{"id":1142,"date":"2018-11-27T15:49:12","date_gmt":"2018-11-27T20:49:12","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/?p=1142"},"modified":"2018-12-06T17:23:14","modified_gmt":"2018-12-06T22:23:14","slug":"top-3-dental-technology-advances-every-dentist-needs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/top-3-dental-technology-advances-every-dentist-needs\/","title":{"rendered":"Top 3 Dental Technology Advances Every Dentist Needs"},"content":{"rendered":"

After all of this time, some people still picture dentists as maniacal\u00a0doctors with drills, waiting to inflict pain and suffering on their next willing victim. According to one study,\u00a0dental anxiety may affect about 58.8%<\/a> of the population. Fortunately, there is very little to actually worry about.<\/p>\n

Dentists have always sought to help their patients, and while drills are currently still being used, they may soon become a thing of the past. New dental technology is being developed at a rapid pace and promises to offer the best\u00a0treatment to patients while also minimizing pain and discomfort.<\/p>\n

Ready to learn more? Below we’ll look at the latest dental technology advances that\u00a0your\u00a0dental practice needs to succeed.<\/p>\n

1. Laser Dentistry<\/h2>\n

Laser dentistry<\/a> is one advancement that you need to keep up with if you’re a dental professional. While the technology has been around for almost two decades now, advancements in technology are making it even more impactful.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Soft tissue lasers and, more recently, hard tissue lasers are proving to change the way dentists perform procedures. Hard tissue lasers, for example, can restore tooth decay with no need for a drill or anesthetic. Laser procedures even include diagnostic procedures as well, such as checking for cavities.<\/p>\n

Laser dentistry has paved the way for treating dental problems without the need for a drill. These laser-based techniques\u00a0make use of a powerful laser to safely\u00a0perform dental procedures.<\/p>\n

Laser dentistry’s main benefits include increased ease and comfort for a patient along with better efficiency. On the other hand, laser dentistry does require special training and\u00a0expensive equipment.<\/p>\n

Having the ability to perform dental care with these advanced techniques can be a great help when . It can also give you a leg up over competitors.<\/p>\n

2. Digital Imaging and X-Rays<\/h2>\n

Every serious dentist<\/a> needs a great way to take X-rays an imaging of patients. Luckily, new dentistry technology is also arising to fulfill the needs of modern imaging and X-ray capabilities.<\/p>\n

Digital impressions have improved the way dentists work when it comes to the scanning and imaging of gums and teeth. Products such as the\u00a0TRIOS 3\u00a0by 3Shape allows for digital impressions with a high amount of accuracy and comfort for the patient.<\/p>\n

One of the biggest benefits of digital X-rays and imaging\u00a0is that it’s easier than ever to scan images into a computer and process them as needed. Digital X-ray machines are also much safer compared to traditional\u00a0x-ray machines meaning that the patient will be safer as a result as well.<\/p>\n

3. 3D Printing<\/h2>\n

Scanning technology allows dentists to upload patient data and scanned impressions into a digital format.\u00a03D printing gives dentists an opportunity to\u00a0create a dental appliance based on a customer’s diagnosis and treatment plan.<\/p>\n

3D printing technology<\/a> has already been used for some time in dentistry. Yet, more advancements are happening regularly to improve the processes of model-making, wax-ups, and surgical guides. Materials and printing technology is improving rapidly.<\/p>\n

Wider use of 3D printers to help create dentures, crowns, and implants is to be expected in the future.<\/p>\n

Following the Advancements in Dental Technology<\/h2>\n

More dental technology is being developed regularly, and it’s important that you get on board with some of the latest advancements. There’s no telling what will come next when it comes to improving technology in dentistry. However, items on the list above are sure to only be the beginning of more great things to come.<\/p>\n

Looking for more dentistry tips and advice? our healthcare blog category now for more great articles.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

After all of this time, some people still picture dentists as maniacal\u00a0doctors with drills, waiting to inflict pain and suffering on their next willing victim. According to one study,\u00a0dental anxiety may affect about 58.8% of the population. Fortunately, there is very little to actually worry about. Dentists have always sought to help their patients, and […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[7],"tags":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1142"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=1142"}],"version-history":[{"count":4,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1142\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":1184,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/1142\/revisions\/1184"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=1142"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=1142"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.atyourbusiness.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=1142"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}