| Digital dentistry in the computer age. | |
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PMID: 10599173 Owner: NLM Status: MEDLINE |
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BACKGROUND AND OVERVIEW: Computers are becoming an integral part of the practice of dentistry. Smaller, smarter and more ergonomic computing devices will support an increasing proportion of dental practice activities. Technology will make practice management more efficient, mainly by reducing transactional overhead. Educational software and intelligent assistants will increasingly support the needs for decision making in clinical practice. Research will benefit from automated tools for data acquisition, management and analysis. CONCLUSIONS: Dentistry must actively shape the application of technology. It can do this by developing a cadre of experts in dental informatics, relying on sound research principles, effectively disseminating best practices and developing strategic objectives for the implementation of technology. CLINICAL IMPLICATIONS: Computer technology is an essential ingredient for state-of-the-art patient care. Dentists must stay current with this rapidly developing field to make appropriate choices in their use of technology. |
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Authors:
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T K Schleyer |
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Type: Journal Article |
Journal Detail:
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Title: Journal of the American Dental Association (1939) Volume: 130 ISSN: 0002-8177 ISO Abbreviation: J Am Dent Assoc Publication Date: 1999 Dec |
Date Detail:
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Created Date: 2000-01-31 Completed Date: 2000-01-31 Revised Date: 2000-12-18 |
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Nlm Unique ID: 7503060 Medline TA: J Am Dent Assoc Country: UNITED STATES |
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Languages: eng Pagination: 1713-20 Citation Subset: D; IM |
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Department of Dental Informatics, Temple University School of Dentistry, Philadelphia, Pa. 19140-5096, USA. |
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Computer Communication Networks
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trends* Computer Systems / trends* Computer-Assisted Instruction Dental Records Medical Informatics Miniaturization Practice Management, Dental / trends* Software |
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