Florinel Cosmin Bida, Florin Răzvan Curca, Daniela Argatu, Gabriel Rotundu, Vlad Constantin, Valentin Lămășanu, Mihaela Scurtu, Sorana Roșu
ABSTRACT
Oral health is an essential component of general well-being, yet significant disparities in access to dental services persist worldwide. Telemedicine, applied to dentistry as teledentistry, has emerged as a modern approach to overcome these barriers by integrating digital communication technologies into prevention, diagnosis, treatment planning, and follow-up. This scientific paper provides a narrative review of the current evidence on teledentistry, outlining its conceptual foundations, modalities of communication, and main clinical applications. Benefits highlighted in the literature include improved accessibility for underserved populations, cost-effectiveness, enhanced interdisciplinary collaboration, and increased patient engagement. During the COVID-19 pandemic, teledentistry played a pivotal role in ensuring continuity of dental care and accelerating the adoption of digital workflows. Despite these advantages, barriers such as limited technological infrastructure, lack of standardized legal frameworks, and variable acceptance by patients and professionals remain challenges to wider implementation. Future perspectives emphasize hybrid models of care that combine in-person visits with remote consultations, the integration of mobile health applications, and the use of artificial intelligence to support personalized oral healthcare.
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