A teledentistry care model for older populations in remote settings in Chile using satellite communication technology
This piloted model of care can enhance care access and improve health outcomes for isolated populations. This innovative model of care ensured that all participants received oral health assessments, addressing the need for the systematic identification of older adults at risk of oral health emergencies. Future directions could include the integration of contextual artificial intelligence and expansion into other underserved areas, reinforcing the role of digital ecosystems in enhancing access to care and reducing health disparities.
Authors
- Rodrigo Mariño (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-3061-843X)
- Víctor Beltrán (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-6046-821X)
- Cláudia Rosa Acevedo (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-3797-0660)
- Jaime Bustos‐Martínez (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-9763-754X)
- Pablo Acuña-Mardones (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8028-7109)
- Iris Espinoza (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-8949-8885)
- Carlos Alberto Figueiredo da Silva (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0002-7429-932X)
- Claudio Alarcón
- Leonardo López (ORCID: https://orcid.org/0000-0001-7027-9893)
- Randal von Marttens
Institutions
- Universidad de La Frontera (CL)
- The University of Melbourne (AU)
- Monash Health (AU)
- Riga Stradiņš University (LV)
- Chilean Air Force (CL)
- University of Chile (CL)
Publication Details
- Journal
- Frontiers in Oral Health
- Published
- 2025-12-04
- DOI
- https://doi.org/10.3389/froh.2025.1699401
- Citations
- 1
- Primary Topic
- Dental Health and Care Utilization
- Type
- article
- Field-Weighted Citation Impact
- 1.47