Knowledge, awareness, and attitude regarding Teledentistry among dental practioners of Dhule city : A cross sectional survey

Dr. Harish C. Jadhav , Dr. Prashanth VK , Dr. Snehal S. Patil , Anagha Chaudhari , Vaishali Dhande

Teledentistry , Dental Practioners , KAP , Telemedicine, Cross sectional survey

INTRODUCTION-Telemedicine has a variety of applications in patient care, education, research, public health. It helps in the exchange of clinical information and images over remote distances for dental consultation and treatment planning. AIM-To access knowledge, awareness, and attitude regarding teledentistry among dental practioners of Dhule city. MATERIAL AND METHODOLOGY-The study was a cross sectional Survey conducted among dental practioners conducted in Dhule City of Maharashtra. A structured questionnaire was formulated with 19 questions in English language.The first part of questionnaire was based demographic data including name, age, gender, address, Qualification and experience.Second part consisted of 19 multiple choice close ended questions. Questions regarding the knowledge of teledentistry and its uses to monitor patient`s oral health were included as well as the awareness about teledentistry among dentist’s, its feasibility and uses during dental emergencies. Results-24.1% participants were known to the term teledentistry.66.9% participants find teledentistry useful for monitoring patient`s oral health. 76.6% participants felt need of awareness about teledentistry among dentist. 72.9% participants think teledentistry can be an addition to the regular care provided. Conclusion–Inspite of having good oral health care facilities in, rural population is quite devoid of dental services and through teledentistry dentist’s can serve deprived rural population. key words - Teledentistry , Dental Practioners , KAP , Telemedicine, Cross sectional

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"Knowledge, awareness, and attitude regarding Teledentistry among dental practioners of Dhule city : A cross sectional survey", IJSDR - International Journal of Scientific Development and Research (www.IJSDR.org), ISSN:2455-2631, Vol.8, Issue 7, page no.684 - 687, July-2023, Available :https://ijsdr.org/papers/IJSDR2307099.pdf

Volume 8 Issue 7, July-2023

Pages : 684 - 687

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Research Area: Science & Technology

Country: Dhule, Maharashtra , India

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