March 3, 2026Open Access

Utilization of teledentistry in rural areas: a scoping review

Key Points

Teledentistry may enhance access to dental care in rural areas, supporting community health and wellbeing.
The review highlights applications of teledentistry, including innovations in photography and artificial intelligence.
Observational analysis across various rural regions showcases how communication systems can improve dental services.
Further research is needed to validate teledentistry's effectiveness, given potential implementation challenges.

Abstract

The current review demonstrates the useful applications of teledentistry in rural areas. Although the introduction of teledentistry may be considered suitable for dental care services in rural areas, further studies are required to establish it. With the development of photography, artificial intelligence, and communication systems, teledentistry will be a future challenge.

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K. Nakao

K. Kotani

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mHealth

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Jichi Medical University

Institute for Future Engineering

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Utilization of teledentistry in rural areas: a scoping review

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