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Oral presentation is one of the most desirable soft-skills of university graduates. One proven way to train oral presentation is to put students through authentic presentation sessions and facilitate them to improve through feedbacks from their peers, teachers, and self-observation. However, such authentic situations with real audience and genuine high-stakes objectives are not frequent due to the difficulty to holding one. This paper presents a self-regulated mobile learning approach of training oral presentation. A mobile application with feedback functions will allow presenters to practice certain elements of effective presentation that do not require authentic training. A mobile application called PresentMate was developed for the evaluation of this approach. The mobile application can provide instant or delayed feedback on timing, body motion, and voice level to the user. The user can practice at any place and at any time to improve presentation skills based on consideration of the feedback. A preliminary survey indicated that this approach is viable and a number of suggestions on enhancing the design are given in the paper.

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Principal questions and answers earnings release for fy2005 (ended mar. 31, 2006).

Announced on April 28, 2006

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Equipment sales

Q1 how much was the cost of equipment for fy2005 also, give us your projections for fy2006.

A1 The cost of equipment for FY2005 was 1,113.5 billion yen, which was almost in line with our forecast. The cost of equipment for FY2006 is expected to increase more than results of previous fiscal year.

Q2 It seems that distributor comission is expected to decrease this fiscal year. How do you hold down the distributor comission?

A2 We would like to avoid a constant increase in distributor commissions, and instead control it by varying the amount of commissions, for example, depending on the timing such as before and after the introduction of number portability. Going forward, we plan to reduce handset procurement costs by reviewing the procurement method and sharing R&D expenses with the manufacturers, and cut our operating expenses by actively introducing less expensive models, e.g., the SIMPURE series.

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A3 The number of handsets to be sold this fiscal year is expected to increase more than the previous fiscal year.

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A4 We aim to reduce our overall expenses through a more efficient use of commissions, e.g., by targeting specific segments in sales. Also, the expenses for FY2005 grew higher than usual because of extraordinary events like the "50 million subscriber campaign" etc.

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*For more details concerning HSDPA service, please see "HSDPA Presentation Material" below.

Pricing plan

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A6 We may see some volatility in our share of net additions for some period after the introduction of number portability, but we would like to decide on prices from a long-term perspective without being influenced by such short-term impacts.

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A8 As we described in the "DoCoMo Report", our survey results shows that approximately 30% of the 12 million compatible handset users are actually using the "Osaifu-Keitai" (mobile phones with wallet functions) services. The number of installed reader/writer machines reached approximately 70,000, and we plan to complete the installations of approximately 150,000 reader/writer machines compatible with our "iD" service by the end of this fiscal year. We believe the uptake of this service will gain further momentum in the future, because the requests from merchants for installation of reader/writer are increasing.

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A12 We plan to deploy music and visual content services leveraging the high data speeds of HSDPA. Further details will be explained when we unveil our new handset models in May 2006.

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A14 No, they are not included.

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Use of digital strategies in the diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma: a scoping review

Telediagnosis uses information and communication technologies to support diagnosis, shortening geographical distances. It helps make decisions about various oral lesions. The objective of this scoping review was to map the existing literature on digital strategies to assist in the diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma. this review was structured based on the 5-stage methodology proposed by Arksey and O’Malley, the Joanna Briggs Institute Manual for Evidence Synthesis and followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for scoping reviews. The methods were registered on the Open Science Framework. The research question was: What digital strategies have been used to assist in the diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma? The search was conducted on PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and ScienceDirect. Inclusion criteria comprised studies on telediagnosis, teleconsultation or teleconsultation mediated by a professional and studies in English, without date restrictions. The search conducted in June 2023 yielded 1,798 articles, from which 16 studies were included. Telediagnosis was reported in nine studies, involving data screening through applications, clinical images from digital cameras, mobile phones or artificial intelligence. Histopathological images were reported in four studies. Both, telediagnosis and teleconsultation, were mentioned in seven studies, utilizing images and information submission services to platforms, WhatsApp or applications. One study presented teleconsultations involving slides and another study introduced teleconsultation mediated by a professional. Digital strategies telediagnosis and teleconsultations enable the histopathological diagnosis of oral cancer through clinical or histopathological images. The higher the observed diagnostic agreement, the better the performance of the strategy.

