ArticleBMC oral health2023
The use of teleorthodontics during the COVID-19 pandemic and beyond - perspectives of patients and providers.
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- Teledentistry: Applications Across Dental Specialties: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis.Journal of dentistry (Shiraz, Iran) · 2026Review
- Digital Access for Screens and Smiles: Telehealth Use and Dental Care Access in the U.S.Clinics and practice · 2026Article
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- Video consultations for dentistry in primary health care: a pilot study.Frontiers in oral health · 2026Article
- Pilot case control evaluation of artificial intelligence assisted orthodontic monitoring and pediatric patient perception.Scientific reports · 2025Article
- AI-Driven Advancements in Orthodontics for Precision and Patient Outcomes.Dentistry journal · 2025Review
- Orthodontists' and patients' perspectives toward emergency and routine orthodontic care, communication, and teleorthodontics during the COVID-19 pandemic.Journal of orthodontic science · 2025Article
- Developing the teledentistry acceptance survey for dentists - TAS-D: a Delphi study.BMC oral health · 2024Article
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Abstract
backgroundThe COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted dental services, resulting in reduced staff availability, limited appointments, and some dental clinics even being forced to close their doors. Despite these challenges, the need for dental consultants remained present, particularly in emergency situations. One area of orthodontics that had seen a surge in demand during the pandemic is Teleorthodontics. With the help of Teleorthodontics, orthodontic consultations, assessments, and even treatment monitoring could be conducted remotely, making it a safe and convenient option for patients during those challenging times.
aimThis survey aimed to evaluate the acceptance of patients and their orthodontists on the use of different modes of communication through Teleorthodontics during the COVID-19 pandemic and their willingness to continue using this in the future.
methodsAn online survey instrument in Qualtrics was distributed to orthodontic patients at the University of Illinois, Chicago. The survey was available on a rolling basis for up to 6 months. A total number of 364 partients voluntarily participated in the survey. The Faculty and Residents were also asked to participate in a survey through recruitment via their UIC email addresses.
resultsAccording to our survey, both patients and providers showed acceptance of Teleorthodontics and have used it in different forms during orthodontic treatment. The application is easy-to-use, convenient, and not at all time-consuming. Overall satisfaction with using this application was recorded at 92%, with 66% of patients stating that it saved them time by eliminating the need to travel to the orthodontic clinic. 30% of providers found that the interaction with patients using Teleorthodontics was a positive experience and would recommend it in future.
conclusionTeleorthodontics has shown great potential, particularly in follow-up cases, and holds promise as a valuable tool for online remote dental consultations in the future.
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