Oral and maxillofacial radiology is a salient part of dentistry that is needed for the diagnosis of oral diseases. An oral and maxillofacial radiologist is specially trained for taking radiographs and interpreting them appropriately for the diagnosis of oral and maxillofacial diseases. Forms of radiography used in dentistry Plain films- intraoral and extra-oral Digital imaging […]
The 3D scanner captures data by projecting light sources onto the object such as teeth, dental arches, and implant and converts them into a 3D digital file also known as CAD files (Computer-Aided Design). The digital output obtained is then used by the lab technician to produce customized parts as per the request of a […]
We celebrate festivals all around the year and we all love to enjoy the delicious treats with our family and friends. For most of us, the most tempting part of any festival is food, but in the middle of all the celebrations, we tend to forget about our health needs and mainly our oral health. […]
When one talks about medical radiology or medical imaging it is always imagined as a process where a radiologist captures an image and does the interpretation. This was true until the 1990s where a conventional or rather a traditional radiology practice prevailed but later a completely new form was introduced called teleradiology, where images were […]
Teleradiology is the form of radiology practice where medical images are taken at some hospital or a diagnostic center then transferred from that location to another with the help of electronic transmission for interpretation by the radiologists. Unlike conventional radiology, once the image is taken then it can be interpreted by any radiologist remotely who […]
There is a drastic shift in dentistry towards digitalization. Adoption of this latest form of practice has made it possible for the whole dental fraternity to work more efficiently and at a greater pace. Since the technology is new it requires a separate set of skills and knowledge to make the best use of the […]
The healthcare system has shown great progress after adopting digital support for maintaining patient records. Dentistry is too not far behind, presently almost all the dental practices whether small or big are shifting towards digital record maintenance. Electronic dental records (EDRs) have changed the entire mode of the treatment plan. The EDRs can acquire and […]
Pandemic has changed the form of human existence completely around the world. In the current situation, from a small dental setup to extensively established practices everyone has to change their practice protocol to enhance infection control with additional protection using personal protective equipment (PPE). From the beginning of the pandemic till today the patient volume […]
The concept of asepsis and its role in the prevention of infection was put forward nearly two centuries ago. Infection control procedure, although was well recognized in general medicine and surgery, but it was delayed in coming to dentistry. Several factors changed the perception of infection control in the dental profession, first was that saliva […]
The COVID 19 pandemic has challenged the existing healthcare systems across the globe. As it spreads by droplet, contact transmission, and fomite. Dentistry involves close face to face interaction with patients, hence during the COVID -19 pandemic it has been mostly suspended. In today’s circumstances of ongoing COVID -19 pandemic, with the increasing likelihood of […]