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Digital Dentistry Makes a Education About Digital Dentistry INTRODUCTION As in all healthcare fields, patient care in dentistry is being transformed by digital technology. From intraoral scanners and 3D imaging systems, to computer-aided design and treatment planning software, to practice management systems for elevated patient care and communications, digital dentistry is helping make dental care more comfortable, precise and pain-free to create more smiles all around. Even with all of the ways advanced dental technology is improving patient care, no global benchmark existed to assess patient...

Doctors must recognize the important role technology plays in the lives of their patients, and dental care is no exception. Patients have come to expect more advanced technology, and doctors’ use of technology influences patients’ perceptions of them, so much so that it can even impact patient attraction and retention. Technology is improving the patient experience, with almost all patients who have exposure to more advanced technology agreeing that they get better care. Yet, not much time during the appointment is spent educating patients on the technology that is being used. The result is that...

Patients Wil Chase Dental Tech DIGITAL DENTISTRY MAKES A DIFFERENCE Oral healthcare practices are finding that incorporating advanced technology is essential to meet patient expectations and maintain satisfaction and loyalty. Patients are accustomed to advanced technology in everything from their phones to their cars to their healthcare, and they aren’t shy about sharing how it impacts their preferences. Among adults who have ever been to the dentist, most (66 percent) would consider changing dentists to one who uses more advanced technology. patients would consider changing to a dentist who...

In addition, approximately one fourth (24 percent) of patients recall having digital impressions made of their teeth. Another common modern experience reported by patients is their dentist’s office helping them prepare for and/or follow up after their appointment in a way that was convenient to them, such as text or email reminders, online scheduling or online bill pay (35 percent). These technologies are leaving patients with a favorable impression. Nearly all (95 percent) adults who remembered experiencing these or similar kinds of digital dental technology agree they get better care when their...

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Unfortunately, the less that people understand about their oral healthcare, the more they may fear it; and fear is a significant reason many people avoid the dentist. A majority of adults (81 percent) have felt anxious or scared by the thought of going to the dentist and this fear is amplified among those who haven’t been to the dentist in a long time. Nearly half (49 percent) of adults who have not visited the dentist in at least two years frequently feel anxious or scared compared to approximately one third (36 percent) who visited within the past six months. The top reasons people cite for...

Technology Education Could Motivate Technology Education Brings in New Patients Dental Delinquents have not been to the dentist in 2+ years. of these people would be motivated to go with education on dental technology. *2019 GLOBAL DIGITAL DENTISTRY SURVEY: ASKED AMONG 7,000 NATIONALLY REPRESENTATIVE ADULTS AGES 18+ IN 7 MARKETS: U.S., CANADA, UK, GERMANY, FRANCE, INDIA AND CHINA. EDUCATION ABOUT DIGITAL DENTISTRY CAN HELP Digital dentistry education can drive new patient traffic and help more people get the care they need. Among adults who haven’t been to the dentist in at least two years who...

education on digital dentistry. Fortunately, doctors and their teams can make a significant impact simply by sharing educational resources through their existing patient outreach channels, such as on their websites, through social media and in local advertising and PR. They can also spend more time educating patients already through their doors by displaying educational materials in the waiting room or sharing them during consultations. Taking an Where dooryou extra minute twoget to mention the information about dental benefits of the technology used and/or satisfaction dental canissues help...

CONCLUSION As healthcare technology continues to advance, the oral health industry must communicate its own advancements and the benefits of these advancements for patient care in order to remain relevant, ease concerns and improve patient care and satisfaction. The key takeaways from this survey include: 0 The substantial majority of patients care about the use of technology in their oral care and want to know more about it. 0 Not much time is spent on education, and that is hurting patient perceptions of their doctor and the industry. 0 Many people still are not getting the care they need,...