Drafta Sergiu, Macris Andrei, Petre Alexandru E
Prosthetic Department, Faculty of Stomatology, "Carol Davila" University of Medicine and Pharmacy from Bucharest, Bucharest, Romania.
Front Oral Health. 2025 Aug 11;6:1649715. doi: 10.3389/froh.2025.1649715. eCollection 2025.
Vulnerable populations experience substantial challenges accessing dental care, leading to disproportionate oral health burdens. Digital solutions, such as teledentistry and artificial intelligence, offer new opportunities to improve access, quality and effectiveness of the care.
This paper presents a narrative literature review incorporating findings from peer-reviewed journals, systematic reviews, and case studies retrieved from PubMed, Scopus, and Web of Science (2013-2024). Evidence was also synthesized using the artificial intelligence tool Elicit to include high-quality data on teledentistry, artificial intelligence and hybrid dental care models, focusing on their implementation and effectiveness. Studies were selected to address relevance for underserved populations and digital innovation in dental care delivery.
Teledentistry modalities, including e-consults and virtual dental homes, have demonstarte enhanced access and delivery of preventative care. Artificial intelligence tool provide accurate diagnoses, predict treatment needs, and streamline workflows. Hybrid models combining virtual screening with in-person treatment bridge care gaps and enhance continuity and efficiency, particularly for underserved populations.
The integration of teledentistry, artificial intelligence and hybrid dental practice models offers a transformative approach to improving oral health care acces and equity. However, success will require investment, support and collaboration to scale these innovations effectively.
弱势群体在获得牙科护理方面面临巨大挑战，导致口腔健康负担不均衡。远程牙科和人工智能等数字解决方案为改善护理的可及性、质量和有效性提供了新机会。
本文进行了一项叙述性文献综述，纳入了从PubMed、Scopus和科学网检索到的同行评审期刊、系统评价和案例研究（2013 - 2024年）的研究结果。还使用人工智能工具Elicit综合证据，以纳入有关远程牙科、人工智能和混合牙科护理模式的高质量数据，重点关注其实施情况和有效性。所选研究旨在探讨其与服务不足人群的相关性以及牙科护理提供中的数字创新。
远程牙科模式，包括电子咨询和虚拟牙科之家，已证明可提高预防性护理的可及性和提供效率。人工智能工具可提供准确诊断、预测治疗需求并简化工作流程。将虚拟筛查与面对面治疗相结合的混合模式弥合了护理差距，提高了连续性和效率，特别是对服务不足人群而言。
将远程牙科、人工智能和混合牙科实践模式相结合，为改善口腔医疗保健的可及性和公平性提供了一种变革性方法。然而，要取得成功需要投资、支持和合作，以有效推广这些创新。
