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Naderi RK, Patel TJ, Thompson MA. A comparison study: The use of digital and conventional impression techniques in dental hygiene education. J Dent Educ 2024; 88:518-523. [PMID: 38361491 DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13467] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/29/2023] [Revised: 11/09/2023] [Accepted: 01/06/2024] [Indexed: 02/17/2024]
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PURPOSE/OBJECTIVES The study aimed to assess the applicability of digital intraoral scanning in dental hygiene education and compare the quality, efficiency, and ease of use to conventional impression techniques. METHODS Twenty-eight first-year dental hygiene students (DH1) at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry (UTSD) participated in this 2022 study. Each student participated in two 4-h lab sessions. Students took traditional alginate impressions and digital intraoral scans using Planmeca Romexis on standardized teeth during the first and second sessions. Both techniques were assessed by faculty for quality and efficiency using a standardized rubric. Participants completed a post-survey providing insight into their perceptions of both techniques and ease of use. RESULTS The study had 100% participation in the lab sessions and survey responses (N = 28). The results showed digital scanning produced a statistically higher quality product than conventional alginate impressions (p = 0.023). The study found no statistical difference in the efficiency between the two methods. The majority of students (82%) agreed that digital intraoral scanning was easy to use (p = 0.001), and 89% agreed they would use digital intraoral scanning in clinical courses to help with patient care (p = 0.03). CONCLUSION In this study, dental hygiene students with limited clinical experience learned new technology and used it to produce quality impressions compared to the conventional technique, indicating the value of introducing digital dentistry early in dental hygiene education.
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- Raha K Naderi
- Department of Periodontics and Dental Hygiene, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of Periodontics and Dental Hygiene, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, Houston, Texas, USA
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- Department of General Practice and Dental Public Health, UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry, Houston, Texas, USA
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Suganna M, Nayakar RP, Alshaya AA, Khalil RO, Alkhunaizi ST, Kayello KT, Alnassar LA. The Digital Era Heralds a Paradigm Shift in Dentistry: A Cross-Sectional Study. Cureus 2024; 16:e53300. [PMID: 38435915 PMCID: PMC10906544 DOI: 10.7759/cureus.53300] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/13/2023] [Accepted: 01/31/2024] [Indexed: 03/05/2024] Open
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Background The transformation of dental practice from conventional methods to digital technology has been widely discussed. This study aimed to examine the awareness, understanding, and attitudes towards the use of digital technology in dentistry, with a particular focus on computer-aided design/computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) technology. Methods A cross-sectional study was conducted, involving a questionnaire distributed to a diverse group of participants from the dental field. The questionnaire covered aspects of digital technology in dentistry, including awareness, perceived usefulness, understanding of CAD/CAM technology, perceived benefits and shortcomings, system awareness, and the impact on clinical decision-making. Results Almost all participants (99.3%) reported being aware of digital technology in dentistry. The perceived utility of digital technology varied widely, but it was considered particularly useful for specific dental procedures. Most of the respondents (948 out of 953) were aware of CAD/CAM technology, and many acknowledged its benefits, including fewer appointments, less chairside time, and greater precision. However, high cost, lack of knowledge, and preference for traditional methods were identified as barriers to adoption. Most participants believed that CAD/CAM would influence clinical decision-making and expressed interest in integrating it into their regular workflow. A majority had attended CAD/CAM training programs and believed there was a need to increase education on CAD/CAM during undergraduate and postgraduate courses. While a significant majority agreed that digital technology was the future of dentistry, a substantial number also expressed reservations. Conclusion The study concluded that there is a high level of awareness and readiness to adopt digital technology in dentistry. However, its perceived utility varied among participants, and several barriers to adoption were identified, indicating the need for expanded education and training. Despite some resistance, there is a growing recognition of the potential benefits of CAD/CAM technology and a trend towards integrating it into regular practice.
