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Can we learn, teach and practise dentistry anywhere, anytime?
B Khatoon1, K B Hill, A D Walmsley
1School of Dentistry, St Chad's Queensway, Birmingham, B4 6NN.
British Dental Journal
|October 12, 2013
Summary
Mobile apps are transforming dental education and practice, shifting from desktop learning to mobile learning. However, these dental applications require robust, peer-reviewed evidence to ensure information accuracy and reliability for users.
Area of Science:
- Digital Health
- Dental Informatics
- Mobile Technology in Healthcare
Background:
- Mobile phone applications ('apps') are increasingly utilized for accessing dental information by students, practitioners, and patients.
- There is a documented shift from traditional desktop learning (D-learning) to mobile learning (M-learning) in dentistry, facilitated by electronic media and internet growth.
Purpose of the Study:
- To review the current landscape and utilization of mobile technology, specifically 'apps', within the field of dentistry.
- To highlight the importance of evidence-based information within mobile dental applications.
Main Methods:
- Literature review of mobile technology adoption in dentistry.
- Analysis of existing dental mobile applications and their features.
Main Results:
- Numerous dental applications are available, leveraging mobile technology for information dissemination.
- The transition to mobile learning (M-learning) in dentistry is evident, supported by technological advancements.
Conclusions:
- While mobile applications offer valuable resources for dental professionals and patients, a critical need exists for a strong evidence base.
- Developers must prioritize the inclusion of high-quality, peer-reviewed evidence to validate the content of dental mobile applications.
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