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ReviewMedicina (Kaunas, Lithuania)2025

Telemedicine and Digital Tools in Dentistry: Enhancing Diagnosis and Remote Patient Care.

Amelia Surdu, Cezar Ilie Foia, Ionut Luchian, Daniela Trifan, Dana Gabriela Budala, Mihaela Monica Scutariu, Corina Ciupilan, Bogdan Puha, Diana Tatarciuc

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Review in Medicina (Kaunas, Lithuania), 2025. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 16 papers.

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16citing papers in PubMed
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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

Each row is one number read from the abstract, on the scale the paper reported it, with its interval. Left of the dashed line favours the treatment, right favours the comparator. Under each row is the sentence it came from. New to these charts? A ten-minute tutorial.

The abstract states no effect estimate the extractor could read, or names no intervention and outcome on the map, so this paper lights no cell and moves no belief. It is still indexed, cited and linked below.

2 · The registry

The trial behind it

Trials whose registry record cites this paper, or whose number appears in the abstract. A trial that started after this paper was published is citing it as background, not reporting it.

Neither the registry nor the abstract names a trial number. If this is a trial report, that itself is worth knowing.

3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

16 citing papers in PubMed.

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4 · The record

Corrections and comments

PubMed lists nothing against this paper. Absence here is not a guarantee, only a check that was made.

5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

9 authors.

Amelia SurduDepartment of Oral Diagnosis, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.
Cezar Ilie FoiaFaculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.
Ionut LuchianDepartment of Periodontology, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-0017-9672
Daniela TrifanDepartment of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Nicolae Testemitanu" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, MD-2004 Chisinau, Moldova.
Dana Gabriela BudalaDepartment of Dentures, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.ORCID 0000-0003-2312-6987
Mihaela Monica ScutariuDepartment of Oral Diagnosis, Faculty of Dental Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.
Corina CiupilanDepartment of Morpho-Functional Science, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.
Bogdan PuhaDepartment of Orthopaedics and Traumatology, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.
Diana TatarciucDepartment of Medicine Specialties, Faculty of Medicine, "Grigore T. Popa" University of Medicine and Pharmacy, 700115 Iasi, Romania.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Teledentistry enhances access to oral healthcare by enabling remote consultations, diagnosis, and patient management. This paper explores its applications, benefits, challenges, and impact on modern dentistry. A comprehensive review of existing literature and case studies was conducted to examine the effectiveness of teledentistry. Key aspects analyzed include digital imaging, AI (artificial intelligence)-assisted diagnostics, and cloud-based patient records, which facilitate early disease detection, reduce wait times, and minimize unnecessary visits. The review also highlights how teledentistry improves collaboration among dental professionals for better treatment planning. Challenges include legal barriers, data security concerns, and limited digital infrastructure. Standardized protocols and professional training are essential for effective implementation. Future advancements in AI and telecommunication technologies will further integrate teledentistry into standard practice, improving accessibility and efficiency in oral healthcare.

Indexed as

DentistryTelemedicineArtificial IntelligenceDental CareHumansRemote Consultationdigital toolsoral healthremote diagnosisteledentistrytelehealthtelemedicine

Identifiers

PMID40428784
PMCPMC12113309

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