The Potential of Blockchain Technology in Dental Healthcare: A Literature Review

【Author】 Mokhamed, Takua; Talib, Manar Abu; Moufti, Mohammad Adel; Abbas, Sohail; Khan, Faheem

【Source】SENSORS

【影响因子】3.847

【Abstract】Blockchain technology in the healthcare industry has potential to enable enhanced privacy, increased security, and an interoperable data record. Blockchain technology is being implemented in dental care systems to store and share medical information, improve insurance claims, and provide innovative dental data ledgers. Because the healthcare sector is a large and ever-growing industry, the use of blockchain technology would have many benefits. To improve dental care delivery, researchers advocate using blockchain technology and smart contracts due to their numerous advantages. In this research, we concentrate on blockchain-based dental care systems. In particular, we examine the current research literature, pinpoint issues with existing dental care systems, and consider how blockchain technology may be used to address these issues. Finally, the limitations of the proposed blockchain-based dental care systems are discussed which may be regarded as open issues.

【Keywords】blockchain; smart contract; dentistry; electronic dental records

【发表时间】2023 MAR

【收录时间】2023-04-20

【文献类型】综述

【主题类别】

区块链应用-实体经济-医疗领域