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- Mahesh Suganna
- Department of Prosthodontics, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Department of Prosthodontics and Crown and Bridge, Karnataka Lingayat Education Vishwanath Katti Institute of Dental Sciences, Karnataka Lingayat Education Academy of Higher Education and Research, Belagavi, IND
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- Department of Dentistry, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Department of Dentistry, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Department of Dentistry, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Department of Dentistry, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, SAU
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- Department of Dentistry, College of Medicine and Dentistry, Riyadh Elm University, Riyadh, SAU
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Tripathi S, Manoharan P, Nagda S. Developing an instructional module of 'digital dentistry' for undergraduate prosthodontics curriculum. J Oral Biol Craniofac Res 2024; 14:44-48. [PMID: 38188908 PMCID: PMC10770591 DOI: 10.1016/j.jobcr.2023.12.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/04/2023] [Revised: 11/15/2023] [Accepted: 12/04/2023] [Indexed: 01/09/2024] Open
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Purpose To prepare a module on 'Digital Dentistry", which can be used to sensitize dental undergraduate students during their final year Prosthodontics curriculum. Methods Ethical approval (167/Ethics/2022) was taken from the Institution before starting the study. Need assessment was achieved using focused group discussion (Online Zoom meeting) of various stakeholders of the Department of Prosthodontics of the institution. A preliminary module content was prepared in google questionnaire form after thorough literature review by the research team and final content was developed using modified Delphi technique in 3 questionnaire rounds with the help of 27 experts. Result Thematic analysis of Need Assessment focussed group discussion led to the emergence of both theoretical and practical aspect of learning in digital dentistry. The final module was developed with the process followed in modified Delphi technique. Conclusion Within the limitations of the study the module of Digital dentistry was developed which can be implemented in most of the dental institutes depending on the resources and available infrastructure.
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- Shuchi Tripathi
- Department of Prosthodontics, King George's Medical University UP, Lucknow, India
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- Department of Prosthodontics, Indira Gandhi Institute of Dental Sciences, Sri Balaji Vidyapeeth University, Puducherry, India
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Schroth RJ, Kyoon-Achan G, Levesque J, Sturym M, DeMaré D, Mittermuller BA, Lee J, Lee VHK. A mixed methods approach to obtaining health care provider feedback for the development of a Canadian pediatric dental caries risk assessment tool for children <6 years. FRONTIERS IN ORAL HEALTH 2023; 4:1074621. [PMID: 37065421 PMCID: PMC10090371 DOI: 10.3389/froh.2023.1074621] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 10/19/2022] [Accepted: 01/18/2023] [Indexed: 03/31/2023] Open
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IntroductionEarly childhood caries (ECC) is a chronic but preventable disease affecting young children worldwide. Many young children face access to care barriers to early preventive dental visits for a variety of reasons, which can increase their risk for ECC. Non-dental primary health care providers are well positioned to assist in assessing a child's risk for ECC by performing caries risk assessment (CRA). The purpose of this project was to report on primary health care provider and stakeholder feedback in order to refine a drafted CRA tool for Canadian children <6 years of age intended for use by non-dental primary health care providers.MethodsIn this mixed methods project, we conducted six focus groups with primarily non-dental primary health care providers followed by a short paper-based survey to quantify preferences and feedback. Data were thematically and descriptively analyzed.ResultsParticipants’ feedback on the drafted CRA tool included the need for it to be relatively quick to complete, easy and practical to score, easy to implement into practitioners’ clinic schedules, and to include anticipatory guidance information to share with parents and caregivers. All participants (100%) welcomed a CRA tool. Many (85.4%) liked a layout that could be added to tools they already utilize. Most (73.2%) wanted the tool to be in colour, and many (90.2%) wanted the tool to include pictures.ConclusionNon-dental primary health care providers informed the final development and layout of the newly released Canadian CRA tool. Their feedback resulted in a user-friendly CRA tool with provider-patient dynamics and preferences.
