O uso da tecnologia digital no prontuário odontológico

Abstract

Introduction:The technological advancement in health care is evident, and in odontology, it is diverse. The electronic file is a legal document and, like in other fields, it has been influenced by digital technology. That being said, the outcomes resulting from this interference need to be analyzed. Goals: Identify the implications of using digital technology in odontological reports. Methodology: Bibliographical research on the type of narrative and the usage of the descriptors: "Electronic Health Records" and "Technology, Dental" in the LILACS database system, PubMed, Google Scholar, and Scielo, in all languages related to the subject in the last 5 years. Results: Two thousand three hundred eighty scientific productions were found, of which 12 met the requirements, proposed filters, and actually addressed the required topic of the research. Conclusion: Aspects such as guidance in clinical conduct and collaboration among professionals from many fields emerged as some of the main benefits, followed by the reduction of physical space and practical usage compared to physical odontological records. However, it is important to emphasize that, for these benefits to be optimized, team training and the use of available equipment are essential. Furthermore, studies to evaluate the long-term use of electronic odontological records by dental surgeons are necessary.