Table 2.
Distribution of responses about the impact of teledentistry to improve practice (n = 506).
| S. no | Item | Disagree strongly n% | Disagree n% | Neutral n% | Agree n% | Agree strongly n% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teledentistry would help in patient diagnosis | 33 (6.5) | 95 (18.8) | 256 (50.6) | 102 (20.2) | 20 (4.0) |
| 2 | Teledentistry would help shorten the waiting list | 7 (1.4) | 40 (7.9) | 56 (11.1) | 363 (71.7) | 40 (7.9) |
| 3 | Teledentistry would enhance dental guidelines and advice | 7 (1.4) | 41 (8.1) | 116 (22.9) | 295 (58.3) | 47 (9.3) |
| 4 | Teledentistry would improve the interaction between peers | 7 (1.4) | 48 (9.5) | 125 (24.7) | 265 (52.4) | 61 (12.1) |
| 5 | Teledentistry would provide a safe atmosphere for practicing dentistry (e.g., COVID-19 pandemic) | 7 (1.4) | 21 (4.2) | 62 (12.3) | 278 (54.9) | 138 (27.3) |
| 6 | Teledentistry would make patient's referral more efficient | 7 (1.4) | 54 (10.7) | 82 (16.2) | 274 (54.2) | 89 (17.6) |