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Revista Cubana de Estomatología
versión On-line ISSN 1561-297X
Resumen
MORALES NAVARRO, Denia. Mobile Device Applications to be Used in the Dentistry Field. Rev Cubana Estomatol [online]. 2023, vol.60, n.3 Epub 01-Sep-2023. ISSN 1561-297X.
Introduction:
Using mobile technologies to support the achievement of health goals is very much likely to influence and transform service provision globally.
Objective:
To reflect on the usefulness of mobile device applications in the branches of dentistry.
Key remarks:
Mobile device applications have many advantages: they are accessible at any time, they can be adjusted to the user's needs, they provide personalized feedback, they are more anonymous than face-to-face contact, they can send reminders; in addition, they have a wide reach and interactive features.
Global considerations:
The usefulness of mobile device applications in the branches of dentistry is undeniable. This technological variant has established itself as a valuable weapon within mobile health services in areas such as health promotion and prevention, patient information, communication between professionals, and diagnosis of pathological entities. It is necessary to search for quality, creating and incorporating mobile device applications into the professional practice, in order to maximize the benefits that they offer.
Palabras clave : applications of medical informatics; oral health; health promotion; disease prevention; telemedicine; health communication; facial trauma.