While patients want healthy teeth and gums, they don’t always love going to the 牙科 office. Many patients report feeling anxious even thinking about a 牙科 visit. 幸运的是, modern dentistry is to change that by using technology to improve the patient experience. From designing offices with soothing colors and music, to finding cavities sooner to setting a more laidback tone in the chair, these cool solutions can help make the job of a 牙科 hygienist easier, 太.
Here are a few 太ls that can help patients relax when it’s time to open wide.
数字x射线
X-rays provide essential information to the hygienist and dentist, but traditional film-based methods have flaws. Not only do they take time to develop, but they can also crop out areas and need to be redone. Plus, the film used creates environmental waste.
Digital x-ray technology can change all of that. 虽然过程是相似的, hygienists insert a sensor into the patient’s mouth that captures images and immediately sends them to a screen for viewing. 他们使用的辐射减少了90%, 不需要准备时间, 是环保的, and produce instant high-quality images so patients can get in and out of their appointment faster. The dentist can immediately see any problem areas and even show them to the patient on the screen.
激光腔体探测
Finding and filling cavities isn’t fun for the patient, but when 太th decay can be found in the early stages, hygienists and dentists can take steps to help prevent cavities or reduce the level of treatment needed. Traditional diagnostic 太ls include a visual exam with the 牙科 explorer and x-rays, 但这些可能是无效的.
New laser detection devices can measure the mineral structure of the 太th and identify the presence of occlusal decay during an exam. This allows the dentist to treat the 太th in a non-invasive manner, helping eliminate the dreaded drill!
电视和耳机
最后, hygienists and assistants can help patients get their mind off the procedures and onto something more enjoyable, such as a favorite television show or movie during their cleanings and procedures. While many offices have TVs affixed to the wall, new screens mount to a hygienist’s light. HeadPhones help drown out the noises coming from the equipment and allow the patient to fully relax.
在牙科诊所外面
As new technology is introduced, 牙科 hygienists who become proficient at handling innovative 太ls can pursue new career opportunities. In addition to using these skills to treat patients, 牙科 hygienists may find work outside the 牙科 clinic, working for the technology companies that provide the equipment and train staff on its use.
If you’re interested in learning more about getting into the field as a 牙科助理 or a 牙科 Hygienist, 富通可以提供帮助. To schedule a tour at one of our campuses, visit the 牙科 page on the Fortis website, or call (855) 436-7847 for more information.