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- Robert J. Schroth
- Department of Preventive Dental Science, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Department of Pediatrics and Child Health, Max Rady College of Medicine, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Shared Health Inc., Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Correspondence: Robert J. Schroth
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- Department of Preventive Dental Science, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Preventive Dental Science, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Preventive Dental Science, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Preventive Dental Science, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Preventive Dental Science, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Preventive Dental Science, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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- Department of Preventive Dental Science, Dr. Gerald Niznick College of Dentistry, Rady Faculty of Health Sciences, University of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
- Children’s Hospital Research Institute of Manitoba, Winnipeg, MB, Canada
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Suárez A, Adanero A, Díaz-Flores García V, Freire Y, Algar J. Using a Virtual Patient via an Artificial Intelligence Chatbot to Develop Dental Students’ Diagnostic Skills. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2022; 19:ijerph19148735. [PMID: 35886584 PMCID: PMC9319956 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph19148735] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/09/2022] [Revised: 07/13/2022] [Accepted: 07/15/2022] [Indexed: 11/30/2022]
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Knowing how to diagnose effectively and efficiently is a fundamental skill that a good dental professional should acquire. If students perform a greater number of clinical cases, they will improve their performance with patients. In this sense, virtual patients with artificial intelligence offer a controlled, stimulating, and safe environment for students. To assess student satisfaction after interaction with an artificially intelligent chatbot that recreates a virtual patient, a descriptive cross-sectional study was carried out in which a virtual patient was created with artificial intelligence in the form of a chatbot and presented to fourth and fifth year dental students. After several weeks interacting with the AI, they were given a survey to find out their assessment. A total of 193 students participated. A large majority of the students were satisfied with the interaction (mean 4.36), the fifth year students rated the interaction better and showed higher satisfaction values. The students who reached a correct diagnosis rated this technology more positively. Our research suggests that the incorporation of this technology in dental curricula would be positively valued by students and would also ensure their training and adaptation to new technological developments.
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- Ana Suárez
- Department of Preclinical Dentistry, School of Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain; (A.S.); (V.D.-F.G.); (Y.F.)
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- Department of Clinical Dentistry, School of Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain;
- Correspondence:
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- Department of Preclinical Dentistry, School of Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain; (A.S.); (V.D.-F.G.); (Y.F.)
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- Department of Preclinical Dentistry, School of Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain; (A.S.); (V.D.-F.G.); (Y.F.)
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- Department of Clinical Dentistry, School of Biomedical Sciences, Universidad Europea de Madrid, 28670 Madrid, Spain;
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Where Is the Artificial Intelligence Applied in Dentistry? Systematic Review and Literature Analysis. Healthcare (Basel) 2022; 10:healthcare10071269. [PMID: 35885796 PMCID: PMC9320442 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare10071269] [Citation(s) in RCA: 33] [Impact Index Per Article: 16.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 06/07/2022] [Revised: 06/25/2022] [Accepted: 06/30/2022] [Indexed: 12/29/2022] Open
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This literature research had two main objectives. The first objective was to quantify how frequently artificial intelligence (AI) was utilized in dental literature from 2011 until 2021. The second objective was to distinguish the focus of such publications; in particular, dental field and topic. The main inclusion criterium was an original article or review in English focused on dental utilization of AI. All other types of publications or non-dental or non-AI-focused were excluded. The information sources were Web of Science, PubMed, Scopus, and Google Scholar, queried on 19 April 2022. The search string was “artificial intelligence” AND (dental OR dentistry OR tooth OR teeth OR dentofacial OR maxillofacial OR orofacial OR orthodontics OR endodontics OR periodontics OR prosthodontics). Following the removal of duplicates, all remaining publications were returned by searches and were screened by three independent operators to minimize the risk of bias. The analysis of 2011–2021 publications identified 4413 records, from which 1497 were finally selected and calculated according to the year of publication. The results confirmed a historically unprecedented boom in AI dental publications, with an average increase of 21.6% per year over the last decade and a 34.9% increase per year over the last 5 years. In the achievement of the second objective, qualitative assessment of dental AI publications since 2021 identified 1717 records, with 497 papers finally selected. The results of this assessment indicated the relative proportions of focal topics, as follows: radiology 26.36%, orthodontics 18.31%, general scope 17.10%, restorative 12.09%, surgery 11.87% and education 5.63%. The review confirms that the current use of artificial intelligence in dentistry is concentrated mainly around the evaluation of digital diagnostic methods, especially radiology; however, its implementation is expected to gradually penetrate all parts of the profession.
