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- Description
Dentistry is becoming digital. New technological advancements are changing the way modern dentistry is being practiced, allowing practitioners to provide patients with faster, more advanced care. In this article, we will explore some of the pros and cons of these advancements, as well as how they are impacting day-to-day care. We will also compare these developments to their traditional counterparts and discuss how these advancements can positively influence patient care and clinical efficiency. This article will discuss changes in radiography, as well as advances in taking impressions, and it will touch on the development of computer-aided design and
computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) systems.
Learning Objectives:
- Recognize the way the field of dentistry is changing and moving more toward digital platforms.
- Distinguish the pros and cons of digital radiography and how it differs from conventional X-rays.
- Identify some of the uses and indications for cone beam computer tomography (CBCT).
- Compare the pros and cons of using digital impressions and how it can impact dental workflow.
- Understand the potential benefits of CAD/CAM technology and how it can expedite dental care.
Original Release Date: 4.8.2020 Re-release Date: 4.8.2023 Re-evaluation Date: 4.8.2026
This course is presented as an interactive learning module.
AGD PACE Subject Code: 730 - Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology
This course is intended for dental professionals or students with a basic understanding of dental terminology, practice, and proficiency.
Speaker Disclosure
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CE Verification Letter Delivery
Once you have completed your on demand course you will receive an AGD PACE CE verification letter in a separate email approximately 2 business days after the course completion. Saturdays and Sundays are not considered business days. If you have not received your CE verification letter after 2 business days, please contact the course coordinator indicated in the course description on DentsplySirona.com. Please allow further processing time for in-person and live webinar courses.
Enquiries Related to This Course
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Dentsply Sirona is designated as a Nationally Approved AGD PACE provider by the Academy of General Dentistry. The formal continuing dental education programmes of this programme provider are accepted by AGD for Fellowship, Mastership and membership maintenance credit. Approval does not imply acceptance by a state or provincial board of dentistry or any other applicable regulatory authority, or AGD endorsement. The current term of approval extends from 1/1/2023 - 12/31/2026. Provider ID 208218
Modern Dentistry: Practice in the Digital Age
Course Details
Free
Price
Available
Seats
English
Language
2 CE
CPD Credits
2 Hours
Duration
Coordinator Details
Course Tags
Type
On-Demand
Role
Dental Assistant
Dental Student
Dentist
Lab Technician
Learning Area
Continuing Education
Dental Specialty, Category or Topic
Digital Dentistry & CBCT
Digital Treatment Planning
Single Visit Dentistry
Learning Level
Foundational
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