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Applications of computer technology in dentistry.

G Soh1, S B Keng

  • 1Department of Preventive Dentistry, National University Hospital, Singapore.

Annals of the Academy of Medicine, Singapore
|September 1, 1990
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Computer technology enhances dental care, improving practice management, patient education, and diagnostics. Further applications in dental education and forensic dentistry offer significant future possibilities for the field.

Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Health Informatics
  • Computer Science

Background:

  • Industrial manufacturing advances improve dental care quality and productivity.
  • Computer technology's potential in dentistry remains underexplored compared to other technologies.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To examine computer applications used by dental professionals in patient care and education.
  • To identify benefits of current computer applications and explore future possibilities in dentistry.

Main Methods:

  • Review of existing computer applications in dental practice management.
  • Analysis of computer graphics for patient education and cosmetic simulations.
  • Exploration of Computer Assisted Instruction (CAI) and digital resources in dental education.
  • Examination of CAD-CAM technology for diagnostics and treatment planning.

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  • Assessment of computer applications in forensic dentistry for identification.

    • Main Results:

    • Computer applications significantly increase efficiency in practice management through automated appointments and data analysis.
    • Patient education is enhanced via computer graphics simulating cosmetic changes.
    • Dental education benefits from CAI programs, bibliographic databases, and electronic Continuing Dental Education (CDE).
    • CAD-CAM technology enables precise milling of dental restorations.
    • Forensic dentistry utilizes computer systems for identification and database matching.

    Conclusions:

    • Computer technology offers substantial benefits across various dental fields, from practice management to specialized areas like forensic dentistry.
    • Existing applications demonstrate increased productivity, enhanced patient engagement, and improved educational delivery.
    • Future potential exists for further integration of computer technology to advance dental diagnostics, treatment planning, and overall care quality.