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The issues and trends in healthcare delivery are constantly changing. The COVID-19 pandemic is one recent issue that wreaked havoc on healthcare systems, causing a shortage of healthcare workers, high demand for medicines and supplies, and increased medical expenditure due to a lack of insurance. Other issues include rising healthcare costs and care fragmentation.
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Area of Science:

Dental Education
Telehealth
Clinical Training

Background:

The COVID-19 pandemic necessitated a rapid shift to remote service delivery in dental education.
Clinical restrictions significantly limited trainee and patient exposure in dental schools.
Developing secure and effective remote learning protocols is crucial.

Purpose of the Study:

To share experiences in implementing online engagement with clinical dental activity.
To foster a dialogue for a UK-wide remote dental training strategy.
To establish safe and effective remote clinical protocols.

Main Methods:

Collaborative and iterative planning with stakeholders, including NHS Tayside.
Investment in careful planning for online engagement with clinical activity.
Development of robust protocols and frameworks for remote activities.

Main Results:

Successful implementation of an online, clinical protocol for dental training.
Creation of a safe and secure framework for remote dental education.
Established confidence among trainees, trainers, and patients in the remote protocol.

Conclusions:

Sharing experiences can contribute to a UK-wide remote dental training strategy.
Collaborative efforts are essential for developing effective telehealth in dental education.
Online engagement can enhance patient contact and learning experiences in dentistry.