Abstract

MEURER, Maria Inês et al. Collaborative multimedia platform to support oral diagnosis in teledentistry environments. Rev. ABENO [online]. 2013, vol.13, n.2, pp. 13-26. ISSN 1679-5954.

This paper presents a technological solution developed to enabling collaborative activi-ties in Teledentistry environments. This is a platform composed by a set of tools for the management and sharing of clinical, radiographic and histopathologic images. The proposed solution is fully web-based, requiring only a web browser installed; it's not necessary to install any other software on the user's computer. As collaboration support, the actions performed by a user with mouse and keyboard are replicated and visible to the other connected user. This toolkit allows the discussion of disease via chat and/or videoconferencing. Telehealth's tools offer opportunities for assistance and education in Dentistry. By allowing real-time viewing and discussion of different aspects of a disease this technological solution has potential to facilitate: (1) exchange of information between health professionals at different levels of assistance and (2) distance tutoring at different levels of training (undergraduate, postgraduate and continuing education).

Keywords : Teledentistry; Telemedicine; Diagnosis..