><td>Torres DKB</td><td>2023</td><td>Monitoring orthodontic treatment</td><td>4</td><td>Reduced face-to-face appointments; promising for aligner treatments.</td></tr><tr><td>Priyank H</td><td>2023</td><td>Comparing teledentistry and clinical exams for caries</td><td>8</td><td>Comparable accuracy for caries detection.</td></tr><tr><td>Uhrin E</td><td>2023</td><td>Diagnosing oral lesions</td><td>13</td><td>High accuracy and specificity for oral lesion diagnosis.</td></tr></tbody></table>