Eliminate Wrinkles At The Same Time You Visit The Dentist?
Tuesday, March 8th, 2011NEW TECHNOLOGY MAKES DENTIST VISITS FASTER, EASIER
2011 COSMETIC DENTISTRY SURVEY PATIENT & INDUSTRY TRENDS
MADISON, Wis. (March 8, 2011) – It used to be that eating apples was just a great way to strengthen your teeth. Now more cosmetic dentists are using the Apple iPad and other technologies to make visits quicker and easier.
Sixty-three percent of cosmetic dentists say they expect their business to experience at least moderate growth in 2011 and technology is the number one game-changer predicted to help the industry grow, according to a new survey from the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry® (AACD).
COMPUTING YOUR WAY TO A NEW SMILE
New technologies are cutting down patient office time at least 50 percent, increasing patient safety, and making the whole dental process easier and more comfortable, the survey says. In 2011, dentists say there will be increased use of:
iPADS and iPHONES: cosmetic dentists are citing a wide range of uses from charting, displaying x-rays, and managing dental records to improving diagnoses and educating their patients. Multiple new apps are also emerging including an iPhone calculator that’s helping cosmetic dentists analyze and plan new smiles for patients.
Dentists are also using smartphone apps to connect with patients – set and confirm appointments, learn about the office staff, request medication refills, and more.
DIGITAL X-RAYS: cosmetic dentists get a clearer picture of problems, such as an abscess or decay that has formed, in a much shorter time than with the older version of x-rays. Continue reading “Eliminate Wrinkles At The Same Time You Visit The Dentist?” »








