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Computer and Internet usage by Canadian dentists.

Carlos Flores-Mir1, Neal G Palmer, Herbert C Northcott

  • 1Faculty of Medicine and Dentistry, Department of dentistry, University of Alberta, Edmonton, Alberta. carlosflores@ualberta.ca

Journal (Canadian Dental Association)
|March 21, 2006
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Canadian dentists widely use computers for administrative tasks. Internet access is common, with Canadian dentists showing higher usage than the general public and American dentists.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Informatics
  • Health Services Research

Background:

  • Computer adoption in dental practices is increasing globally.
  • Understanding technology use among Canadian dentists is crucial for practice management and patient care.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the prevalence and application of computers in Canadian dental offices.
  • To assess Internet access and utilization within these practices.
  • To compare technology adoption by Canadian dentists against the general public and other dental professionals.

Main Methods:

  • An anonymous, mail-administered survey was distributed to a stratified random sample of 1,096 Canadian dentists.
  • Data were collected from 284 usable responses, representing a 28% response rate.
  • Descriptive analysis was employed to evaluate computer and Internet usage patterns.

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Main Results:

  • Ninety percent of responding Canadian dentists reported having a computer in their primary practice.
  • Computers were predominantly used for administrative functions (e.g., accounting, scheduling) rather than clinical applications.
  • Internet access was prevalent (74%), with a notable portion (37%) utilizing high-speed connections; security concerns were cited as a barrier to adoption.

Conclusions:

  • Computer utilization is high among Canadian dentists, though a small percentage of offices still lack this technology.
  • Canadian dentists demonstrate greater Internet usage compared to their American counterparts, private enterprises, and the general North American population.