Current state of dental informatics in the field of health information systems: a scoping review.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Over the past 50 years, dental informatics has developed significantly in the field of health information systems. Accordingly, several studies have been conducted on standardized clinical coding systems, data capture, and clinical data reuse in dentistry.

Methods

Based on the definition of health information systems, the literature search was divided into three specific sub-searches: "standardized clinical coding systems," "data capture," and "reuse of routine patient care data." PubMed and Web of Science were searched for peer-reviewed articles. The review was conducted following the PRISMA-ScR protocol.

Results

A total of 44 articles were identified for inclusion in the review. Of these, 15 were related to "standardized clinical coding systems," 15 to "d

SUBMITTER: Benoit B 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9020044 | biostudies-literature | 2022 Apr

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature