4 incredible technological trends in dentistry
Are we going to update technological trends in dentistry? If so, we have separated 4 incredible technological trends that you need to keep an eye on. So, come on!
1st. Telehealth in dentistry
Have you heard of telemedicine?
This is the provision of health services, clinical information and distance education through telecommunication technologies; however, there is a broader term that can fit your specialty, Telehealth.
This term covers all areas related to health, such as nursing, medicine, dentistry, psychology, physiotherapy and speech therapy. So, now that you know the difference between Telemedicine and Telehealth we need to understand the purpose of both:
NOTE: Before that, we need to highlight that the procedures have already been regulated, but many health entities still do not agree with some requirements.
- Internet consultation
Yes, this is possible in Telehealth. To do this it is very simple, you connect with the patient via cell phone or computer with camera and microphone. However, this device allows you to complete the investigation of the diagnostic analysis; therefore, it is not recommended that it be the first contact with the patient, except in extreme conditions.
- Chat between specialized dentists
There are already several online telehealth platforms that integrate specialists to discuss dental clinical cases. In addition, you can receive reports authenticated by these specialists.
Telehealth is a novelty that may be very relevant to your dental office (or clinic) in a few years. Our recommendation is to save some capital to invest and test this novelty in the future.
2nd. 3D printing in dentistry
The 3D printer is a technological innovation in dentistry that is here to stay. Unlike Telehealth, 3D printing has great support from the main dentistry entities to popularize in the market. In addition, three-dimensional printers in dentistry can be used to create dental, surgical models for preoperative planning and other applications that are expected to increase more and more in the coming years. This technology is outside the reality of small offices and clinics; after its popularization, investments tend to grow and therefore costs too.
3rd. Attraction of patients by Inbound Marketing on the Internet
Marketing in dentistry arouses countless fears in most dentists, as there are restrictions from the ethical board of the CFO (Federal Council of Dentistry) for some communications. However, with Inbound Marketing you are not at risk of falling into ethical infractions.
But, after all, what is INBOUND MARKETING?
They are content of attraction. This is the key word for you to understand Inbound marketing: ATTRACTION.
It works like a magnet. Inbound Marketing can also be considered as content that satisfies the doubts of your target audience, because at some point that audience will look for something related to your services.
Potential patients in your office (or clinic) who need and want to improve oral health go to search engines on the Internet (Google, Bing, Yahoo and the not-known DuckDuck Go). Therefore, it is very important to understand how these search platforms work for you to also put your clinic or office at the top of the list of relevant content for your possible patients.
4th. Dental management software
You might be asking yourself “is administrative software really a technological innovation in dentistry’’?
The answer to this question is simple: it is no more. Nowadays the software is present in most of the offices and clinics that are organized. However, many of them remained in the past, without integrations, with annual updates, only with basic appointments and schedules.
But, there are still exceptions in the dental software market that have not been out of date, with updates, as in:
- digital medical records,
- appointment bookmarks,
- financial control,
- inventory management,
- accounts payable and receivable.
In addition, news such as:
- machines integrated with the software,
- integration with billet issuance,
- search for medicines,
- CPF consultation.
All of these features can be found in various management software available on the market.
Keep following the news on our blog and always stay up to date on information and news from the world of dentistry.
Thanks for reading!
Source: Dental Office. Available at: https://www.dentaloffice.com.br/tendencias-tecnologicas/. Access on: 06/30/2021.