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The computer bandwagon--has everyone else jumped on?

A M Corry1, W O Butler, R M Rosetta

  • 1University of Missouri-Kansas City School of Dentistry, USA.

Missouri Dental Journal (Jefferson City, Mo.)
|January 1, 1994
PubMed
Summary

A survey found that 64.4% of responding dentists in Kansas and Missouri use computers, primarily IBM-compatible systems. While computer adoption is growing, it lags behind technological advancements.

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Area of Science:

  • Dentistry
  • Health Informatics
  • Technology Adoption

Background:

  • The integration of computer technology into dental practices is evolving.
  • Understanding current computer usage among dentists is crucial for assessing technology adoption rates.

Purpose of the Study:

  • To determine the current computer usage among dentists in Kansas and Missouri.
  • To compare current computer adoption rates with previous surveys and technological advancements.

Main Methods:

  • A survey was mailed to 1,179 dentists in Kansas and Missouri.
  • 458 surveys were completed, yielding a response rate of 39%.

Main Results:

  • 64.4% of responding dentists reported having a computer in their home or office.
  • Among dentists with computers, 73% used IBM or IBM-compatible systems, 11.5% used Macintosh, and 15.5% used other types.
  • Comparison with a similar Indiana survey suggests increasing, but slower, computer adoption by dentists compared to technological progress.

Conclusions:

  • Computer usage among dentists is increasing.
  • The rate of computer adoption in dental practices is not keeping pace with rapid technological innovation.

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