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Patient Perspectives On Teledentistry And Face-To-Face Doctor Interaction During Orthodontic Treatment, Jackson K. Griffeth D.M.D.
Patient Perspectives On Teledentistry And Face-To-Face Doctor Interaction During Orthodontic Treatment, Jackson K. Griffeth D.M.D.
Theses and Dissertations
Purpose: Orthodontic patients were surveyed to determine the perceived value of doctor-to-patient face-to-face interaction, the desire for convenience and attitudes toward specific uses of teledentistry.
Methods: Participating private practice orthodontists emailed the survey to active patients. 75 self-pay patients from VCU Orthodontic clinic were also invited to complete the survey. Patients 18 years or older were asked to complete the survey regarding their own treatment. Parents of patients under age 18 were asked to complete a separate survey regarding their child’s treatment. Questions asked patients about the importance of face-to-face interaction with their orthodontist and their preferences for the inclusion …