N. Texas Dentistry Special Issue 2014 Inside the Exceptional Practice | Page 10

THE CUTTING EDGE

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entistry is a rapidly evolving field, and one in
which new technological advancements are
continually being developed. Most dental
professionals derive great joy from lifelong
learning and the dynamic nature of the profession is something that most experienced dentists find immensely exciting and challenging. Dentistry is being
transformed by developments in technology that improve the

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patient experience, make care more efficient, and expand the
possibilities for better treatment solutions.

Where dentists once acquired a set of skills that were refined
and mastered over a lifetime through repetition, dentistry today
requires that dentists and their teams integrate new technology
and learn advanced procedures and techniques as they emerge.

DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY

Much of the tidal wave of change has been
driven by advancements in digital dental
technology. Digital patient records, digital
diagnostic tools, digital impressions, digital
communication – all enable greater precision, efficiency, and accuracy. Digitization
has delivered clearer communication with
patients and instant collaboration between
specialists and referring partners. The dentists of the past would not recognize the
modern dental office – but they would
almost certainly find it exciting.