5 Technologies That Will Shape The Future Of Dentistry

Advances in digital technology have greatly transformed our everyday lives bringing everything within the reach of our fingertips. Healthcare industry has also seen sweeping changes such as digitization of health records, virtual patient visits, high-resolution digital imaging, etc. Dentistry is no exception with notable influences of the digital revolution.

For decades, going to the dentist was considered an undesirable experience. This has been one of the most common fears since childhood. No one likes to go to the dentist in spite of the fact that everyone knows how crucial oral health is and how strongly it is connected to our overall health.  Disruptive innovations will have a huge impact on how dentistry will be practised and how patients will take care of themselves in the future.

Five Technologies that will shape the Future of Dentistry are :

1. Artificial Intelligence: With a flurry of activity around, AI will change the face of healthcare along with dental care. With the ability to train on past data, the state-of-the-art AI technology will open up many new paths that will enable dentists to provide better dental care. Right from optimizing patient scheduling and efficient communication with patients to making smarter, better and more informed diagnoses with faster accessibility, Dentistry will benefit from the revolutions from AI. Dental app like Denta Mitra comes with world’s 1st Ai Self check scanner that can help patients diagnose teeth problems anytime from the app.

2. Teledentistry: Everyone has become accustomed to Teledentistry during the pandemic. Also, many people are reluctant to visit the dentist for personal reasons. Also, it is difficult for people with disabilities, the elderly or people with special needs. This is where teledentistry can come in handy. The ability to offer certain dental services over the internet can provide much-needed services to individuals who do not have regular access to a dentist. The service can allow patients to consult with the dentist live through video chatting software. If the dentist sees an issue, they will suggest an in-person visit to a local dentist for further evaluation or have them book an appointment for dentist visit to their doorstep with digital dental clinic apps like Denta Mitra. Through this app, patients can consult with a dentist 24x7 and can also have a dentist visit anytime anywhere.

3. Smart Toothbrush: Our home will be filled with connected, smart devices in the future, including our toothbrush. A smart electric toothbrush can make sure you brush your teeth correctly for best results. The smart toothbrush can also offer kid games and other incentives within linked apps for regularly and properly cleaning their teeth.

4. Virtual Reality (VR): Virtual Reality completely closes off the outside world with a dedicated headset and immerses the user in a virtual environment. This can be a solution to the anxiety as the patients can visualise a calming landscape while seated at the dreaded dentist’s chair to improve their experience. This technology can also be an entertainment source for the patients during long boring dental work.

5. Digital X-Rays: Digital X-rays are faster and contain less radiation than traditional X-rays. When a patient has a digital X-ray done, the image appears on the computer in a matter of seconds. Digital Dentist like Denta Mitra provides Dental X-Rays at people’s doorstep through portable Digital X-Rays.

Author: Dr. Pranjan Mitra, Founder and Chief Medical Officer, DentaMitra