Precision Dentistry and eHealth in Oral Healthcare

The increasing collection of health data coupled with continuous improvements in information processing and analysis have enabled precision medicine. Traditionally, dentistry has lagged behind medicine in the adoption and seamless integration of new technologies, so what is the status quo of precision dentistry and data science that can improve oral health outcomes? Big Data has played an essential role in the progression of medicine in the 21st century. Digital health data is collected specifically, in the context of examinations and treatments by healthcare providers, but also non-specifically through personal health apps, social media, and other devices. Due to the rapid progress in information technology, completely new approaches in dental medicine are feasible today. A key technology in the future of healthcare is artificial intelligence (AI) with the disruptive potential to influence all dental disciplines.The objective of this Research Topic is to provide an update on the current knowledge with state-of-the-art theory and practical information on precision dentistry and e-health data science in oral healthcare focusing on (1) telemedicine; (2) digital therapeutics; and (3) care navigation.Emphasis is placed on identifying future research needs to harness the power of data to improve oral health outcomes. So far, the continuous increase in digital health data has not resulted in dramatic improvements in diagnostic and treatment as we have not yet accomplished their ...