CONTEMPORARY TRENDS IN MEDICINE AND DENTISTRY

( Production Technology, Information technology, and Infection Control)

by

Charles Igbokwe

Dentistry and dental Laboratory.

Production Technology

Information Technology

Infection Control

*The trends listed above.*The evaluation of their importance to

the industry.*Their effects on current industry

practices.*Recommendations to players in the

industry.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

CONCLUSIONIncreased 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.

RECOMMENDATIONSCompany 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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