Photographic caries assessment by different members of the dental team: a mobile teledentistry model

Mohamed R. Abdalla Estai

doi:10.4225/23/598d5c9ec0d5e

Photographic caries assessment by different members of the dental team: a mobile teledentistry model

Mohamed R. Abdalla Estai

School of Human Sciences

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Abstract

The impact of tooth decay can be reduced through the adoption of a range of systematic preventive strategies. However, these measures need to be targeted at the population who need it most. Dental screening of the population permits identification of high-risk people and allows them to receive appropriate dental care. This research aimed to validate a photographic screening method performed by mid-level dental practitioners. Findings revealed that these practitioners and dentists can detect decay from photographs with comparable accuracy and reliability. This research confirms that smartphone-based photographic approach can be used as a cost saving and user-friendly screening tool.

Original language	English
Qualification	Doctor of Philosophy
Awarding Institution	The University of Western Australia
Supervisors/Advisors	Kanagasingam, Yogesan, Supervisor Bunt, Stuart, Supervisor Tennant, Marc, Supervisor
Award date	27 Jul 2017
DOIs	https://doi.org/10.4225/23/598d5c9ec0d5e
Publication status	Unpublished - 2017

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