title: Use of computers in dental office management.
abstract: Present and future uses of computers in dental office management have been discussed, along with reasons for minimal use thus far. The factors involved in automated billing procedures are cited while developing a hypothetical system. A look into the future points toward automation of diagnosis and treatment tasks as well as paperwork functions.
mesh_terms: D000066:Accounting; D001071:Appointments and Schedules; D003201:Computers; D003792:Dental Records; D005376:Financial Management; D005544:Forecasting; D009817:Office Management / Q000639:trends; D011215:Practice Management, Dental / Q000639:trends; D011996:Records