Objective: This study aimed to develop and clinically apply a remote dental mentoring system using a dental microscope, enabling both real-time and asynchronous guidance across multiple clinical fields.
Materials and Methods: A tele-mentoring system was constructed by integrating a 3D digital dental microscope (Kestrel View II, Mitaka Co., Tokyo, Japan) with a tele-mentoring system (TELEPRO, Tenmashimon Co., Ltd, Tokyo, Japan). This system allows remote specialists to observe high-resolution microscope images in real time or on-demand and provide diagnostic input or procedural guidance.
Results: he tele-mentoring system was applied to four clinical cases involving various dental specialties, including endodontics, periodontics, sleep dentistry, and oral pathology. In each case, remote mentoring enabled accurate diagnosis and treatment. The platform also proved effective for educational purposes, offering a novel approach to training in microdentistry.
Conclusion: The tele-mentoring system demonstrates significant potential in improving accessibility to specialist expertise, reducing regional disparities in care, and enhancing clinical education. It offers a practical and scalable model for remote diagnosis and mentoring using a dental microscope.
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