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Chapter 9
Information Technology in Dentistry
Information Technology for the Health Professions, Third Edition
Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Education
Online education for professionals
 Computer-generated treatment plans
for patients
 Virtual reality simulations to help train
dentists
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Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Administrative Applications
Electronic appointment book,
accounting, and record-keeping
 Electronic dental charting
 Electronic dental record
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Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Demographics and the
Transformation of Dentistry
Early 20th century, poor care of teeth
led to tooth loss by middle age
 Late 20th century fluoridated water
and better care lead most people to
keep their teeth
 Epidemic of decay among poor
children
 Aging population leads to new
specialties in dentistry
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Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Computerized Instruments
in Dentistry
Fiber optic camera
 Electronic periodontal probe
 CAD/CAM to create crowns
 Digital X-ray
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Information Technology for the Health Professions, Third Edition
Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Endodontics
Diagnoses and treats diseases of the
pulp
 Use of fiber optics to take pictures of
the root canal that the dentist and
patient can see
 Ultrasonic instruments help in root
canal therapy
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Information Technology for the Health Professions, Third Edition
Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
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Periodontics
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Diagnoses and treats diseases of the
gums and other structures supporting the
teeth
Periodontal disease is more prevalent in
older people
Use of electronic probe and electronic
charting
Information Technology for the Health Professions, Third Edition
Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Cosmetic Dentistry
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Attempts to create more attractive
smiles using:
Bonding
 Dental implants
 Digital cameras and graphics software
to show before and after
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Information Technology for the Health Professions, Third Edition
Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
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Diagnosis and Expert Systems
Collections of evidence-based
articles
 Databases of articles such as
MedLine
 Expert systems
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EXPERTMD allows the creation of
medical and dental expert systems
Information Technology for the Health Professions, Third Edition
Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
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Diagnostic Tools
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Clinical
examination
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Dentist’s
examination
using a probe
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Diagnostic Tools
X-rays-used for more than 100 years
 More effective than clinical
examination
 May not detect cavities at an early
stage
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Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Diagnostic Tools
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Digital radiography
Takes less time than traditional X-rays
 Uses 90% less radiation
 Images can be immediately seen and
shared on a computer monitor
 Can be scanned into a patient’s digital
chart
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Information Technology for the Health Professions, Third Edition
Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
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Diagnostic Tools
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Electrical conductance
Electrical current passed through the
tooth and the resistance measured
 Accurate in the diagnosis of large
cavities, not early lesions
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Information Technology for the Health Professions, Third Edition
Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
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Emerging Diagnostic Methods
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Light illumination
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A bright light illuminates tooth; decay
looks darker
Fiber-optic transillumination
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Finds early lesions in enamel
Information Technology for the Health Professions, Third Edition
Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
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Emerging Methods
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DIFOTI®
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Takes images of teeth illuminated by
lasers; shows direct correlation between
loss of flourescence and cavities
Intra-oral fiber-optic camera
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Gives dentist and patient a close-up
view of mouth
Information Technology for the Health Professions, Third Edition
Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
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Lasers in Dentistry
Lasers deliver light energy
 Depending on the target, the light
travels at different wavelengths
 Different lasers have different uses
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Drilling and filling cavities
 Reshaping gums
 Minimal use in root canal therapy
 Whitening teeth in cosmetic dentistry
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Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Minimally Invasive Dentistry
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Prevention
Antibacterial rinses
 Fluoride
 Sealants
 Healthy diet
 Sugarless gum
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Minimal intervention
Air abrasion
 Lasers
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Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
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Computers in Dental Surgery
Planning surgery using virtual
simulations
 Delivery of anesthesia
 Creation and planning of dental
implants
 Monitoring of vital signs
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Information Technology for the Health Professions, Third Edition
Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
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The Growth of Specialization
The percentage of dentists who are
specialists is expected to rise from
10% to 30%
 The aging population may seek
cosmetic dentistry
 The possibility of early diagnosis may
result in dentists who specialize in
diagnostics
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Information Technology for the Health Professions, Third Edition
Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
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Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
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Teledentistry
Links dentists with dental specialists
via telecommunications lines
 Images and records can be e-mailed
to the specialist, giving patients
access to expert advice
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Information Technology for the Health Professions, Third Edition
Lillian Burke and Barbara Weill
Copyright ©2009 by Pearson Education, Inc.
Upper Saddle River, New Jersey 07458
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