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Computer use in private dental practice in Australia, 1991

A Y Hou1, P D Barnard

  • 1Department of Preventive Dentistry, University of Sydney.

Australian Dental Journal
|June 1, 1993
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Computer adoption in Australian dental practices has surged to 37%, with accounting and patient billing as primary uses. Many dentists recognize the need for further computer education and plan future integration.

Area of Science:

  • Dental Informatics
  • Health Information Technology
  • Practice Management

Background:

  • The 1983/84 Australian Dental Association survey indicated only 9% of practices used computers.
  • Current technology adoption rates in private dental practices require updated investigation.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To assess the current prevalence and applications of computer use in Australian private dental practices.
  • To identify factors influencing computer adoption and future trends in dental practice technology.

Main Methods:

  • A mail questionnaire was sent to a 1:3 sample of Australian Dental Association members in private practice (n=1931).
  • Response rate was 70%.

Main Results:

  • 37% of practices utilize computers, a significant increase from 9% in 1983/84.

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  • Key applications include accounting (84%), patient billing (80%), word processing (79%), and patient recall (61%).
  • Larger practices are more likely to adopt computers, with secretary/receptionists as principal users.

    • Conclusions:

    • Computer adoption in Australian dental practices has grown substantially.
    • Service and software quality are critical for system selection.
    • A significant demand for continuing computer education exists among both users and non-users.