Exploring the potential of applications in teaching digital radiology in dentistry

a literary review

Authors

  • Ana Bárbara Cristo Cardoso Centro Universitário Newton Paiva
  • Laila França Alexandre Centro Universitário Newton Paiva https://orcid.org/0009-0005-0667-5687
  • Raphaela Joana de Paula Francisco Centro Universitário Newton Paiva
  • Roberto Márcio Rodrigues Vieira Centro Universitário Newton Paiva
  • Virna Aryane Resende Centro Universitário Newton Paiva
  • Bruno Cesar Ladeira Vidigal Centro Universitário Newton Paiva

Keywords:

digital radiology, teaching, dentistry, dental informatics, diagnostic techniques and procedures

Abstract

In the digital age in which we live, technology plays a fundamental role in several areas of education, including areas of health. That said, teaching digital radiology in dentistry, in particular, has been significantly improved by the integration of mobile applications and other digital tool. This work proposes, in detail, a systematic literature review to examine the growing use of applications in teaching digital imaging in dentistry, highlighting their benefits, challenges and future perspectives. It can be concluded that innovation and technology in teaching dental radiology have been crucial to improving the quality of professional training, facilitating learning and the practical application of knowledge, and, consequently, raising the standard of dental care provided to patients.

Author Biographies

Laila França Alexandre, Centro Universitário Newton Paiva

Graduanda no curso de Odontologia pelo Centro Universitário Newton Paiva.

Raphaela Joana de Paula Francisco, Centro Universitário Newton Paiva

Graduanda no curso de Odontologia pelo Centro Universitário Newton Paiva.

Roberto Márcio Rodrigues Vieira , Centro Universitário Newton Paiva

Graduando no curso de Odontologia pelo Centro Universitário Newton Paiva.

Virna Aryane Resende, Centro Universitário Newton Paiva

Graduanda no curso de Odontologia pelo Centro Universitário Newton Paiva.

Bruno Cesar Ladeira Vidigal , Centro Universitário Newton Paiva

Revisor, Professor de Odontologia na Faculdade Minas Gerais,  Cirurgião dentista, Doutor em Odontologia pela PUC Minas (2017), Mestre em Clínicas Odontológica ênfase em Radiologia (2014) pela Pontifícia Universidade Católica de Minas Gerais (PUC Minas), Bolsista CAPES. Especialização nas áreas de Odontopediatria, Radiologia Odontológica, Gestão Pública em Serviço de Saúde . Graduação em Odontologia pela PUC Minas (2007). Ex-Bolsista de Iniciação Científica FAPEMIG/PUC Minas. Tem experiência na área de Odontologia, com ênfase em Odontopediatria e Radiologia Odontológica.

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Published

2026-09-03