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The dental informatics online community.

Jeannie Irwin¹, Titus Schleyer, Heiko Spallek

¹University of Pittsburgh, School of Dental Medicine, Center for Dental Informatics 339 Salk Hall 3501 Terrace St. Pittsburgh, PA 15261 (412) 648-8885.

|March 3, 2011

Summary

The Dental Informatics Online Community (DIOC) offers a global platform for dental informatics professionals. This research-oriented community supports collaboration and resource sharing in dental informatics and technology.

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Area of Science:

Dental Informatics
Health Informatics
Computer Science Applications in Dentistry

Background:

Dental Informatics (DI) integrates computer science and information science to advance dental practice, research, education, and administration.
The emerging field of DI requires dedicated platforms for professional interaction and knowledge exchange.

Purpose of the Study:

To establish a dedicated online community (DIOC) to foster the growth of Dental Informatics.
To create a global, open forum for researchers and interested individuals in the DI field.

Main Methods:

Development and maintenance of the Dental Informatics Online Community (DIOC) website.
Implementation of features including a learning center, publication archive, directories, and a personalized Current Awareness Service (CAS).

Main Results:

The DIOC provides a centralized hub for DI resources, research collaboration, and social networking.
Steady growth in membership and activity since its establishment in 2005.
The CAS effectively notifies members of new information based on their profiles and site activity.

Conclusions:

The DIOC serves as a vital, independent resource for the Dental Informatics community.
Continued growth and sustainability depend on various factors, highlighting the need for ongoing engagement and support.