You've probably heard about the many benefits of digitalization, including when it comes to healthcare, but have you ever thought about how it can also transform dentistry?
In today's blog post, we will look at how digitalization is also affecting dentistry. Today, we will look at electronic patient records, telemedicine services, and telehealth tools that are improving dentistry.
Electronic patient records - A more efficient way of data management
One of the biggest challenges in dentistry is managing patient data. Previously, dentists and dental hygienists had to maintain and store paper records, which took up a lot of both time and space.
With the introduction of electronic patient records (EHRs), dentists and dental hygienists can now manage all patient-related data, such as:
- X-rays,
- treatment notes and
- medications
store them digitally and access them easily. This enables faster and more efficient data management and facilitates collaboration when several different treatment teams are involved.
Telemedical Services - Dental Care on Demand
Telemedicine services allow dentists and dental hygienists to examine and treat patients remotely. Using video and audio conferencing, dentists can examine and advise patients in nursing homes or remote areas without the patients having to be physically present.
This can help ensure that patients who have difficulty seeing a dentist due to mobility issues or transport restrictions still have access to dental care. However, this form of initial contact also promotes dental care for anxious patients, as they can hope to receive a professional opinion without a face-to-face visit.
Tele-Health Tools - Simplify Dental Care in Nursing Homes
Telehealth tools are digital applications that help you and other patients monitor their own health and care. For example, they can be used to help patients in nursing homes maintain their dental care routine.
Some tools also allow patients to receive daily dental care reminders, while other tools can send images of teeth and gums to a dentist to help detect problems early.
In summary, dentistry has made a lot of progress in recent years. The use of digital tools such as electronic patient records, telemedicine services and telehealth tools are just the beginning of digitalization within dentistry.
These and many other tools make data management easier, allow dentists to examine and treat patients remotely, and enable the elderly to maintain their dental care routine. All of these gadgets make dentistry more efficient and patients have easier access to dental care.
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