The Odontoscope® makes teledentistry relevant for all examinations falling within the definition of a typical recurrent consultation for clinic patients. It enables dental clinics to upgrade treatment follow-ups, and to regulate dental emergency services in case of acute symptomatology. Teledentistry reduces practitioners’ isolation through communication with peers and consultation with specialists. Health-related smartphones use is positively influencing habits and behaviours, creating new paradigms for oral health prevention and promotion.

The oral health status among elderly residents of long-term care facilities is poor, regardless of their medical diagnosis. The causes are mainly linked to difficulties in accessing dental clinics. The Odontoscope®’s global vision of the dental arches offers a good accuracy for diagnosing evident dental pathologies, and for assessing the rehabilitation of dentures and chewing ability among the elderly living in nursing homes, or isolated at home. Here, the Odontoscope® is used safely by trained nurses.

For many years now, dental screening in schools has been a legal obligation in many countries, in line with the recommendations of the World Health Organization. Uncertainties about the effectiveness of those dental screenings could be resolved by documenting each case with standardized photos of the dental arches using the Odontoscope®. Visual representation of oral pathologies enables parents to make informed decisions about their children’s health care. The crucial role of photographic documentation is the ability to compare different images over time (and generate personalized oral health timelines).

Humanitarian dental initiatives, both domestically and internationally, emphasize the importance of preventive care, oral hygiene education, and oral health promotion. Documentation of oral screenings using the Odontoscope® will facilitate the collection, analysis, sorting and storage of highly relevant data for the humanitarian organization or the health authority in charge. Teledentistry using an Odontoscope® can reduce the effect of remoteness by enabling oral health care providers in rural areas to seek advice from specialists in urban areas.

Although it will never replace a professional consultation, regular oral health self-examination can serve as a method of early detection of potential oral health problems. The Odontoscope® has been provided to you by an oral health professional, so if you notice any changes in your mouth during your self-examination, it’s important to send a photo before making an appointment with your dentist / hygienist for further assessment and appropriate treatment. The Odontoscope® is the right device for monitoring your oral hygiene and that of your family.

Thanks to the Odontoscope®, remote emergency consultation provides the dentist with more information: follow-up after dental treatment, assessment and triage (the dentist can provide initial guidance on managing the situation), pain management (over-the-counter medication recommendations), home remedies for certain oral emergencies (how to handle a knocked-out tooth, manage a loose crown…) first aid instructions (how to control bleeding, clean wounds…) referrals and appointments (to emergency dental clinics/hospital). Teledentistry is most effective when integrated into a regular care and follow-up program.