Leveraging Digital Innovations for Universal Oral Health Coverage: Evaluation of a Teledentistry Programme among Indonesian adults.

ABSTRACT:

Background

As the global burden of oral diseases rises, cost-effective solutions are needed to overcome accessibility barriers in oral healthcare. In Indonesia, geographical challenges further limit access to dental services. Teledentistry has emerged as a promising intervention to bridge these gaps by enhancing access to professional guidance and promoting better oral hygiene practices. This paper evaluates a Teledentistry initiative that aims to support progress towards achieving Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for oral health.

Methods

This mixed-methods study evaluated the effectiveness of Unilever Oral Care's Teledentistry initiative (the Tanya Pepsodent "Talk to a Dentist" programme) rolled out in Indonesia. The quantitative component compared oral health outcomes betwe

SUBMITTER: Mathur MR 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12492928 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature