Sultana Ferdous

Dr. Sultana Ferdous

Hokkaido University, Sapporo, Hokkaidō, Japan

Research Focus & Metrics

Academic Career Length

5Years (2022-Present)

(Calculated once Scilit publication data is synced: current year − year of first publication + 1)

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21 August 2022 in Healthcare
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MIMd Refat Readul Islam
Md Refat Readul Islam
Rafiqul IslamRafiqul Islam
Rafiqul Islam
SFSultana Ferdous
Sultana Ferdous
CKChiharu Kawamoto
Chiharu Kawamoto
Monica YamautiMonica Yamauti
Monica Yamauti
HSHidehiko Sano
Hidehiko Sano
Teledentistry is an online dental care service that allows patients and dentists to meet in real time, safely, without being at the same location. During the COVID-19 pandemic, real-time videoconferencing has gained popularity in the field of teledentistry, with numerous benefits for both patients and dentists. Online consultations can minimize costs, maximize time, and provide more convenient care options for both patients and dentists. When practicing teledentistry, a dentist must establish a good doctor–patient relationship. Dentists must ensure that the telecommunication solution that they choose meets their clinical requirements and complies with privacy laws. Dentists should provide adequate information to patients about the limitations, advantages, and disadvantages that may occur during online consultation. Dentists must follow guidelines and procedures regarding informed consent, patient details, personal communications, and consultancies’ privacy and confidentiality. The patient should be aware of the limitations of teledentistry, and dentists will provide the best advice possible in the absence of a face-to-face consultation. This article discusses how teledentistry could be an effective tool for dentists and patients.