Effectiveness of Tele-Dentistry in Managing Oral Health of the Elderly in Rural Areas

A significant prevalence of unaddressed oral health requirements is prevalent among the older population. In an aging society severely impacted by the coronavirus, a global epidemic, formulating novel ways to improve overall and oral health is essential for fostering healthy aging. This systematic study aims to evaluate the viability of Teledentistry (TD) in community or home settings for elderly individuals. A thorough and organized investigation was conducted across key digital libraries for papers published in English: PubMed, Cochrane Libraries, Web of Science, Scopus, etc. Thirteen articles were discovered using a search of databases employing various keyword permutations. Of the 12 publications, eight abstracts were evaluated for alignment with the study's objective, and the complete texts were obtained. After abstract evaluations, seven papers were chosen for further examination. Out of them, six were evaluated for qualification. Four papers focused on assessing the experiences of clients and healthcare practitioners regarding TD, three investigations provided a cost evaluation and overview of TD in nursing homes, and two studies examined TD's potential benefits and accuracy for diagnosing dental pathological conditions. Integrating TD in aged-care institutions and home-assistance services is a practical solution for managing oral care for those unable to access dental services.

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