Overview of Tele-dentistry in Japan

Abstract

  Dental telemedicine is a service that allows patients to receive treatment while communicating with a dentist online from their home or workplace. The benefits of telemedicine are that it saves the time and effort of going to a hospital, and it is also highly convenient for people who are busy or live in remote areas. On the other hand, telemedicine is not a panacea, as it may not be applicable in some cases, such as when emergency treatment is required. However, telemedicine can be used as a supplement to in-person medical treatment. In dental telemedicine, sharing accurate information and regular follow-up care are important to provide appropriate treatment while building a relationship of trust between dentists and patients. Dental telemedicine is expected to become more popular as technology advances and legal systems are improved, contributing to an improved convenience for patients and an improved quality of medical care.