What is "teledentistry"

n. The use of information technology and telecommunications for dental primary care, consultation, education, and public awareness in the same manner as telehealth and telemedicine.

Teledentistry is the use of information technology and telecommunications for dental care, consultation, education, and public awareness (compare telehealth and telemedicine).

Teldentistry can also be used to assist general dentists with specialty work and improve services to underserved populations such as in rural or less developed areas.