Exclusive Article at EMRIndustry by Donna Jo
Introduction
Nowadays, everything has been made so easy and convenient thanks to technology. You can monitor your heart rate during your morning jogs using a smart band or watch. You can also monitor your home security from work using your smartphone. It seems that the possibilities of new technology are limitless. The dental industry has also gained from these new technologies. For example, there are manufacturers that use computer-aided designs (CADs) or computer-aided manufacturing (CAM) to create better dental prostheses for patients. The machines are more accurate in coming up with a design crowns and bridges that fit individual patients.
Modern Applications of Technology in the Dental Practice
- Digital Treatment Planning for Surgical Procedures
It is the protocol that before any type of surgery is done, there has to be a diagnostic step whereby the doctors decides on the type of the procedure. Second, there has to be a planning step that determines how the surgery is going to be done. And finally, there is the surgical step or the execution stage. Thanks to modern technology, there is a special manufacturing and planning software that allows the dentist to come up with a quick surgical guide and provisional prosthetics that can be inserted in the patient during the surgery.
- Bitewing X-Rays that use Artificial Intelligence (AI)
Even though dentists are trained to provide the best services for their patients, they can be affected by fatigue sometimes. This is why you should consider getting an AI-enabled bitewing radiograph. AI allows you to detect caries that you may have missed due to fatigue. It makes it easier for you to prepare the treatment plan since you already know where all the caries are.
- Consider Getting a Smart Scheduling Device and Software for your Dentist Office
Sometimes it can be quite hectic and expensive to book patient appointments especially if the people that seek your services are many. You may have to hire more employees to handle the extra workload. To avoid these costs, consider getting a smart scheduling software and device for the office. The system can allow patients to book appointments from anywhere using their smartphones. The system also ranks the appointments for easier service delivery.
- Communication Software
Most of the times, patients are likely to return to your office to seek clarification on some procedures. They may want clarification on how long it may take them to heal after a certain dental procedure. This may happen if the wound takes longer than usual to heal. So that you can avoid appointments for such cases, you can use smart communication software that allows the patient to ask you such questions directly using their smartphones.
- Tornado Dental Turbine
Your office should also have the latest high speed dental turbine for improved control and efficiency. This will allow you to carry out dental procedures, which require you to use the tool, much faster. The new turbines also have anti-heating technology that prevents unnecessary heat accumulation at the turbine’s head. As a result, it greatly improves patient safety.
- Numbing Gel
Some dental procedure may require you to use anesthesia. The traditional practice has always been to use injections to administer the anesthesia. Not all people love needles and as a modern dentist, you want your patients to feel comfortable and not be afraid to seek your services. If that’s the case, you should consider getting a numbing gel for your patients. Instead of injections, use the gel on the patients for procedures that could be a bit painful.
Conclusion
You should consider using the mentioned technologies and items for your dental office. These items lead to improved dental services and are likely to make your patients return. Furthermore, the technologies mentioned will give you a competitive advantage over other dental practices.
