Journal article
Perceptions of benefits, barriers, and educational strategies for digital dentistry in Southeast Asia: A multi-country cross-Sectional pilot survey
Community dental health
11/18/2025
DOI: 10.1177/0265539X251400878
PMID: 41252259
Abstract
This study assessed dental professionals' perceptions of the benefits, barriers, and educational strategies for digital dentistry in Southeast Asia, focusing on low- and middle-income nations.
A questionnaire assessing perceptions of digital dentistry was developed and distributed via a multi-country survey of dental professionals in Southeast Asian countries. The questionnaire explored the perceived benefits of digital technologies, barriers to adopting digital workflows, and preferred methods for digital dentistry education. The survey included five-point Likert scale items and multiple-choice questions. Responses were collected anonymously online and stratified by country and participant characteristics. Statistical analyses included the Kruskal-Wallis test, Mann-Whitney U tests (with Bonferroni correction), and regression analyses (α = 0.05).
Overall, 113 dentists from six Southeast Asian countries participated. Participants rated accuracy, productivity, and communication as key benefits. Most benefit ratings showed no significant cross-country differences except for profitability (
= .007). Clinical experience was positively associated with perceived communication benefits (
= .040). Cost was identified as the primary barrier to digital system adoption. Preferred educational methods included workshops, physical centers, and mentorships. A marginal association was observed between the country and likelihood of receiving on-site training (
= .065).
Although expectations for the clinical value of digital dentistry were high across Southeast Asia, economic and infrastructural challenges remain significant barriers to adoption. Tailored education strategies should be developed considering each country's context and practitioner needs.
Details
- Title: Subtitle
- Perceptions of benefits, barriers, and educational strategies for digital dentistry in Southeast Asia: A multi-country cross-Sectional pilot survey
- Creators
- Yoon-Jeong Shin - Kyungpook National UniversityMandakini Mohan - University of IowaMaung Maung Kyaw MoeJoseph Curtis - University of IowaChonghwa Kim - University of Iowa, Family DentistryWoosung Sohn - The University of SydneyDu-Hyeong Lee - University of Iowa
- Resource Type
- Journal article
- Publication Details
- Community dental health
- DOI
- 10.1177/0265539X251400878
- PMID
- 41252259
- NLM abbreviation
- Community Dent Health
- ISSN
- 0265-539X
- eISSN
- 2515-1746
- Publisher
- Sage
- Language
- English
- Electronic publication date
- 11/18/2025
- Academic Unit
- Prosthodontics; Family Dentistry
- Record Identifier
- 9985033761802771
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