Digital telemedicine technologies in healthcare: impact on professional development, practice integration and data security

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The article provides a detailed examination of the current role of digital health technologies (DHTs) in modern healthcare. Special attention is given to their impact on professional development of specialists, opportunities for integration into practice, and key issues related to patient data security. The benefits that DHTs can bring to the daily practice of dentists are analyzed, as well as the potential risks and challenges associated with their use. The article offers recommendations for the effective use of digital technologies, ensuring confidentiality and security of patient data, and emphasizes the importance of continuous education for professionals in the era of digitalization.

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G. S. Brudyan

Voskresensk Dental Polyclinic

Author for correspondence.
Email: dr-brudyan@mail.ru
ORCID iD: 0009-0009-9434-8537
Russian Federation, Voskresensk

P. V. Seliverstov

S.M. Kirov Military Medical Academy

Email: dr-brudyan@mail.ru

Candidate of Medical Sciences, Associate Professor

Russian Federation, Saint Petersburg

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