Teledentistry and the distant diagnosis of oral mucosal disease

Abstract

Teledentistry can be described as the transmission of synchronous or asynchronous clinical information using electronic health records, digital imaging and telecommunication technology. It can reduce inappropriate referral rates by providing treatment supervision and a second professional opinion based on the exchange of health information. The objective of this chapter is to summarize the telehealth literature in oral medicine and to explore the methods that have been used in this specialty.