The role of teledentistry in enabling improved oral care outcomes
Despite the link between oral health and general health being clearly understood and supported by many global bodies, oral diseases are still very common all around the world.
To effectively tackle the pain and suffering many people feel because of poor oral health, a more pragmatic approach is needed.
A preventative attitude to oral health is the best option. Many people do not have regular access to oral care services and therefore miss the necessary care and specific preventative education that will help to keep their mouth and body healthy. This is especially true for populations in remote and rural areas, low socio-economic groups of people with little access to dental care, and patients with both physical and mental disabilities or mobility issues which could make visiting a dental practice more difficult.
In a new opinion paper on the role of teledentistry in enabling improved oral care outcomes, we define the major barriers to accessing oral healthcare and revi…
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