Electronic Health Reporter

Do you have a dental practice and want to know if you are up to date with all the latest technology?  Are you curious as to how technology has been implemented in the dental care world and want to know what kind of tech they make use of?

Technology has changed the way we live and work. It’s also changing the way we take care of our teeth. From dentist offices such as Winnipeg dentists, to dental assistants, technology is making it easier for all those involved in dentistry to do their jobs better and more efficiently than ever before.

Dental assistants can now use software that automates many of their tasks, freeing them up to spend more time with patients and helping doctors provide quality care. From apps that remind you to brush your teeth every morning, to dentists who make house calls, there are many new ways to improve oral health. Continue reading to find out more about how technology has improved dental care

Lasers

Dental drills are something that every dentist has and every patient hates. These drills are used for many different reasons from opening a hole for a cavity to be filled, to even shaping a tooth for a brace to work properly.

However, over the years, technology has evolved and dental lasers have made their way into the game as they can replace drills in many different situations, even in emergencies like the way that Edmonton emergency dentists use them. Not only will this make the job a lot easier, but they can instantly cauterize any open cuts and stop bleeding, as well as lower the risk of infection and even the risk of pain.

Dental lasers can also be used to prevent gum disease, prepare cavities for fillings, and more.

CAD/CAM Design

When you go to the dentist, especially if you are going to get your teeth straightened or something of the likes, oftentimes you will need to take impressions of your teeth. These impressions are then sent to a lab for development and molding which can take quite a while. Only once the mold is completed, can the dentist begin with their side of the work. This leaves patients waiting around with awkward temporary solutions that can be uncomfortable and irritating.

These days, technology has introduced CAD or CAM design, which means that these impressions can be made completely electronically and then printed by 3D printing. This means that certain kinds of restorations can even be made within the same day of visiting the dentist, taking away the long wait.

Materials that look natural

When it came to filling in cavities, for a very long time they were filled with silver-colored fillings or even black fillings. This wasn’t really something that was paid much attention to back then, however, these days people are a lot more concerned about the look of their teeth, and dentists sympathize with them.

Instead of using materials that look out of place in your mouth, these days dentists will fill your cavities with more natural-looking materials that are free of any kind of mercury or other dangerous metals.

These materials are also said to be a lot more durable, and just look far better in your mouth.

Electronic records

Last but not least, we have electronic records. This is a change that seemingly goes unnoticed by the patients, but has made the world of difference to the dentists and dental assistants when it comes to keeping track of their patients and the progress they have made.

These electronic records are incredibly easy to use and even easier to understand. They work quickly and if you are in a rush, they are the most effective way to know what you need to know about a person.

These electronic records are a huge benefit to both dentists and patients alike, as it means you won’t have to spend half of your time explaining what happened the last time you were there or having to continually do scans and impressions of your teeth.

There are so many things that have entered the dentistry world thanks to the advancement of technology, and there is no doubt that there will only be more to come in the future.