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Breaking Down Barriers and Paving the Way for Blockchain Adoption in Dentistry

Blockchain technology can potentially transform the dentistry sector by facilitating safe communication between dental practitioners and offering secure and efficient administration of patient information. Nevertheless, using this technology in dentistry confronts various barriers, including regulat...

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Detalles Bibliográficos
Autores principales: Allana, Raheel, Allana, Asad, Mahdi, Syed Sarosh
Formato: Online Artículo Texto
Lenguaje:English
Publicado: Cureus 2023
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Acceso en línea:https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10276185/
https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pubmed/37332444
http://dx.doi.org/10.7759/cureus.39166
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Sumario:Blockchain technology can potentially transform the dentistry sector by facilitating safe communication between dental practitioners and offering secure and efficient administration of patient information. Nevertheless, using this technology in dentistry confronts various barriers, including regulatory and legal obstacles, a lack of technical skills, and a lack of standardization. To overcome these challenges, dental practitioners, industry stakeholders, and regulators must work together to develop a legislative framework that encourages the use of blockchain technology in dentistry. Moreover, education and training programs must equip dental practitioners with the skills and expertise to properly incorporate and use blockchain technology. The use of blockchain technology in dentistry has the potential to greatly improve patient outcomes while also increasing the efficiency and security of the dental business.