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VOLUME 14 , ISSUE 1 ( January-February, 2013 ) > List of Articles

RESEARCH ARTICLE

DiaTreat: A New Method of Communication for Better Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental Problems

K Srinivas Reddy, N Venugopal Rao, A Sudheer, R Sunil Kumar Reddy, R Vamshidhar Reddy, P Lakshmipathy Reddy

Citation Information : Reddy KS, Rao NV, Sudheer A, Reddy RS, Reddy RV, Reddy PL. DiaTreat: A New Method of Communication for Better Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental Problems. J Contemp Dent Pract 2013; 14 (1):158-161.

DOI: 10.5005/jp-journals-10024-1292

Published Online: 01-06-2013

Copyright Statement:  Copyright © 2013; The Author(s).


Abstract

Aim

The aim of this article is to present a simple method of communication between two oral health professionals so that the problem can be conveyed easily and treatment options obtained equally easily and quickly, using current electronic communication technologies.

Background

Treatment of dental problems involves a thorough understanding of the underlying dental and medical conditions. The arena of dentistry being ever changing, with new specialties arising each year, it has become virtually impossible for an average dentist to keep track of all the treatment modalities available for various problems at a given time. It is the duty of a dentist, however, to treat his patients to the best of his ability. Professional ethics bind the other health professionals to render their opinion to the dentist so that the patient will ultimately get the best possible treatment. Method of communication is the only problem remaining in the path to achieving a total oral health care.

Technique

DiaTreat is a unique method of clinical charting by which a dentist can incorporate all the ailments affecting his patient, and by withholding the patients name and address, can communicate with any of his colleagues for their opinion on the best treatment option for his patient.

Conclusion

It is a new and innovative method of communication between a dentist and specialist. Even though it has some shortcomings of its own, on a wider range, the advantages far outweigh the drawbacks of the system.

Clinical and academic significance

This can also be used by educational institutes for easy communication during interdisciplinary exchanges. Improvements need to be made yet to incorporate all the ailments known in dental discipline and make communication a comprehensive one.

How to cite this article

Reddy KS, Reddy RSK, Sudheer A, Reddy RV, Rao NV, Reddy PL. DiaTreat: A New Method of Communication for Better Diagnosis and Treatment of Dental Problems. J Contemp Dent Pract 2013;14(1):158-161.


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