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Orthodontists' Perspectives on Teleorthodontics: What Does Qualitative Data Tell Us?
Reem A Alansari1, Abdulraheem A Alwafi2, Mohamed Bamashmous2
1Department of Orthodontics, Faculty of Dentistry, King Abdulaziz University, Jeddah, Saudi Arabia.
Orthodontics & Craniofacial Research
|May 26, 2025
Summary
Orthodontists view teleorthodontics as a tool that can save time and space but may not always improve efficiency or quality. Tailored integration is key for optimal patient care.
Area of Science:
- Dental Science
- Orthodontics
- Health Informatics
Background:
- Teleorthodontics offers remote orthodontic care delivery.
- Understanding orthodontists' perspectives is crucial for its effective implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To explore orthodontists' views on teleorthodontics practice.
- To identify benefits and challenges of teleorthodontic care.
Main Methods:
- Qualitative study using semi-structured interviews.
- 19 orthodontists providing teleorthodontic care were interviewed.
- Thematic analysis was used to analyze interview data.
Main Results:
- Teleorthodontics impacts practice through space-time and human-machine continua.
- It can save time and clinic space but doesn't guarantee increased efficiency or quality.
- Digital tools in teleorthodontics have variable utility, with some care better delivered in person.
Conclusions:
- Tailored integration of teleorthodontics is necessary.
- Enhancing treatment effectiveness, efficiency, and quality requires strategic implementation.
- Understanding barriers to teleorthodontics use will aid long-term planning.
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