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Could Teledentistry Be a Solution in the Diagnosis of Oral Lesions?

Vinicius Coelho CarrardMichelle Roxo-GonçalvesIngrid da Silva SantosJuliana RomaniniFabiana CarvalhoRoberto Nunes Umpierre
Published in: Telemedicine journal and e-health : the official journal of the American Telemedicine Association (2024)
In recent years, teledentistry has gained visibility, especially because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Concerning oral medicine, there is great expectation, particularly about its potential to promote early diagnosis of oral lesions. In southern Brazil, two initiatives have shown a positive influence on each other and have led to greater awareness of oral cancer and more access to qualified advice on diagnosing and managing oral lesions. Although the contributions of this approach are promising, there are barriers to be overcome.
Keyphrases
  • quality improvement