Making life easier
Featured Products Promotional FeaturesPosted by: Dental Design 8th August 2021
As human beings, we’re always searching for ways to make life easier. The evolution of technology has enabled us to combine different functions that, in the past, would have seemed impossible. For example, before modern smartphones, you had an iPod for music and a phone to make calls and text. Before contemporary cameras, you had one for taking pictures and another for recording videos. Now, being able to use one device for these multiple purposes has revolutionised the way that people live their lives.
This technological transformation is evident within both homes and the workplace. While some will always be wary of what technological enhancements can mean, there’s no denying the clear advantages they present, especially in an environment like a dental practice.
Every spare second
One obvious benefit of modern technology is just how much time can be saved. No matter if someone needs to quickly search for something, take a photo or map the fastest route to a destination, technology has made this almost instantaneous – a reality that would now be hard to live without.
Being able to save several minutes, or even hours, throughout the day has also meant that individuals are able to divide their time more effectively between various different tasks. For example, those who have a passion for a particular hobby will be able to spend more time doing it if everything else in the day take up less time.
This can be applied to the efficacy of dental practices. When using the latest technologies, practitioners are able to obtain all required results for each patient in a far quicker manner compared to before. Following this, given the time saved per appointment, it’s likely that more patients can be seen within a day, further illustrating the benefits that technology can bring.
In one place
Before the time of modern computers and hard drives, something as simple as organising photos often took days. But now with the equipment available, it’s a far simpler job. The same thing can be said of contemporary computers as individuals can now video call a loved one, search anything on the web and even work from home, all from the same machine. While obviously time efficient, having so many functions all in one place means that completing tasks and accessing the data you need is far easier than if multiple devices had to be used to fulfil the same objectives.
In terms of boosting efficacy in the dental practice, the use of the latest imaging technology now allows clinicians to view all 2D and 3D images all in one place, allowing them to manage their digital workflows more effectively. This alone is hugely timesaving and far more effective when needing to cross-examine a wide range of images for one particular patient.
Patient comforts
It’s no secret that one of the main reasons people love technology is because it can help them to avoid uncomfortable situations. For example, with the ability to track public transport arrival and departure times through different apps, there is no longer a need for anyone to be waiting longer than they have to.
This can also be applied to the most advanced technologies used in dental imagery. Patients are likely to know how uncomfortable certain imaging procedures can be, so ensuring their wellbeing throughout the process is all the more important. Certain systems now include integrated retractable seats, allowing scans to take place while the patient is sitting comfortably. The combination of achieving both patient satisfaction and precise results is vital as this could contribute to how willing patients will be to consider the treatment plans offered.
All together
The process of how clinicians take, store and use images has vastly changed within the last decade, mostly due to the rapid technological advancements. While imagery has always been an important area of dentistry, it’s one which has now been made easier through the use of specifically designed software that provides a more dynamic range of possibilities.
A great example of this is the CS 8200 CBCT system from Carestream Dental. This state-of-the-art system is ideal for combining several fundamental purposes all in one place. In a single device, practitioners have instant access to all 2D and 3D images along with all CAD/CAM data. Not only will this naturally save a lot of time, but this seamless imaging amalgamation means that diagnostic capabilities will be enhanced, as will the effectiveness of digital workflows.
Every day, individuals are presented with new types of technology that continue to aid their lives, providing more efficient and operative solutions. As imaging tools keep evolving within the dental industry, so too will the accuracy of results along with the satisfaction of both patients and professionals.
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Author: Nimisha Nariapara is the Trade Marketing Manager at Carestream Dental covering the UK, Middle East, Nordics, South Africa, Russia and CIS regions. She has worked at Carestream Dental for the past 7 years, where she has developed her marketing skills and industry knowledge to bring the core values and philosophy of the company to the market.
