Health care has changed dramatically by the union of computers and telecommunications. Implications for physicians and hospitals have already gained an extensive media attention, although relatively lesser information gained in terms of the impact of information technology on dentistry. Teledentistry is the use of telecommunications and information technology for dental care, education, consultation and public awareness. The present article reviews the basis, origin, scope, rationale and requirements for teledentistry, along with the illustration with the help of current evidence that exists in the literature of how the digital transformation will likely affect the dentists and their patients.