change to be kind to dentists
KANSAS, MO — Did you know that dental practices are not required to have the latest and greatest in dental equipment? Unfortunately, the general public does not know much about the technology behind dentistry. This lack of information becomes a crucial factor behind treatment. As in, many dentists don’t upgrade their equipment, and their patients are none the wiser. How much pain patients endure, how many procedures treatment takes, how your smile will look, long-term stability, and even the dentist’s bill are all effected by what technology and methods your dentist uses.
use benefits: lower radiation, etc.
elec drills: less vibration/noise = smoother
The truth is there have been many upgrades and innovations in dental equipment and methods in the past decade. Everything from drills to X-rays to braces has been improved to enhance the patient experience. Sadly, many dental practices neglect to invest in cutting edge technology simply because practices aren’t required to upgrade or the costs of upgrading are too high.
A perfect example of this problem can be taken from CEREC restorative technology. According to 1-800-DENTIST, CEREC (chair side economical restorations of esthetic ceramic) dental technology is only provided by 4,000 dentists across the United States and Canada. CEREC has been around for nearly 25 years and provides a bevy of benefits to restorative dental treatment for both the patient and the practitioner. However, this technology has yet to be widely implemented or standardized. Why? Because the technology requires a big up front investment.
do not use 1800 dentist as a resource.
CEREC, change cerec acronym
“CEREC is a wonderful tool for dentists,” says Dr. Alberto Castaneda, owner of Discover Dental Care, a Kansas dental care practice. “But some dentists choose to treat patients without this technology. On one hand, the equipment is expensive. On the other hand, it is a one-time expense and provides many advantages to clients and dentists. Unfortunately, this isn’t always enough to justify the investment.” [More]
