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Asynchronous Teledentistry for Caries Detection: A Diagnostic Accuracy Study.

Ayesha Nooruddin¹, Aamna Khalid¹, Sarang Suresh²

¹Department of Dentistry, The Aga Khan University Hospital, Karachi, Pakistan.

International Dental Journal

|December 2, 2025

Summary

Asynchronous teledentistry shows high accuracy in detecting dental caries remotely. This mobile-based approach offers a reliable, cost-effective solution for improving oral health in underserved areas.

Keywords:

Asynchronous teledentistry Dental caries Remote diagnosis Telehealth mHealth

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Area of Science:

Oral health research
Digital dentistry
Public health

Background:

Asynchronous teledentistry can help reduce oral health disparities.
Remote caries detection is crucial for underserved populations.

Purpose of the Study:

Evaluate diagnostic accuracy of remote caries detection by general dentists.
Compare with restorative dentists (reference standard) and clinical exams.

Main Methods:

Cross-sectional diagnostic accuracy study in Pakistan.
3350 intraoral images captured via mobile app.
Remote assessment by general dentists vs. reference standard and clinical exams.

Main Results:

97% accuracy for remote general dentist assessments vs. reference standard.
High sensitivity (98%-99%) and positive predictive values (98%-99%).
Substantial agreement (Cohen's kappa 0.72-0.80) with clinical examinations.

Conclusions:

Asynchronous teledentistry is accurate and reliable for caries detection.
Validates image-based remote screening in resource-limited settings.
Feasible, scalable, and cost-effective strategy for early detection and improving oral health equity.