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ReviewCureus2023

Implementation of Blockchain Technology Across Different Domains of Dentistry: A Systematic Review.

Navin A Ingle, Rana A Aloraini, Raghd S Aljohany, Fatimah M Samater, Abrar A Al Ageil, Majd M Alshahrani

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Review in Cureus, 2023. The graph could read no effect estimate from its abstract, so it casts no vote on the map. Cited by 1 paper.

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1 · What the graph read from it

What it found

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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

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3 · Its place in the literature

Who cites it

1 citing paper in PubMed.

  1. Enhancing Cancer Care through Blockchain Technology.Asian Pacific journal of cancer prevention : APJCP · 2025
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4 · The record

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5 · Who and what money

Authors and funding

6 authors.

Navin A InglePreventive Dentistry, College of Dentistry, Riyadh EIm University, Riyadh, SAU.
Rana A AlorainiDentistry, College of Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, SAU.
Raghd S AljohanyDentistry, Pearl Dental Clinics, Riyadh, SAU.
Fatimah M SamaterOrthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics, Dammam Medical Complex, Dammam, SAU.
Abrar A Al AgeilGeneral Dentistry, Kuwait Institute of Medical Specializations, Ministry of Health, Andalous, KWT.
Majd M AlshahraniDentistry, King Khalid University, Abha, SAU.

Funding

No grant is acknowledged in the PubMed record.

6 · The paper itself

Abstract

Blockchain technology has gained attention as a potential solution for improving data security, privacy, and interoperability in various industries, including healthcare. In the field of dentistry, the implementation of blockchain holds promise for transforming dental practice and management. However, a comprehensive evaluation of the existing literature regarding the implementation of blockchain technology in dental practice is lacking. This systematic review aimed to assess the current evidence on the implementation of blockchain technology in dental practice and management. A systematic literature search was conducted using major databases to identify relevant studies. The search strategy included keywords related to blockchain technology and dentistry. The investigation was performed as per the PRISMA guidelines. Studies reporting on the implementation, adoption, and outcomes of blockchain technology in dental practice and management were included. Quality assessment and data extraction were performed following predefined criteria. The initial search yielded a multitude of articles, and after applying the inclusion and exclusion criteria, six studies were included in the systematic review. The studies explored various aspects of blockchain technology implementation in dental practice, including data security, interoperability, supply chain management, and patient consent management. Furthermore, the use of blockchain-based systems showed potential benefits in enhancing supply chain management efficiency and patient consent authentication. This systematic review provided insights into the current state of blockchain technology implementation in dental practice and management. The findings suggested that blockchain technology has the potential to enhance data security, privacy, and interoperability in dental practices. However, further research and real-world implementation studies are needed to fully understand the impact of blockchain technology on dental practice and to address the existing challenges.

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blockchain technologydata securitydental managementdental practiceinteroperabilityprivacysystematic review

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PMID37868487
PMCPMC10585117

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