Table 2.
Percentage distribution of responses regarding knowledge and attitudetowards teledentistry.
| Knowledge | Agree n (%) | Disagree n (%) | Neutral n (%) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1. Teledentistry is the practice of use of Screen (computer, data show, tablet, etc.), internet, and camera technologies to diagnose and provide advice about treatment over a distance | 57.6 (144) | 13.2 (33) | 29.2 (73) |
| 2. Teledentistry is not a face-to-face interview. | 51.2 (128) | 18.4 (46) | 30.4 (76) |
| 3. Teledentistry will help to consult with an expert about a specific patient's problem | 71.6 (179) | 6.8 (17) | 21.6 (54) |
| 4. Teledentistry is good for dental education over the internet and for training primary care dentists | 56.8 (142) | 18.4 (46) | 24.8 (62) |
| 5. Teledentistry can help to monitor my patient's oral health | 50.0 (125) | 14.0 (35) | 36.0 (90) |
| 6. Teledentistry can be applied in every branch of dentistry | 18.8 (47) | 50.4 (126) | 30.8 (77) |
| 7. Teledentistry can be useful in improving access to oral health care | 66.0 (165) | 7.2 (18) | 26.8 (67) |
| 8. Teledentistry has potential to be integrated into our current dental services | 59.2 (148) | 10.8 (27) | 30.0 (75) |
| Attitudes | |||
| 1. Teledentistry can provide a good understanding of the patient's oral health problem over the internet | 44.4 (111) | 17.2 (43) | 38.4 (96) |
| 2. Using teledentistry, I will be able to monitor my patient's condition well | 42.4 (106) | 18.0 (45) | 39.6 (99) |
| 3. Dental examinations are as accurate via screen and camera as in a traditional office setting | 24.8 (62) | 41.6 (104) | 33.6 (84) |
| 4. Children and parents would be receptive to having a dental examination done via screen and camera | 35.6 (89) | 21.2 (53) | 43.2 (108) |
| 5. Teledentistry is a convenient form of oral health care delivery that makes dental examination easier | 35.6 (89) | 26.4 (66) | 38.0 (95) |
| 6. Teledentistry will be a standard way of oral health care delivery | 29.6 (74) | 27.2 (68) | 43.2 (108) |
| 7. Teledentistry can be an addition to the regular care we (dentists) provide | 64.4 (161) | 6.8 (17) | 28.8 (72) |
| 8. Teledentistry can reduce costs for dental practices | 46.8 (117) | 20.8 (52) | 32.4 (81) |
| 9. Teledentistry can save time for me | 56.4 (141) | 10.8 (27) | 32.8 (82) |
| 10. Teledentistry can increase accessibility of specialists to rural and underserved communities | 67.6 (169) | 8.8 (22) | 23.6 (59) |
| 11. Teledentistry can reduce isolation of practitioners by providing peer contact and specialist support | 69.2 (173) | 6.4 (16) | 24.4 (61) |
| 12. Major challenges in teledentistry in Jordan are population below the poverty line and lack of infrastructure | 62.0 (155) | 8.4 (21) | 29.6 (74) |