Modern Dentistry: Practice in the Digital Age

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: April 8 , 2020 Re-evaluation Date: April 8 , 2023

This course is presented as an interactive learning module.

AGD PACE Subject Code: 730 - Oral Medicine, Oral Diagnosis, Oral Pathology