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Innovative MDentistry EHygiene Study Shows Promise In Dental Care
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Innovative mDentistry eHygiene study shows promise in dental care

The mDentistry model supplements the traditional practice of dentistry with virtual visits supported by mobile devices and mHealth tools such as mobile phones, wireless infrastructures and intraoral cameras. This mDentistry eHygiene study is the first step of utilizing the mDentistry model to assess the acceptance of virtual intraoral examinations by patients and the dental health care personnel, along with testing patients’ abilities to take intraoral photos using a digital mobile health tool.  

Published 1 year ago
Business Outcomes Quick Poll Results
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Business Outcomes Quick Poll Results

The purpose of this Quick Poll was to evaluate Network participants’ perceptions regarding the impact of National Dental PBRN participation on various aspects of their clinical and business outcomes including clinical decision-making, internal and external relations, organizational culture, and risk management.

Published 2 years ago
Sjögren’s Syndrome (SjS) Quick Poll Results
Quick Poll

Sjögren’s Syndrome (SjS) Quick Poll Results

The findings of this Quick Poll indicate a vast majority of dentists have at least one or more Sjögren’s Syndrome (SjS) patients in their practices. Sjögren’s syndrome (SjS) is a multisystem autoimmune disease which manifests as dryness of the mouth and eyes, fatigue, and joint pain. With an incidence of 0.5% to 1.0%, it is the second most common systemic autoimmune disorder in the US.

Published 2 years ago