Open AccessTeledentistry Applications: Potential Dental Care Facilitator amidst a Pandemic
Author(s) -
Shubham Datta,
Deborah Sybil,
Vanshika Jain
Publication year - 2020
Publication title -
journal of clinical and diagnostic research
Language(s) - English
Resource type - Journals
eISSN - 2249-782X
pISSN - 0973-709X
DOI - 10.7860/jcdr/2020/46496.14300
Subject(s) - facilitator , pandemic , app store , android (operating system) , covid-19 , world wide web , internet privacy , telemedicine , dental care , health care , medical emergency , medicine , computer science , psychology , political science , family medicine , social psychology , disease , pathology , infectious disease (medical specialty) , law , operating system
This article illustrates the various accessible Teledentistry Applications (Apps), available on Google play store and Apple app store for android and iOS software, respectively, which can facilitate dental care amidst global health crisis such as pandemics, specifically the current COVID-19 pandemic. Online searches, according to set criteria, were conducted on Google search engine using the WorldWideWeb and Google play store. Search yielded 499 applications of which, 478 were excluded to include a total of 21 applications. Each included app was reviewed for downloads, user ratings, customer support and key features. Teledentistry in the form of mobile or web based application is a viable option for continuing dental services during periods of lockdown. Effective use of the existing apps requires increased patient awareness and dentist acceptance. Newer and efficient apps are required to facilitate comprehensive care in a hospital based dental practice.