Introduction

The availability of Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) and their overall accessibility have made the implementation of remote health services possible. This provides the conditions for responding to the contemporary challenges of universal healthcare systems, such as the overload on specialized services, the high volume of referrals, long waiting periods and the need for travel, combined with the shortage of specialized professionals. Telediagnosis (TD) and teleconsultation (TC) services help front-line professionals make decisions, manage patients and provide them with comprehensive care ( Ghai, 2020 ).

The TD utilizes ICTs to provide diagnostic support services across geographical and temporal distances, facilitating the exchange of files and images ( Ghai, 2020 ; Ali & El Ansari, 2022 ). The TC is a registered consultation conducted among healthcare workers, professionals, patients and managers in the healthcare field, utilizing bidirectional telecommunication instruments. It aims to clarify doubts regarding clinical procedures, healthcare actions, and work-related issues. The TC can occur both in real-time and off-line via messaging or emails ( Ghai, 2020 ; Caldarelli & Haddad, 2016 ; Paixão et al., 2018 ). In recent years, studies have been conducted to evaluate the potential of telehealth in the early diagnosis of potentially malignant or malignant oral lesions (OL), yielding promising results ( Flores et al., 2022 ; Uhrin et al., 2023 ).

Oral squamous cell carcinoma (OSCC), squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) of the mouth or oral cancer (OC) represents 90 to 95% of cases of malignant oral neoplasms ( Motta Rda et al., 2009 ; Chamoli et al., 2021 ). It is responsible for 30% of cancer-related deaths in low and middle-income countries ( Warnakulasuriya, 2009 ). Initially, the oral cavity is examined for observation of suspicious lesions. However, for the diagnosis of OSCC, histopathological analysis from a biopsy is necessary ( Chamoli et al., 2021 ).

Factors such as variable presentation patterns of lesions, professional uncertainty, and difficult access to specialized services, lead to delayed diagnosis resulting in an unfavorable long term prognosis ( Ergun et al., 2009 ; Warnakulasuriya et al., 1984 ). The objective of this study was to conduct a scoping review and include different research designs to map the existing literature on digital auxiliary strategies used to assist in the diagnosis of OSCC.

The structure of this scoping review was on the five methodological steps proposed by  Arksey & O’Malley (2005) : identification of the research question, identification of relevant studies, selection of studies, mapping and grouping of data, summarizing and reporting results. Additionally, it followed the Joanna Briggs Institute Manual for Evidence Synthesis and the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews checklist (PRISMA-ScR) ( Tricco et al., 2018 ). The methods were registered on the Open Science Framework ( osf.io/qweu8 ).

The research question was: “What digital strategies have been used to assist in the diagnosis of oral squamous cell carcinoma?” The search strategy was not restricted to a specific publication period. Electronic searches were independently conducted by two authors (R.T.N.S. and C.A.B.F.) across the following databases: PubMed/MEDLINE, Scopus, Web of Science, Embase, and ScienceDirect. All searches were conducted on 18 June 2023. The search strategies used to electronically search are shown in Table 1 . No filters were applied.

The same authors conducted a manual search in Telemedicine, Oral Pathology and Public Health journals, including PeerJ, The Journal of the American Dental Association, Telemedicine and e-Health, Oral Diseases, Scientific Reports, British Journal of Cancer, International Journal of Cancer and Frontiers in Public Health.

Inclusion criteria comprised of articles on digital strategies, specifically TD, TC—synchronous or asynchronous—or Teleconsultation Mediated by a Professional (TCMP) in the diagnosis of OSCC. For this study, the Population, Concept, and Context (PCC) framework was utilized: Population—patients with OSCC; Concept—Diagnosis; Context—digital strategies. Exclusion criteria included review articles, letters, conference abstracts and editorials, as well as studies addressing direct TC between professionals and patients, telemanagement and teleducation.

The study selection followed the Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses extension for Scoping Reviews (PRISMA-ScR) ( Tricco et al., 2018 ): two authors (R.T.N.S. and C.A.B.F.) independently reviewed titles and abstracts of all identified references, applying eligibility criteria (blinded process). Disagreements were resolved through discussions with a third author (A.P.V.S.). The Rayyan software was employed.

