Dentistry and Technology: New Breakthroughs Revolutionising the Industry

Technology has been revolutionising the way we live our lives and changing the way people work across all sectors, and the field of dentistry is no different. It prevents an exciting new frontier in the way dentists help patients maintain good oral hygiene and achieve stronger, healthier teeth — and with the breakneck speed that technology constantly changes and evolves, technological breakthroughs in dentistry are only going to become more and more constant and transformative.

The next frontier in dental practice is right around the corner. See some of the upcoming technological developments in the dental field below.

Digital x-rays are fast becoming the new standard

When it comes to dental radiography, the uptake of digital x-rays has been relatively slow, as many in the field regard them as being poorer in resolution than with traditional methods — not to mention their much higher cost. But improvements in technology over time have seen them gradually become more ubiquitous in clinics all across the field of dentistry. The benefits for patients is that digital x-rays contain up to 90% less radiation than with traditional x-rays, and can also be viewed in a matter of moments. And with a digital file, dentists can now make use of new technology like 3D printing, which brings us to our next point…

3D printing is the way of the future

3D printing has been taking industries across the board by storm, and the field of dentistry is no different. Once dismissed as science-fiction fantasy, the ability to print out a digital file into a 3 dimensional object is now fast becoming a reality, blurring the lines between the real and the digital world.

For dentists, this provides the convenience of printing out models of the teeth of patients and allowing them to obtain more accurate information, in order to best guide the procedures they are about to perform. With fast fabrication times and less hassle trying to get physical impressions from the patient, 3D printing is an innovative new technology that will make trips to the dentist smoother and help generate better results for your teeth.

The future is here, and it is as bright as your recently brushed pearly whites

All of this innovation means that dentists all over will continue to deliver better and better results for patients. Truly, there’s never been a more exciting time to be a dentist.