The Amazing Future of Dentistry and Oral Health

Amazing new technologies such as virtual or augmented reality, 3D-printing or CRISPR will revolutionize dentistry and our whole attitude towards oral health in the future. Let’s look at the top 8 digital technologies. One of the most common childhood nightmares is going to the dentist. Who would not understand it? You have to sit in a huge chair illuminated by all-seeing light. You have to endure that someone looks inside and pokes around in your mouth using edgy and frightening devices. And finally, when the torture is over, that same someone tells you not to eat your favorite sweets and brush your teeth regularly. Grr. And childhood memories stick with us. No one likes to go to the dentist in spite of the fact that everyone knows how crucial oral health is and how strongly it is connected to our overall health. Due to new technologies, the future of dentistry, this large and rapidly growing field looks very different from today, with greater emphasis on prevention that will translate into fewer cavities and less periodontal disease; easier access to care; and shorter treatment time. Just like in the case of other medical specialties, disruptive innovations will have a huge impact on how dentistry will be practiced and how patients will take care of themselves in the future. Can you imagine that you might get your 3D-printed prosthesis in an hour instead of 4-5 sessions at the dentist? Can you imagine having a teledentist? Or being able to grow new teeth at the age of 80?...
Source: The Medical Futurist - Category: Information Technology Authors: Tags: Future of Medicine 3d printing augmented reality CRISPR dentistry digital GC1 genomics Healthcare oral health technology virtual reality Source Type: blogs