Abstract :
Teledentistry is an emerging concept in the dental profession that employs telecommunication and innovative means to deliver various services to the community like dental care, consultation, public awareness and education in order to improve and enhance overall oral healthcare status of the society. In addition, it can also get rid of the disparities in deliverance of oral health care among various communities owing to its relatively easy accessibility. The present article discusses the various concepts of teledentistry and its clinical implications in different branches of dentistry.
Keyword :
Dental Care, Telecommunication, Teleconsultation, Teledentistry