Digitization in Dentistry: A Conceptual Framework for Digital Dental Technologies and Dental Informatics in Dental Practice
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Dental informatics (DI), digital dental technologies (DDT), electronic health records (EHR), computer-aided design and manufacturing (CAD/CAM), cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT)Abstract
Although the scientific literature has previously described and identified the impact of digital dental technologies and dental informatics based on clinical outcomes and adoption in different contexts, the conceptual framework that covers most of these technologies and informatics has not been identified. In addition, studies on digital dental technologies (DDT) and dental informatics (DI) usually report clinical outcomes and benefit outcomes separately for each technology, not integrated into a single study for all digital technologies in dental practice. Knowing the clinical outcomes, patient satisfaction, and benefits-related impacts of the adoption of DDT and DI could provide useful information for stakeholders in the adoption of these technologies. The purpose of this literature review was to identify digital dental technologies (DDT) and dental informatics (DI) and investigate the benefits and impacts of these technologies in dental practice. The study has provided a conceptual framework for digital dental technologies and dental informatics that have been adopted in dental practices. The conceptual framework has covered most dental informatics systems and digital dental technologies. There are several benefits to using dental digital technology in dental services, including prevention, treatment planning, analysis, clinical diagnosis, treatment, maintenance, research, and education, as well as virtual treatments. That leads to increased patient satisfaction, improved results, safety, productivity, and duration of treatment. The implementation of digital technology in dental practice carries several benefits. Informatics and digital technologies in each sub-specialty of dentistry give various options and are strong enablers to carry out dentistry more effectively and safely in general.
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