The variables collected from the studies included: author(s), year of publication, country, study design, service nomenclature, strategy, tools, validation method in the detection of OSCC and whether agreement between assessments was performed. After mapping the relevant information from the studies, a basic numerical analysis was conducted to assess the extent, nature, and distribution of the studies included in the review (flowchart and infographic figures). Individualized result tables were formulated for the included studies, highlighting data related to their characteristics. The results were categorized into themes corresponding to the study findings.

The electronic search in June 2023 yielded 1,798 articles across the consulted databases, as depicted in the flowchart ( Fig. 1 ). In total, 16 studies were included in this review: five cross-sectional, five retrospective cross-sectional, two prospective cross-sectional, one screening intervention and three retrospective cohorts. The compiled results take into account that all selected studies involved remote identification and histopathological examination of OSCC. These are qualitatively summarized in Table 2 and quantitatively presented in Table 3 .

Figure 1: Screening and enrollment PRISMA-ScR flow diagram showing selection of articles for scoping review.

Telediagnosis.

Teleconsultation

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Asynchronous Teleconsultation

Teleconsultation Mediated by a Professional

Digital Method

Conventional Method

Oral Squamous Cell Carcinoma

TD was reported in nine studies ( Bhatt et al., 2018 ; Czerninski, Netanel & Basile, 2022 ; Torres-Pereira et al., 2013 ; Petruzzi & De Benedittis, 2016 ; Birur et al., 2022 ; Tanveer & Garg, 2021 ; Garg, Tanveer & Gaur, 2019 ; Skandarajah et al., 2017 ; Sunny et al., 2019 ). The tools employed included data screening in prototype applications, such as prototypes for SIM called Mobile Health or mHealth ( Bhatt et al., 2018 ), clinical images captured by digital cameras ( Czerninski, Netanel & Basile, 2022 ; Torres-Pereira et al., 2013 ), mobile phones ( Petruzzi & De Benedittis, 2016 ) or Artificial Intelligence (AI), through cellphones and probe integrated with mobile and cloud platforms ( Birur et al., 2022 ). The exchange of histopathological images via ICTs was also featured in four studies ( Tanveer & Garg, 2021 ; Garg, Tanveer & Gaur, 2019 ; Skandarajah et al., 2017 ; Sunny et al., 2019 ).

TD associated with TC was reported in seven studies, involving services for sending images and information to platforms, such as cloud-based platform by e-mail ( Flores et al., 2022 ; Carrard et al., 2018 ) and cloud platform—Dropbox ( Fonseca et al., 2021 ) cross-platform instant messaging called WhatsApp ( Tamba et al., 2021 ) or applications, such as Remote Oral Cancer Surveillance Program based on mobile phone ( Birur et al., 2015 ). One study presented TC involving slides ( Araújo et al., 2021 ), and another study introduced professional-mediated TC ( Perdoncini et al., 2021 ).

Regarding the agreement observed in the histopathological diagnosis, optimal performance was found when images captured by mobile phones ( Flores et al., 2022 ; Fonseca et al., 2021 ) or digitized slides ( Araújo et al., 2021 ) were sent to a platform or by e-mail for specialists assessment.

Figure 2 presents an infographic representing the strategies with their respective nomenclatures. Figure 3 illustrates the tools for the diagnosis of OSCC. Figure 4 maps the countries most interested in the topic.

Figure 2: Infographic figure of the nomenclatures associated with auxiliary digital strategies used to assist in the diagnosis of OSCC.

Figure 3: Infographic figure of digital tools in OSCC diagnosis.

Figure 4: Infographic figure representing the countries most interested in the topic.

Data screening.

A prototype for SIM, configured to support data collection forms carried out by community health workers (CHWs), tracked 8,516 patients. Of these, 5% ( n  = 490) underwent biopsies and were diagnosed with OSCC ( Bhatt et al., 2018 ).

Clinical images

Two studies ( Czerninski, Netanel & Basile, 2022 ; Torres-Pereira et al., 2013 ) presented images of OL captured by a digital camera. The images were sent via e-mail to oral medicine specialists ( Czerninski, Netanel & Basile, 2022 ; Torres-Pereira et al., 2013 ) and dental students ( Czerninski, Netanel & Basile, 2022 ). The results of the assessment of malignant images of OSCC showed, on average, only 1.2% (± SD1.3) cancer images were correctly recognized ( Czerninski, Netanel & Basile, 2022 ). Meanwhile,  Torres-Pereira et al. (2013) sent case images to two different teleconsultants, who recorded two diagnostic hypotheses. All of them were correct for OSCC.

