Authors: Gelareh Haghi Ashtiani, Sedigheh Sabbagh, Sara Moradi, Somayyeh Azimi, Vahid Ravaghi
This study assessed the accuracy of using mobile phone photos taken by a community health worker (CHW) for detecting dental caries in children aged 6-12 in Iran. Results showed high accuracy of tele-dentistry, with over 80% sensitivity and 90% specificity. Inter-rater reliability between remote dentists and gold standard dental examination was substantial to almost perfect. Parents generally had positive views towards tele-dentistry. This suggests tele-dentistry could be a reliable and cost-effective alternative for caries detection, particularly in lower-middle-income countries (LMICs).
Link: Diagnostic accuracy of tele-dentistry in screening children for dental caries by community health workers in a lower-middle-income country
Resource Topic: Dental Healthcare
Resource Type: Mixed Methods
Year: 2024
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Country: Iran
Publisher May Restrict Access: No