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February 26, 2026BMC Oral HealthOpen Access

Awareness, knowledge, and acceptance of teledentistry among dental practitioners: a cross-sectional survey

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A cross-sectional survey assesses awareness and acceptance of teledentistry among dentists, indicating strong interest in dedicated centers.

The study aims to evaluate dentists' awareness, knowledge, and acceptance of teledentistry, and factors influencing their attitudes.
Conducted a cross-sectional survey among 362 dentists using a 16-item questionnaire
Survey distributed via SoSci Survey and paper forms
Statistical analysis included chi-square and Fisher-Freeman-Halton exact tests
Over 70% of dentists were familiar with teledentistry, but only 25% understood its full scope
32% had used teledentistry in practice
71% found a regional teledentistry center beneficial
Acceptance correlated with frequency of relevant clinical cases but not with professional experience or practice size

Kern et al. (2026) studied this question.

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A cross-sectional survey assesses awareness and acceptance of teledentistry among dentists, indicating strong interest in dedicated centers.