article · South African Dental Journal
Teledentistry has emerged as a promising solution to address oral health disparities, particularly in resource-limited settingslike rural South Africa, where low dentist-to-population ratios and high costs restrict access to dental care. The present study evaluated the reliability and accuracy of smartphonebased, remote dental screening compared to traditional chairside clinical examination screening. A cross-sectional study was conducted with 145 participants (≥18 years) attending the Tygerberg Oral Health Centre. Standardized intraoral photographs were captured using an Apple iPhone XS and uploaded securely to the Vula App for remoteassessment. Diagnostic tools, including the International Caries Detection and Assessment System (ICDAS) and the Decayed, Missing, and Filled Teeth (DMFT) index, were employed to ensure consistency.
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DOI: 10.17159/sadj.v80i10.21030
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