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Coming soon: the virtual group

R K Berning1

  • 1University of California at San Francisco, USA.

Journal of the California Dental Association
|April 16, 1998
PubMed
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Electronic patient records enable a "virtual group" model in dentistry, allowing dentists in separate practices to collaborate on patient cases for enhanced care. This digital approach expands access to multiple practitioners' expertise, improving patient outcomes.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Health Informatics
  • Digital Health

Background:

  • Traditional group dental practices involve co-located practitioners.
  • The advent of electronic patient records (EPRs) offers new models for collaboration.
  • Current practice models may limit inter-practitioner consultation for complex cases.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To explore the concept of a "virtual group" practice facilitated by EPRs.
  • To analyze the impact of EPRs on traditional group dental practice structures.
  • To assess the benefits of multi-practitioner consultation through shared digital records.

Main Methods:

  • Conceptual analysis of "virtual group" practice models.
  • Discussion of EPR functionalities enabling remote collaboration.

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  • Examination of potential workflow changes in dental practices.

    • Main Results:

    • EPRs can support a "virtual group" model where dentists consult remotely.
    • This model allows practitioners with separate practices to access and discuss shared patient files.
    • Patients can benefit from the collective input of multiple dental professionals.

    Conclusions:

    • The "virtual group" model using EPRs represents a significant shift from traditional dental practice.
    • This collaborative approach enhances patient care by leveraging diverse practitioner expertise.
    • Digital health records are key enablers for the future of distributed dental collaboration.