Dr. Naina Kumar / Prof. Dr. Manju R.
Teledentistry, an evolving facet of telehealth, serves as a valuable tool in pediatric dentistry, surmounting obstacles to children’s oral healthcare access. Employing telecommunication technologies, it enables remote diagnosis, consultations, treatment planning, and education. Notably, teledentistry in pediatric dentistry offers benefits like enhanced parental convenience, reduced travel, and engaging platforms for children.This overview delineates teledentistry’s pivotal aspects and advantages in pediatric dentistry, spotlighting its role in ameliorating children’s oral health. Furthermore, it underscores challenges-such as technological hurdles, regulatory constraints, and the need for parental participation-associated with teledentistry implementation in this field.Studies and programs in teledentistry exhibit promising outcomes, providing prompt dental care, preventive education, and early interventions for young patients. However, ongoing exploration and fine-tuning of protocols, privacy measures, and reimbursement policies are essential to fully harness teledentistry’s potential in pediatric dental practices, ensuring widespread, high-quality care for children globally.
