According to the American Dental Association, Teledentistry is usually provided in four different ways:

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• Live video (synchronous): This involves live, two-way interaction between a patient and their dental health expert via video call.

• Store and forward (asynchronous): This involves the transfer of recorded health information like photographs, x-rays, and digital impressions to providers via a secured communication channel.

• Remote patient monitoring (RPM): This form of monitoring collects your personal dental health information at one location and securely transmits it electronically to a practitioner at another location, for use in future dental care.

• Mobile health (mHealth): This form of teledentistry uses mobile devices like smartphones, tablets, computers, and personal digital assistants to provide dental health education to the public.