Cybersecurity threats and preparedness: Implications for dental schools

Romesh P. Nalliah; Suvesha Praveen; Trishul V. Allareddy; Praveenkumar Gajendrareddy; Min Kyeong Lee; Maysaa Oubaidin; Veerasathpurush Allareddy

doi:10.1002/jdd.13758

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Cybersecurity threats and preparedness: Implications for dental schools

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Cybersecurity threats and preparedness: Implications for dental schools

Romesh P. Nalliah, Suvesha Praveen, Trishul V. Allareddy, Praveenkumar Gajendrareddy, Min Kyeong Lee, Maysaa Oubaidin and Veerasathpurush Allareddy

Journal of dental education, Vol.89(4), pp.523-528

04/2025

DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13758

PMCID: PMC12004344

PMID: 39462829

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Abstract Background Cybersecurity threats are a growing concern in healthcare, where digital systems now underpin patient care, financial management, and educational operations. A cybersecurity breach in a Dental school environment can have widespread consequences to the mission of the school—patient care, research, education and service. For dental school administrators, these risks highlight the necessity of robust cybersecurity measures. For student learners, the impact may include interruptions to their education. For patients, it could mean compromised personal data and reduced access to clinical care. Results & Conclusion While many sectors have responded to increasing cyber threats by enhancing their defenses, healthcare and dental schools, often lag in implementing necessary protections. This emphasizes the need for proactive measures, such as regular system audits, advanced encryption methods, and ongoing cybersecurity training for administrators and students alike, to mitigate future risks and safeguard institutional integrity.

behavioral sciences

cost

dental care access

dental faculty

economics of dental education

Education

ethics

faculty

health care access

health care systems

patient affairs

patient care management

patient safety

professional interest

professional responsibility

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Title: Subtitle: Cybersecurity threats and preparedness: Implications for dental schools
Creators: Romesh P. Nalliah - University of Michigan
Suvesha Praveen - University of Illinois Chicago
Trishul V. Allareddy - University of Iowa
Praveenkumar Gajendrareddy - University of Illinois Chicago
Min Kyeong Lee - University of Illinois Chicago
Maysaa Oubaidin - University of Illinois Chicago
Veerasathpurush Allareddy - University of Illinois Chicago
Resource Type: Journal article
Publication Details: Journal of dental education, Vol.89(4), pp.523-528
DOI: 10.1002/jdd.13758
PMID: 39462829
PMCID: PMC12004344
NLM abbreviation: J Dent Educ
ISSN: 0022-0337
eISSN: 1930-7837
Publisher: WILEY
Language: English
Electronic publication date: 10/27/2024
Date published: 04/2025
Academic Unit: Radiology; Oral Pathology, Radiology and Medicine
Record Identifier: 9984740860202771

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