| Autor: |
Chung K; Former General Practice Resident, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon; Oral Medicine Fellow, University of Washington, Seattle, Washington., Wong J; Clinical Instructor, Department of Oral Medicine, University of Washington School of Dentistry, Seattle, Washington; appointed Director for Teledentistry at the beginning of the pandemic., Cunha-Cruz J; Professor and Director of Practice-based and Community-based Research, Division of Behavioral and Population Sciences, School of Dentistry, University of Alabama at Birmingham., Carsten D; Assistant Professor in Hospital Dentistry, Oregon Health and Science University, Portland, Oregon; Fellow, Academy of Dentistry International; Fellow, American College of Dentists. |
| Abstrakt: |
Teledentistry can play a viable role both during a public health emergency and in everyday practice, contributing to sustaining, building, and improving dental practices as well as addressing health inequities. In light of the COVID-19 pandemic, which has caused widespread disruptions in the delivery of dental care, Oregon Health and Science University (OHSU) and the University of Washington (UW) implemented virtual care programs to help mitigate challenges associated with access to care. This article outlines a practical workflow for dentists to embark on teledentistry. |