Images were also captured on cell phones by dental professionals and sent via WhatsApp to two teleconsultants. All cases with suspected carcinoma were confirmed after biopsy ( Petruzzi & De Benedittis, 2016 ). Similarly, AI assessed images through an artificial neural network device, integrated with mobile phones and cloud for evaluation by remote specialists. The results showed that out of 752 assessed by on-site experts, 61 were diagnosed as OSCC or carcinoma in situ . Remote experts demonstrated, when compared to the local expert, a concordance of 0.79 (CI [0.75–0.844]) for OSCC ( Birur et al., 2022 ). Regarding the concordance between the remote clinical impression and the final histological diagnosis, the related statistics were presented in two articles, summarized in Table 3  ( Torres-Pereira et al., 2013 ; Fonseca et al., 2021 ).

Histopathological images

Four studies reported the use of digitized histopathological images ( Tanveer & Garg, 2021 ; Garg, Tanveer & Gaur, 2019 ; Skandarajah et al., 2017 ; Sunny et al., 2019 ). Two presented digitized slides through mobile phones:   Tanveer & Garg (2021) photographed 62 slides of OSCC from a microscope eyepiece and sent them via Google Drive. The images were transferred to the same pathologist. All cases of OSCC were correctly diagnosed (62/62). ( Garg, Tanveer & Gaur, 2019 ) photographed 58 slides of OSCC and sent the images via WhatsApp to a pathologist who was unaware of the cases, and he responded by sending the diagnosis. The concordance rate for OSCC was 96.6% (56/58).

Skandarajah et al. (2017) and  Sunny et al. (2019) also digitized cytological slides using a tablet-iPad, a mobile microscope called “CellScope”, and sent them via a web server ( Skandarajah et al., 2017 ).  Skandarajah et al. (2017) evaluated a total of 19 images of OSCC, with substantial agreement of 0.695.

In addition to using the mobile microscope,  Sunny et al. (2019) also performed a combination with the Convolutional Neural Network (CNN) and the model of risk stratification based on Artificial Neural Network (ANN). In this case, in 38 neoplastic cases, 92% ( n  = 35) were diagnosed by both pathologists through direct microscopy and telecytology and showed good sensitivity and specificity when compared to histopathology, demonstrating an substantial agreement of 0.67–0.72.

Telediagnosis associated with teleconsultation

The TD associated with TC, was reported in five studies ( Carrard et al., 2018 ; Fonseca et al., 2021 ; Tamba et al., 2021 ; Birur et al., 2015 ; Araújo et al., 2021 ). Two of them presented the use of the EstomatoNet service. The clinical information and photographs of oral lesions were sent through a cloud-based platform, and specialized teleconsultants received the data, provided a diagnostic hypothesis, and recommended a course of action.  Carrard et al. (2018) diagnosed OSCC in 8.5% of cases ( n  = 22), and  Flores et al. (2022) in 10% of cases ( n  = 10).

The agreement between face-to-face consultations and TD was 72.2% and 95%, respectively. In the study by  Fonseca et al. (2021) remote analysis of OL was carried out using a Dropbox folder containing clinical information and photographs of the lesions. These were sent to three assessors for one or two diagnostic hypotheses for each case. The assessors also sent referral decisions, requests for additional tests, diagnostic difficulties and image quality. For the OSCC case ( n  = 1), the diagnostic hypothesis was similar for all the assessors, whereas for the other OL’s, the agreement was almost perfect (0.817–0.903).

  Tamba et al. (2021) conducted communications between healthcare and dental professionals and specialists through WhatsApp. Data was collected using data collection forms. The means for these information exchanges included text, radiographs, photographs, audio (voice messages), and video. One hundred and fifty communications were included, with 35% of the tumors being malignant, including OSCC.

Birur et al. (2015) employed a mobile health (mHealth) system based on a mobile App to input and store patient demographic data, risk factors, and symptoms. This screening was conducted by CHWs and dentists. Out of 129 patients referred for biopsy, 6 had malignant lesions, showing 100% agreement with the specialist.

