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Digital technologies in dentistry in Saudi Arabia: Perceptions, practices and challenges
Hawazen A Radwan1, Alla T Alsharif2, Maha T Alsharif3
1Department of Esthetic and Restorative Dentistry, Prince Sultan Military Hospital Medical City, Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
Digital Health
|September 4, 2023
Summary
Digital technologies in dentistry (DTD) adoption in Saudi Arabia is influenced by dentist characteristics. Key barriers include lack of awareness and education, with clinical trials and training needed to boost DTD implementation.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Health Informatics
- Technology Adoption
Background:
- Assesses practicing dentists' characteristics influencing Digital Technologies in Dentistry (DTD) adoption in Saudi Arabia (SA).
- Identifies perceived barriers and challenges to DTD implementation.
- Anticipates future developments for DTD integration in Saudi dental practices.
Purpose of the Study:
- To evaluate factors affecting Digital Technologies in Dentistry (DTD) adoption among Saudi Arabian dentists.
- To pinpoint barriers and challenges hindering DTD implementation.
- To forecast future trends in dental technology adoption.
Main Methods:
- Analytical cross-sectional study utilizing a validated questionnaire.
- Snowball sampling technique for dentist recruitment across various specialties in SA.
- Data collected from dentists currently practicing in Saudi Arabia.
Main Results:
- A significant portion of Gen X dentists (10.1%) use digital technologies (DTs) compared to non-users.
- While 92% believe DT should be in undergraduate curricula, 79% gained skills via workshops/courses, not formal education.
- Foremost barriers identified: 'lack of practitioners' awareness,' 'lack of education and pioneers,' and 'lack of clinical evidence.'
Conclusions:
- Understanding technology adoption is crucial for healthcare stakeholders and policymakers to guide digitalization efforts.
- The study highlights significant barriers and challenges to adopting Digital Technologies in Dentistry (DTD).
- Clinical trials and hands-on training are recommended to overcome adoption barriers and promote DTD implementation.
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