Teledentistry in inner-city child-care centres.

摘要: In Rochester, NY, telehealth centres were established in six inner-city elementary schools and seven child-care centres. The teledentistry project complemented the existing model. Using an intraoral camera, assistants record digital images of children's teeth (768 x 494 pixels) send to a computer at expert dental site (the Eastman Department Dentistry University Rochester). paediatric dentist reviews images, provides referral treatment recommendations. Subsequently, assistant contacts child's parents or guardians assists them obtain appropriate care for their child. pilot study, we screened 50 children. first nine months 2005, 123 results our initial teledental screenings children aged 12-48 attending revealed that almost 40% had active caries, mainly early childhood caries (ECC). For time, many have examined age been given prompt feedback on need care.