Regarding TCMP, this was reported in one study ( Perdoncini et al., 2021 ), involving patients with OL referred for specialized care. They were initially assessed in person by a general practitioner who obtained photographs of the lesions with a smartphone. The images were sent through a mobile App to an oral medicine specialist, followed by a video call. After interviewing the patient, the specialist formulated a diagnostic hypothesis and provided suggestions for case management. A second specialist, blinded to the initial assessment, personally evaluated the OL and defined a diagnosis. The hypothesis for the case of OSCC ( n  = 1) was the same for both TC and the clinical examination among the evaluators.

In addition to TD, Araújo et al. (2021) introduced remote reporting of slides associated with TC through an online meeting via Google Meet. This involved the discussion of cases to validate the remote diagnosis. The intra-observer agreement between the digital method (DM) and the conventional method (CM) was considered nearly perfect (0.85–0.98).

Despite emerging scientific evidence, there is still a gap in the knowledge of digital communication strategies between professionals about OLs. These barriers become potential within the theme of OSCC. It is crucial to understand these services and the facilitators in this diagnostic process. This review mapped the literature and included studies on OSCC diagnosis and the use of ICTs. The findings included both cases of clinical images that led to a histopathological report and slide scanning that confirmed the diagnosis. The scope of the study highlights its clinical relevance.

Digital strategies in dentistry have proved very useful. Most of the time, OLs are evident and can be captured in form of photographic documentation ( Maret et al., 2020 ). In a multicenter study conducted by  Flores et al. (2022) , the agreement among examiners was κ  = 0.95, indicating almost perfect concordance. These results show the excellent performance of TD associated with TC ( Flores et al., 2022 ; Fonseca et al., 2021 ). Best results are achieved when the oral images captured by a mobile phone are sent to a cloud-based platform via email, making remote support a promising alternative to in-person consultations ( Fonseca et al., 2021 ).

Similarly, the Brazilian study by  Tamba et al. (2021) evaluated the reliability between requesting dentists and specialists in TD through image analysis provided by specialized teleconsultants on a cloud-based platform called TelessaúdeRS. The agreement between the requester and the teleconsultant’s opinion was 72.2% (96 cases out of the total 131 cases). Their findings supported the feasibility of using telemedicine in primary oral health care to assist in decision-making at the primary care level.

Current evidence ( Conceição et al., 2010 ; Araújo et al., 2018 ; Goacher et al., 2017 ) indicates that images of whole slides are suitable for histopathological diagnosis with performance comparable to light microscopy in various subspecialties of human pathology, including head and neck pathology. The present study evinces that TD is a valuable tool in the interpretation of histopathological slides.  Araújo et al. (2021) , through a cross-sectional study, sought to validate the remote evaluation of whole histopathological slides and obtained a κ ranging from 0.85 to 0.98, with a 95% confidence interval ranging from 0.81 to 1.

Garg, Tanveer & Gaur (2019) , in their study conducted in 2019, aimed to assess the utility of transferring WhatsApp images in the histopathological diagnosis of common OL. They observed that a significant limitation of this tool is the reduction in file size and, consequently, image quality. While WhatsApp offers the advantage of transferring a large number of files in a short time, the authors emphasize that prioritizing faster transmission at the expense of lower image quality has a negative impact on case interpretation. The authors suggest Google Drive as an alternative for sharing images for interpretation.

Corroborating the findings of  Garg, Tanveer & Gaur (2019) , a study conducted by  Tanveer & Garg (2021) aimed to evaluate the intra-observer agreement of telepathological diagnosis of OL using a new configuration associated with conventional microscopy diagnosis. The study found that Google Drive is a valuable tool for image transfer. The authors highlight its advantages, such as sharing images with large dimensions, high quality, and the ability to view and enlarge them on high-resolution computers and televisions. Similarly,  Skandarajah et al. (2017) observed that cloud storage of images provides file quality maintenance, sharing among evaluators, and remote analysis of cases by pathologists.

The studies on histopathological images included in the sample of the study ( Tanveer & Garg, 2021 ; Garg, Tanveer & Gaur, 2019 ; Skandarajah et al., 2017 ; Sunny et al., 2019 ; Araújo et al., 2021 ) showed consistent results in TD and TC. They indicate that digital pathology can also be a useful tool for remote discussion of cases, consultation and opinion of other specialists, planning patient management and sharing with students. Thus, it represents an alternative and reliable diagnostic method ( Araújo et al., 2021 ).