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Thurzo A, Kurilová V, Varga I. Artificial Intelligence in Orthodontic Smart Application for Treatment Coaching and Its Impact on Clinical Performance of Patients Monitored with AI-TeleHealth System. Healthcare (Basel) 2021; 9:healthcare9121695. [PMID: 34946421 PMCID: PMC8701246 DOI: 10.3390/healthcare9121695] [Citation(s) in RCA: 17] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/06/2021] [Revised: 11/27/2021] [Accepted: 12/04/2021] [Indexed: 11/16/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Treatment of malocclusion with clear removable appliances like Invisalign® or Spark™, require considerable higher level of patient compliance when compared to conventional fixed braces. The clinical outcomes and treatment efficiency strongly depend on the patient's discipline. Smart treatment coaching applications, like strojCHECK® are efficient for improving patient compliance. PURPOSE To evaluate the impact of computerized personalized decision algorithms responding to observed and anticipated patient behavior implemented as an update of an existing clinical orthodontic application (app). MATERIALS AND METHODS Variables such as (1) patient app interaction, (2) patient app discipline and (3) clinical aligner tracking evaluated by artificial intelligence system (AI) system-Dental monitoring® were observed on the set of 86 patients. Two 60-day periods were evaluated; before and after the app was updated with decision tree processes. RESULTS All variables showed significant improvement after the update except for the manifestation of clinical non-tracking in men, evaluated by artificial intelligence from video scans. CONCLUSIONS Implementation of application update including computerized decision processes can significantly enhance clinical performance of existing health care applications and improve patients' compliance. Using the algorithm with decision tree architecture could create a baseline for further machine learning optimization.
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- Andrej Thurzo
- Department of Stomatology and Maxillofacial Surgery, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, 81250 Bratislava, Slovakia
- Correspondence: ; Tel.: +421-903-110-107
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- Faculty of Electrical Engineering and Information Technology, Slovak University of Technology, 81219 Bratislava, Slovakia;
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- Institute of Histology and Embryology, Faculty of Medicine, Comenius University in Bratislava, 81372 Bratislava, Slovakia;
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Singh S. Public Oral Health Care During COVID-19: Time for Reflection and Action. Front Med (Lausanne) 2021; 8:610450. [PMID: 33816519 PMCID: PMC8010001 DOI: 10.3389/fmed.2021.610450] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 09/25/2020] [Accepted: 02/18/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022] Open
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- Shenuka Singh
- Discipline of Dentistry, School of Health Sciences, University of KwaZulu-Natal (UKZN), Durban, South Africa
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Dönmez E, Kitapçı NŞ, Kitapçı OC, Yay M, Aksu PK, Köksal L, Mumcu G. Readiness for Health Information Technology is Associated to Information Security in Healthcare Institutions. Acta Inform Med 2020; 28:265-271. [PMID: 33627928 PMCID: PMC7879439 DOI: 10.5455/aim.2020.28.265-271] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/05/2020] [Accepted: 12/11/2020] [Indexed: 11/23/2022] Open
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BACKGROUND Health information technologies (HITs) present numerous opportunities for the improvement and transformation of healthcare, which include reducing human errors, improving clinical outcomes, facilitating care coordination, improving efficiency of practice and tracking data over time. HITs involve various technologies that range from simple charting, to a more advanced decision support and integration with medical technology. OBJECTIVE The aims of this study were to examine the readiness for the implementation of health information technologies (HITs) among medical and administrative staff as well as to evaluate the effects of information security status on the readiness. METHODS In this cross-sectional study, 236 medical employees (F/M: 192/44; mean age: 34±7.43 years) and 139 administrative employees (F/M: 93/46, mean age: 36±7.64 years) from 15 public health institutions in Kocaeli, Marmara Region were included. The data were collected via a structured questionnaire regarding opinions about information security and privacy, use of information technologies and the Organizational Information Technology Innovation Readiness Scale (OITIRS). After an explanatory factor analysis was performed for the scale, two subgroups regarding Organizational Readiness and Technological Readiness were obtained. Binary logistic regression analyses were performed to evaluate related factors for these subgroups of OITIRS. RESULTS According to binary logistic regression analysis, establishing of a password management system was found to be a crucial factor for both organizational and technological readiness among medical and administrative employees in health institutions (p<0.05). The enhancement of collaboration among staff by implementing information technologies was a critical factor for the medical staff; whereas, the attitude of employees to ensure information security was an important factor for the administrative employees in both subgroups (p<0.05). CONCLUSION Both medical and administrative unit employees stated that establishing a password management system that determines the frequency of changing passwords in the organization would affect both organizational and technical readiness in healthcare institutions.
