title: Strategy for large-scale dental automation.
abstract: Widespread automation across the scope of dental practice, education, research and administration is anticipated. Without a strategic plan to guide automation efforts, the prospects for cohesive automation of the profession are dim. Development of comprehensive data standards and electronic communications protocols are required. A close interaction with similar work in the other health care professions is mandatory.
authors.forename: M
authors.initials: M
authors.lastname: Diehl
mesh_terms: D003195:Computer Communication Networks; D003199:Computer Systems; D007256:Information Systems / Q000592:standards; D011215:Practice Management, Dental