3. *The trends listed above.
*The evaluation of their importance to
the industry.
*Their effects on current industry
practices.
*Recommendations to players in the
industry.
4. EVALUATIONS
The rise of Information technology in Medicine and
Dentistry.
The evolution of technology used in the Research,
production, and Services of dental restorations.
The overwhelming importance of Infection Control in
medicine and dentistry.
5. Production Technology (CAD/CAM)
A statistical Sampling of 32 patients was demonstrated to
test the clinical acceptability of CAD/CAM Processed
restorations over traditionally Processed restorations. The
CAD/CAM processed restorations excelled in the following
ways:
Better fit on
patients.
Strength
And
Durability.
Better
aesthetics.
6. Information And Communication
Technology.
The use of survey based rubric was first used to reveal
that most clinical providers do not show proficiency in
patient Interaction that involves using a computer. But at
the end of this training evolution, providers Claimed to
have an Increased level of confidence during patient
interaction that involved the use of Computers.
7. Another research also demonstrated that effective use of Information technology
in delivering Educational materials to students of dentistry Improved their learning
experience versus traditional method of delivery.
This study however yielded a mix of outcomes such as:
students ability to learn at Their own pace.
learning possibilities beyond time and Space constraints.
High Cost of technology .
Possibility of copyright Infringements . Loss
8. INFECTION PREVENTION AND CONTROL.
This Study showed the Correlation between the response of patients to Infection
management Program in a dental treatment facility and their income over a specific
time line.
Patients were more likely to avoid or delay a dental visit because of their financial
situation.
This observation also makes them vulnerable to preventable dental infections.
9. Another Study was conducted to measure the success of a well
Implemented Caries management program through a dental hygienist.
This study reveals the likelihood of
1. Enhanced patient care .
2. Raising the volume of patient referral which consequently resulted in
higher profits through Increased revenue.
10. CONCLUSION
Increased Production Output.
Reduction in production time.
providers' elevated confidence during patient
interaction.
Reduction of the prevalence of infectious diseases.
ease of teaching and learning.
increased profit margin.
11. RECOMMENDATIONS
Company should consider an Investment in the CAD/CAM technology which will
enhance production output, generate more Profit by doing more in less time,
and a reduction in wastage due to high clinical acceptability of CAD/CAM
processed restorations.
Organize ICT training to improve clinical providers‘ expertise in working with
Computers.
Implementing dental hygiene Programs that are cost friendly would attract me
re patients, thereby, raising revenue and profit.
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