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- Elif Dönmez
- Department of Purchasing, İzmit Seka State Hospital, Kocaeli, Turkey
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- Department of Health Policy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Health Policy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Departments of Statistics, Faculty of Arts and Science, Mimar Sinan Fine Arts University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Health Management, Yeditepe University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Health Policy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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- Department of Health Policy, Faculty of Health Sciences, Marmara University, Istanbul, Turkey
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Cianetti S, Pagano S, Nardone M, Lombardo G. Model for Taking Care of Patients with Early Childhood Caries during the SARS-Cov-2 Pandemic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:E3751. [PMID: 32466392 PMCID: PMC7312964 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17113751] [Citation(s) in RCA: 21] [Impact Index Per Article: 5.3] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 04/29/2020] [Revised: 05/21/2020] [Accepted: 05/24/2020] [Indexed: 12/19/2022]
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Pending the availability of vaccines to contain the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic, the current solution is "social distancing" with a reduction of dental treatments to those assessed as urgent and emergency cases. These treatments also involve Early Childhood Caries (ECC) due to the fact that this disease affects preschool children (a vulnerable population) and, in addition, shows a propensity to evolve into more serious complications (dental pain, infections). A narrative review was carried out to support a protocol for treating ECC with efficacious and safe (in terms of SARS-CoV-2 transmission) procedures. Protocol involves criteria for patients' selection remotely (telemedicine), and well-detailed criteria/equipment and hygiene procedures to combat against SARS-CoV-2 transmission. Moreover, the protocol proposes innovative caries treatments, named Minimally Invasive Treatments (MITs), well known in pedodontics for their high level of children's acceptance during dental care. MITs allow for caries removal (particularly in primary teeth) without any high-speed rotating instrument cooled with nebulized air-water spray (with high risk of virus environmental diffusion), usually adopted during traditional treatments. For evaluating MITs effectiveness in caries management, only Systematic Review and Randomized Controlled Trials (RCTs) were included in our study, without any risk of bias assessment. The indications proposed in this protocol could support clinicians for the temporary management of ECC until the SARS-CoV-2 pandemic ends.
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- Stefano Cianetti
- Biomedical Sciences, Unit of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Perugia, 06100 Perugia, Italy; (S.C.); (G.L.)
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- Biomedical Sciences, Unit of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Perugia, 06100 Perugia, Italy; (S.C.); (G.L.)
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- Azienda Socio-Sanitaria Territoriale, Melegnano e della Martesana, 20070 Milano, Regione Lombardia, Italy;
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- Biomedical Sciences, Unit of Paediatric Dentistry, University of Perugia, 06100 Perugia, Italy; (S.C.); (G.L.)
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Mascitti M, Campisi G. Dental Public Health Landscape: Challenges, Technological Innovation and Opportunities in the 21st Century and COVID-19 Pandemic. INTERNATIONAL JOURNAL OF ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH AND PUBLIC HEALTH 2020; 17:ijerph17103636. [PMID: 32455777 PMCID: PMC7277855 DOI: 10.3390/ijerph17103636] [Citation(s) in RCA: 12] [Impact Index Per Article: 3.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [MESH Headings] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/18/2020] [Accepted: 05/20/2020] [Indexed: 12/20/2022]
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In response to the 2008 economic and financial crisis and to its effects on healthcare systems, dental care has become unaffordable for many people, and a huge number of patients worldwide are avoiding or skipping necessary dental treatments [...].
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- Marco Mascitti
- Department of Clinical Specialistic and Dental Sciences, Marche Polytechnic University, 60126 Ancona, Italy
- Correspondence: (M.M.); (G.C.); Tel.: +39-071-2206226 (M.M.); +39-091-6552236 (G.C.)
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- Department of Surgical, Oncological and Oral Sciences, University of Palermo, 90127 Palermo, Italy
- Correspondence: (M.M.); (G.C.); Tel.: +39-071-2206226 (M.M.); +39-091-6552236 (G.C.)
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