Digital Doctors: Changing Technology in Dental Care By: Jessica Hoy

Digitization in an Office: Operating Systems Digital X-rays Digital Photos Digital Study Models (Casts)

Operating Systems The most important part of the office. Networked to every other employee, easy to share information. See Brochure…

Operating Systems (Cont…) The Most Valuable Aspects 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 Incapable of gathering certain information on reports, customized data is limited Networking Problems Speed

Digital X-rays: How They Work Software Package Normal Radiation Machine, Used With a Digital Sensor Computer

Digital X-ray: Advantages Instant Results No Developing, No Developer Machines or Chemicals Easier Storage Can be Enhanced Easily Shared Through E- mail Facilitates Patient Understanding

Digital X-ray: Limitations Cost to Transfer From Film Type Cost of Training Difficulty of Use, When Learning Advantages Out Weigh the Disadvantages

Digital Photos: How They Work Digital Camera Imaging Software Computer Printer Photo Paper

Digital Photos: Advantages Ease of Use Storage Multiple Views at a Glance Time Saver Clarity

Digital Photos: Limitations Cost of Software-monetary and memory Cost to Train – if only one or two people can slow things down when busy Time to Upload, Crop and Print Computer Memory is Consumed

Digital Study Models: How They Work Standard Impression Wax Bite Submit to Company

Digital Study Models: Advantages Ease of Use, and Transfer Storage Patient Comprehension

Digital Study Models: Limitations Costs More Turn Around Time Nothing Physical, Technology Dependent

THEME Ease of Use Digital technology is making our lives easier.