title: Digital imaging in dentistry.
abstract: Information technology is vital to operations, marketing, accounting, finance and administration. One of the most exciting and quickly evolving technologies in the modern dental office is digital applications. The dentist is often the business manager, information technology officer and strategic planning chief for his small business. The information systems triangle applies directly to this critical manager supported by properly trained ancillary staff and good equipment. With emerging technology driving all medical disciplines and the rapid pace at which it emerges, it is vital for the contemporary practitioner to keep abreast of the newest information technology developments. This article compares the strategic and operational advantages of digital applications, specifically imaging. The focus of this paper will be on digital radiography (DR), 3D computerized tomography, digital photography and digitally-driven CAD/CAM to what are now considered obsolescing modalities and contemplates what may arrive in the future. It is the purpose of this essay to succinctly evaluate the decisions involved in the role, application and implications of employing this tool in the dental environment
authors: Florida Atlantic University, USA.
authors: S Donovan
authors: SD
authors: Essen
mesh_terms: D017076:Computer-Aided Design; D054893:Cone-Beam Computed Tomography / Q000379:methods; D003761:Dental Impression Technique; D006801:Humans; D007091:Image Processing, Computer-Assisted / Q000379:methods*; D021621:Imaging, Three-Dimensional / Q000379:methods; D007254:Information Science; D016247:Information Storage and Retrieval; D007256:Information Systems; D023861:Photography, Dental / Q000379:methods; D019252:Radiography, Dental, Digital / Q000379:methods*; D011862:Radiography, Panoramic / Q000379:methods; D011873:Radiology Information Systems; D018511:Systems Integration; D013679:Technology, Radiologic; D014057:Tomography, X-Ray Computed / Q000379:methods; D014963:X-Ray Intensifying Screens