High-Tech Hygiene: Technologies Making a Difference in Oral Care
Document Type
Article
Publication Title
Compendium of continuing education in dentistry (Jamesburg, N.J. : 1995)
Abstract
Technology has greatly influenced all phases of the dental hygiene process of care. Chairside diagnostic tools and self-monitoring devices improve early detection of lesions and previously undetected oral/systemic diseases, facilitate assessment of systemic health status, and support patient engagement in self-care. Collectively, improved patient assessment reduces risks for medical emergencies and promotes patient safety. Technological advances enable better visualization of hard and soft tissues during the assessment phase, aid decision-making with planning and delivery of appropriate oral care interventions, and facilitate evaluation of patient outcomes related to dental hygiene treatment. Additional research is needed to support the benefits of patient-centered technologies designed to affect behavioral change.
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Publication Date
6-1-2016
Recommended Citation
Spolarich, Ann E., "High-Tech Hygiene: Technologies Making a Difference in Oral Care" (2016). ASDOH Faculty Publications. 132.
https://scholarworks.atsu.edu/asdoh-faculty/132