Internet usage by pediatric dental practices in Connecticut

摘要: Purpose: The aim of this study was to determine Internet usage by pediatric dental practices in Connecticut. Methods: A seven-item anonymous survey mailed all the 64 dentists private practice Each form along with a stamped and pre-addressed return envelope. Frequency distribution analyses chi-square tests were performed. Results: had response rate 73%. More than three-fourths connected Internet. Seventy-two percent submitted third-party claims electronically. Almost respondents did not use email communicate patients or discuss individual patient issues other health care providers. Only two-fifths World Wide Web site. Conclusions: Most Connecticut Electronic submission predominant service used these practices.(Pediatr Dent 24:139-143, 2002)