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Teledentistry – A Multicentric Approach to Promote Oral Health Among Individuals with Cleft Lip and Palate in Rural Areas

Year: 2025

Type: article

Abstract: Teledentistry is a novel mode of promoting oral health care. It provides an opportunity for families living in remote areas to access timely/periodic oral healthcare. This approach aims to promote oral health in individuals with repaired cleft lip and palate (CLP) through teledentistry and evaluate its reach. A teledentistry model was implemented in a cohort of individuals with CLP from three rural areas. Teledentistry involved teleconsultations, telemonitoring, and teleeducation through real-time and mobile health methods from a tertiary care center. Over five months, 138 individuals with CLP were teleconsulted, with 64 (46.3%) requiring dental treatment. Teledentistry successfully reached 138 individuals from rural areas, promoting oral health. This approach demonstrates the potential of teledentistry in increasing access to oral healthcare services for individuals with CLP in rural areas.

Source: National Journal of Community Medicine

DOI: 10.55489/njcm.160420254965

Authors: Banu Priya S, Akila Ganesh, Muthu MS, Vignesh K, Siva Subramanian C, Subramaniyan B, Gayathri SR

Institution: Sri Ramachandra Institute of Higher Education and Research

Language: English

Topic: Dental Research and COVID-19

Subfield: General Dentistry

Field: Dentistry

Domain: Health Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Reduced inequalities

Open Access status: diamond

OpenAlex ID: W4409038834

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