ABSTRACT

Teledentistry is described as telecommunication about dentistry. It is a virtual communication tool which helps people to understand and resolve any dental problems encountered by them with the help of an expert opinion. The aim of this study was to create awareness on the use of teledentistry during this lockdown. A cross sectional survey was conducted among the undergraduate dental students. An online questionnaire based survey was conducted. The sample size of the study was 100. Respondents were found to have moderately adequate knowledge and awareness about teledentistry. About 75.9% were aware about teledentistry. 53.7% said that teledentistry was useful during lockdown. 77.8% feel that teledentistry improves the oral health in rural areas. 77.8% of the participants feel that teledentistry brings awareness among the illiterate people. Within the limitations of study we can conclude that among the population there is a good knowledge and awareness about teledentistry. Keywords: Teledentistry; Consultation; Reduce fear; Anxiety; Safe; Patients details; Development; Economical development; High cost
Publication date: 01/08/2021

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https://doi.org/10.31032/IJBPAS/2021/10.8.1015