Two studies ( Czerninski, Netanel & Basile, 2022 ; Torres-Pereira et al., 2013 ) presented TD based on images of OL captured by a digital camera. The images were sent via e-mail through a link to oral medicine specialists ( Czerninski, Netanel & Basile, 2022 ; Torres-Pereira et al., 2013 ) and dental students ( Czerninski, Netanel & Basile, 2022 ) for evaluation and response to a questionnaire about the diagnosis. The results of the assessment of the images of OL were better among clinicians when compared to the students. In order to verify the difference between the evaluation of oral medicine specialists and dental students, we highlight the question of why dental students, who are not specialists in oral medicine or oral diagnosis, were included in the study to provide an opinion on the diagnosis of OL. The authors infer they aimed to enable the analysis of the effects of other factors, such as experience and interest in oral pathology, in the evaluation ( Czerninski, Netanel & Basile, 2022 ). Still, the results highlight that the higher rate of diagnostic accuracy is a reflection of the professional exercise of the specialists ( Czerninski, Netanel & Basile, 2022 ).

Regarding the importance of the visual resource used for evaluation, the irregularity of the lesion resulted in a correct diagnosis, while incorrect responses were related to changes in color. This demonstrates that the use of clinical images as part of the diagnostic process provides good results, although it may be necessary to increase clinical experience for both graduates and undergraduates to improve diagnostic accuracy ( Czerninski, Netanel & Basile, 2022 ).

In addition to the aforementioned, one study aimed to assess the clinical utility/effectiveness of a telecytology system combined with a risk stratification model based on ANN as an alternative TD method, aiming for the early detection of malignant lesions ( Sunny et al., 2019 ). With the use of ANN, it was observed that each cell took approximately one second to be classified, and on average, 3 min to categorize all cells from a patient, showing an accuracy of 90% in delineating OSCC. Therefore, this method increased the overall system accuracy by 30% when compared to the in-person method ( Sunny et al., 2019 ).

The diagnosis of OC through digital strategies and tools is an innovative and essential approach that enables early diagnosis and effective treatment of this disease. The publication of studies in this area has been a priority in various countries. India has emerged as a leader in our results. Brazil also stands out in this scenario, demonstrating an interest in applying these strategies to improve access to early diagnosis of OSCC, which is particularly relevant due to its vast territory and accessibility challenges. Although with a smaller number of publications from Senegal, Italy, and Israel, it is understood that these countries recognize the importance of the topic and are researching its benefits and applications.

Despite the very promising evidence, it is crucial to consider the different socio-economic realities of the regions where these strategies are possible to be implemented. From the perspective of the Asian continent,  Anand et al. (2022) points out that a significant portion of the population suffers from oral submucous fibrosis—a disorder with malignant transformation potential—that can manifest as OSCC concurrently. However, the lack of access to technologies, coupled with poor or nonexistent training for healthcare professionals regarding photographic registration protocols, may lead to underdiagnosis. These limitations must be taken into account. Therefore, the planning of the implementation of these services should be meticulous.

An important factor to consider in the studies evaluated is that there is no mention or discussion over the legal and ethical aspects of identity privacy and their personal data in the teleconsultations. The majority of the studies included were conducted in public hospitals and universities. Thus, considering their role and contribution to public health systems, it is suggested that these services have their own terms and conditions to this end. The confidentiality of the registered data of the services analyzed is necessary to safeguard the privacy of the patients. Due to the potential risk regarding licensing, jurisdiction, and bad practice, the patients should be properly clarified, being conscious of the inherent risk of inadequate diagnosis or treatment due to technological limitations ( Deshpande et al., 2021 ).

Authors need to assume that the search was carried out by authors at different postgraduate levels—Master’s and PhD students—as limitations of the review process used. This may cause divergences in the selection of studies even if a third reviewer has evaluated it.

Conclusions

Both TD and TC are emerging as alternative and complementary means in the diagnosis and decision-making process regarding OSCC, showing agreement with existing gold standard techniques. The optimal performance of these strategies occurs when oral images captured by cellphones or digitized slides are sent and discussed by experts through a cloud-based platform. The TD proves to be a valuable option for remote pathological reports. The TC has a significant application in supporting frontline professionals in the presence of clinical OL.

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