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Incorporating Telehealth into Dental Practices for Patients with Complex Medical Conditions: A Pilot Study on Feasibility and Care Coordination

  • By

  • Shawn Adibi

  • Mahshid Mohajeri

  • Julian Nathaniel Holland

  • Elizabeth Scott Hamilton

  • Lorena Millan

  • Bonita A. Wynkoop

  • Chelsea J. Guy-Frank

  • Mary C. Farach-Carson

  • September 12, 2026

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    Patients with diabetes and hypertension are at increased risk for oral health complications, complicating dental care.

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    The Medically Integrated Oral Health Program (MIOHP) was established to provide telemedicine consultations for dental patients.

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    The study enrolled 20 participants, with 11 choosing telemedicine and 9 opting for conventional referrals for medical clearance.

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    Telemedicine consultations were conducted on-site using digital health technology, allowing for immediate medical assessments.

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    Participants were monitored for up to 12 months to evaluate retention, data completeness, and clinical outcomes.

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Integrating telemedicine into dental workflows for medically complex patients: An exploratory pilot feasibility and care coordination study

  • by Shawn Adibi, Mahshid Mohajeri, Julian Nathaniel Holland, Elizabeth Scott Hamilton, Lorena Millan, Bonita A. Wynkoop, Chelsea J. Guy-Frank, Mary C. Farach-Carson

  • September 12, 2026

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