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The future of digital imaging in dentistry
1Department of Oral Health Science, University of Kentucky College of Dentistry, Lexington, USA.
Dental Clinics of North America
|March 31, 2000
Summary
Digital radiographic imaging in dentistry is now mature, refuting previous concerns about cost and training. Dentists should prepare for the inevitable shift to digital imaging systems due to external business factors.
Area of Science:
- Dentistry
- Radiology
- Medical Imaging Technology
Background:
- Conventional film-based radiographic systems have been the standard in dental practices.
- Several factors, including cost, sensor technology, data storage, and training, were previously cited as barriers to digital adoption.
- The dental industry has seen significant advancements in digital radiographic imaging technology.
Purpose of the Study:
- To outline external factors influencing the adoption of digital radiographic imaging in dental practices.
- To address and refute common reasons dentists cite for maintaining conventional film-based systems.
- To highlight the inevitable transition towards digital imaging in dentistry.
Main Methods:
- Review of current digital radiographic imaging technologies in dentistry.
- Analysis of previously cited barriers to digital adoption (cost, sensors, storage, training).
- Identification and discussion of external business factors impacting imaging system choices.
Main Results:
- Concerns regarding cost, sensor quality, data storage, and training for digital systems have been largely overcome.
- External business and technological factors are driving the adoption of digital radiography.
- The transition from film-based to digital imaging is becoming unavoidable for dental practices.
Conclusions:
- Digital radiographic imaging systems are a mature and viable technology for modern dental practices.
- Dentists need to consider external influences that necessitate the adoption of digital imaging.
- The evidence strongly supports the inevitable and widespread adoption of digital imaging systems in dentistry.
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