Comparative Accuracy Of Visual Examination And E-Dental Checkup (Teledentistry) In Dental Caries Detection Of Pediatric Population- A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis.

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Published: Feb 14, 2023
DOI: https://doi.org/10.53555/jrtdd.v6i2s.2713
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Dr Parimala Kulkarni
Dr Shikha Mali
Dr Shilpi Tiwari
Dr Suganya M
Dr Aditya Taiwade
Dr Poonam Malani

Abstract

Objective: To assess the comparative accuracy of visual examination and e-dental check-up (teledentistry) in dental caries detection of the pediatric population through a systematic review and meta-analysis.


Methods: A comprehensive search of electronic databases, including PubMed, EMBASE, Scopus, and Web of Science, was conducted to identify relevant studies published with no time frame. Studies comparing the diagnostic accuracy of visual examination and teledentistry for dental caries detection in children were included. The Newcastle-Ottawa Scale was used to assess the risk of bias in the included studies. Data extraction and analysis were performed using meta-analysis software.


Results: This systematic review and meta-analysis has been registered at the International Prospective Register Of Systematic review- PROSPERO- CRD42023452855. This review follows the guidelines of preferred reporting items in systematic review and meta-analysis (PRISMA) guidelines. A total of 3 studies met the inclusion criteria. The pooled sensitivity and specificity of teledentistry for dental caries detection were 90.3% (95% CI: 86.5%-93.2%) and 91.0% (95% CI: 87.7%-93.3%), respectively. The pooled accuracy of teledentistry was 92.1% (95% CI: 89.4%-94.2%). There was no significant difference in the diagnostic accuracy of teledentistry and visual examination. Conclusions: Teledentistry is a promising tool for dental caries detection in the pediatric population, demonstrating comparable accuracy to visual examination. Further research is needed to evaluate the long-term effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of teledentistry in pediatric dental care.

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Dr Parimala Kulkarni, Dr Shikha Mali, Dr Shilpi Tiwari, Dr Suganya M, Dr Aditya Taiwade, & Dr Poonam Malani. (2023). Comparative Accuracy Of Visual Examination And E-Dental Checkup (Teledentistry) In Dental Caries Detection Of Pediatric Population- A Systematic Review And Meta-analysis. Journal for ReAttach Therapy and Developmental Diversities, 6(2s), 439–444. https://doi.org/10.53555/jrtdd.v6i2s.2713
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Vol. 6 No. 2s (2023): Building Resilience and Promoting Well-being: Multidisciplinary Approaches to Psychological Rehabilitation and Social Science
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Author Biographies

Dr Parimala Kulkarni

Dean and Head of Department, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Peoples College of Dental Science and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Dr Shikha Mali

Reader, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Peoples college of dental science and research center, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Dr Shilpi Tiwari

Professor, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Peoples college of dental science and research center, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

Dr Suganya M

3rd year Postgraduate student, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Peoples College of Dental Science and Research Center, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Dr Aditya Taiwade

3rd year Postgraduate student, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Peoples College of Dental Science and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India

Dr Poonam Malani

2nd year Postgraduate student, Department of Pediatric and Preventive Dentistry, Peoples College of Dental Science and Research Centre, Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh, India.

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