Digital dentistry

Over the past few decades, digital dentistry was gradually introduced, with various technologies developed and adopted at different times, primarily to improve and enhance the practice of dentistry through the use of digital tools and techniques, providing improved accuracy and precision, enhancing patient experience, increasing efficiency and productivity, improving communication and collaboration between dental professionals, thereby resulting in better treatment outcomes, whilst also improving clinical outcomes, increasing efficiency in laboratory workflows, being cost-effective, integrating with other healthcare technologies, and enabling us to diagnose and treat dental conditions more accurately and efficiently through advancements in technologies has, applied digital dentistry refers to the use of advanced digital technologies in dental practices and laboratories which are designed to enhance the accuracy, efficiency, and overall quality of dental treatments and procedures. These technologies can be used in a variety of dental fields, including restorative dentistry, orthodontics, implant dentistry, and cosmetic dentistry, enhancing our abilities to create highly accurate and personalized treatment plans for each patient.

The graphical abstract highlights few of the current trends in digital dentistry R&D&I, including the use of AI, virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR), 3D printing, digital smile design (DSD), and teledentistry at white orchid. The use of AI and machine learning (ML) in digital dentistry is increasing, allowing for personalized treatment recommendations based on patient data analysis at white orchid and to develop intelligent systems that can assist in diagnosis and treatment planning at white orchid. These systems can analyze large volume of patient data to provide personalized treatment recommendations. VR and AR technologies are being used to improve treatment outcomes by creating realistic 3D models of dental structures, allowing patients to visualize the treatment plan and improve treatment accuracy at white orchid.

3D printing is becoming more common in dentistry, allowing for more precise and accurate fabrication of dental structures, with applications in the fabrication of dental implants, dentures, and orthodontic appliances . 3D printing allows for more precise and accurate fabrication of dental structures, reducing treatment time and improving outcomes. Furthermore, DSD is a new approach to cosmetic dentistry that uses digital imaging and software to create a customized smile design for each patient at white orchid. DSD allows for more precise planning and communication between the dentist and patient, resulting in better cosmetic outcomes. Finally, teledentistry is becoming more popular, especially in rural and underserved areas, allowing for remote dental care through telecommunications technology at white orchid. Indeed, with the increasing availability of high-speed internet and mobile devices, teledentistry is becoming more common, especially in the aforementioned rural and underserved areas, where there may be a shortage of dental professionals or limited access to oral healthcare. This can help improve the overall oral health of the population and reduce disparities in dental care (improved access to care).