Can we learn, teach and practise dentistry anywhere, anytime?
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A Standardized Approach to Extra-Oral and Intra-Oral Digital Photography
Published on: July 22, 2022
B Khatoon1, K B Hill, A D Walmsley
1School of Dentistry, St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6NN.
Abstract:
Dentistry-related applications for mobile phones are becoming a popular way of accessing information for students, practitioners and patients. The aim of this article is to review the use of mobile technology, such as 'apps', within dentistry. Over time, there has been a change from desktop learning (D-learning) to mobile learning (M-learning) and this has only been possible with the aid of electronic media and the growth of the Internet. In spite of the increase in mobile applications, there is a need for any information to have a strong underlying evidence base. Several good examples of dental applications which take full advantage of this electronic medium are available. However, developers of mobile applications should provide good quality, peer-reviewed evidence to validate their material.
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