Transcript Digital Doctors: Changing Technology in Dental Care

Digital Doctors:
Changing Technology
in Dental Care
By: Jessica Hoy
Digitization in an Office:
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Operating Systems
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Digital X-rays
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Digital Photos
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Digital Study Models (Casts)
Operating Systems
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The most important part of the office.
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Networked to every other employee, easy to
share information.
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See Brochure…
Operating Systems (Cont…)
The Most Valuable Aspects
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Order
Consistency
Information at a Glance
Competition is Driving Prices Down
Ease of Use
Consolidation of all Information, X-rays,
Models and Patient Notes
Orthodontic Operating Systems (Cont.)
Limitations
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Incapable of gathering certain information on
reports, customized data is limited
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Networking Problems
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Speed
Digital X-rays: How They Work
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Software Package
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Normal Radiation
Machine, Used With a
Digital Sensor
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Computer
Digital X-ray: Advantages
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Instant Results
No Developing, No
Developer Machines or
Chemicals
Easier Storage
Can be Enhanced
Easily Shared Through Email
Facilitates Patient
Understanding
Digital X-ray: Limitations
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Cost to Transfer From Film Type
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Cost of Training
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Difficulty of Use, When Learning
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Advantages Out Weigh the Disadvantages
Digital Photos:
How They Work
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Digital Camera
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Imaging Software
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Computer
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Printer
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Photo Paper
Digital Photos:
Advantages
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Ease of Use
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Storage
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Multiple Views at a Glance
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Time Saver
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Clarity
Digital Photos:
Limitations
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Cost of Software-monetary and memory
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Cost to Train – if only one or two people can
slow things down when busy
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Time to Upload, Crop and Print
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Computer Memory is Consumed
Digital Study Models: How They Work
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Standard Impression
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Wax Bite
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Submit to Company
Digital Study Models: Advantages
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Ease of Use, and
Transfer
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Storage
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Patient Comprehension
Digital Study Models: Limitations
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Costs More
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Turn Around Time
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Nothing Physical, Technology Dependent
THEME
Ease of Use
Digital technology is making our lives easier.