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Definition of Teledentistry

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The concept of teledentistry proposes the application of a variety of information and communications technologies (ICT) to facilitate oral health care for geographically distant patients and/or practitioners. This chapter presents an overview of the uses of information and communication technologies in oral health. The first part defines teledentistry, addresses general concepts and provides an overview of teledentistry and its common uses in oral health. The final section describes some of the general health implications of teledentistry, explaining the role played by health professionals in promoting the uses of ICT in oral health and stimulating the need for further interdisciplinary research and education in teledentistry. The chapter aims to describe the foundation for teledentistry and underline its merits for the delivery of oral health care. The chapter also discusses the opportunities and benefits associated with the adoption of teledentistry solutions as well as its utilisation and impact on the oral health system and the population.

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Mariño, R., Ghanim, A. (2018). Definition of Teledentistry. In: Giraudeau, N. (eds) e-Health Care in Dentistry and Oral Medicine. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-319-69450-4_1

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