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ArticleJournal of dental education2025

Cybersecurity threats and preparedness: Implications for dental schools.

Romesh P Nalliah, Suvesha Praveen, Trishul V Allareddy, Praveenkumar Gajendrareddy, Min Kyeong Lee, Maysaa Oubaidin, Veerasathpurush Allareddy

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7 authors.

Romesh P NalliahOffice of Patient Services, University of Michigan School of Dentistry, Ann Arbor, Michigan, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-6287-0656
Suvesha PraveenDepartment of Orthodontics, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Trishul V AllareddyDepartment of Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine, The University of Iowa - College of Dentistry, Iowa City, Iowa, USA.
Praveenkumar GajendrareddyDepartment of Periodontics, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, Chicago, Illinois, USA.ORCID https://orcid.org/0000-0002-0057-2864
Min Kyeong LeeDepartment of Orthodontics, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Maysaa OubaidinDepartment of Orthodontics, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, Chicago, Illinois, USA.
Veerasathpurush AllareddyDepartment of Orthodontics, University of Illinois at Chicago College of Dentistry, Chicago, Illinois, USA.

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6 · The paper itself

Abstract

backgroundCybersecurity threats are a growing concern in healthcare, where digital systems now underpin patient care, financial management, and educational operations. A cybersecurity breach in a Dental school environment can have widespread consequences to the mission of the school-patient care, research, education and service. For dental school administrators, these risks highlight the necessity of robust cybersecurity measures. For student learners, the impact may include interruptions to their education. For patients, it could mean compromised personal data and reduced access to clinical care. RESULTS &

conclusionWhile many sectors have responded to increasing cyber threats by enhancing their defenses, healthcare and dental schools, often lag in implementing necessary protections. This emphasizes the need for proactive measures, such as regular system audits, advanced encryption methods, and ongoing cybersecurity training for administrators and students alike, to mitigate future risks and safeguard institutional integrity.

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Computer SecuritySchools, DentalConfidentialityEducation, DentalHumansUnited Statesbehavioral sciencescostdental care accessdental facultyeconomics of dental educationeducationethicsfacultyhealth care accesshealth care systemspatient affairspatient care managementpatient safetyprofessional interestprofessional responsibility

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PMCPMC12004344

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