Teledentistry COVID-19 Archive | Page 11

Important points

• Patients should wash their hands before and after and avoid touching surfaces after washing hands and after completing the exam

• A good light source is crucial

• Some areas will be very difficult to evaluate – Linguals of maxillary and mandibular anteriors – Maxillary occlusal

• Patient should maximize their window from which they are viewing the video conference to best see the images

• Ideally need to use some program that allows for screen sharing – Alternatively , email the guidance to the patient ahead of time