Are Chinese dentists ready for the computerization of dentistry? A population investigation of China's metropolises.
cross_sectional · Level IV
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Abstract
The authors studied current levels of computerization in dental clinics and the attitudes of dentists towards dental computerization in metropolises in China. A survey consisting of 22 questions was e-mailed or mailed to a random sample of 354 dentists. Of all respondents, 80.5% reported using a computer in their practice. The authors found that administrative tasks were the first to be computerized. A majority of respondents supported the statement that computerization is a benefit to patient care. The authors found that the computerization of dental clinics in Chinese metropolises is a few years behind that of western nations.
Medical subject headings
- Attitude of Health Personnel
- Attitude to Computers
- Dental Informatics
- Dentists