Contributions Of Dental Technicians, Laboratory Specialists, And Health Informatics To Care Quality And Patient Safety In University Hospitals: A Systematic Review

Abstract

Dental technicians play a critical role in ensuring the quality of dental prosthetics and patient safety in university hospital settings. This systematic review investigates the integrated contributions of dental technicians, laboratory specialists, and health informatics professionals to dental care quality and patient safety, emphasizing the importance of interdisciplinary collaboration. A comprehensive search of PubMed, Scopus, Web of Science, and Google Scholar identified 145 articles published between 2018 and 2024, of which 24 met predefined inclusion criteria. Results indicate that integrating these disciplines improves prosthetic accuracy, patient outcomes, laboratory efficiency, and overall safety. The findings highlight the need for ongoing professional development and interdisciplinary teamwork as key strategies to enhance quality in academic dental environments.