An article by Dr. Larry Emmott in August 20008’s Dental Products Review covers eight high-tech tools that you should be using for case presentation. Here’s a list of some of Dr. Emmott’s recommendations, along with notes from DentalBlogs:
- Digital Intraoral & Extraoral Cameras – Find comparisons of cameras at www.dentalcompare.com or read www.emmottonotechnology.com for more info on digital cameras.
- Image Management Software & Slide Show & Multimedia Presentation Capability – You must be able to store, retrieve, and present your digital photo album. Some photo management software also allows for creating multimedia presentation, and image manipulation software will let you digitally enhance photos to preview potential cosmetic dentistry results.
- Chairside Monitor – This is a must for any tech-savvy office. Your operatory monitor doesn’t have to be mounted on the ceiling or a swing-arm by the chair. Use a laptop, if you prefer.
- Inkjet Printer – To create quality prints of digital images, an inkjet printer is essential. If you use digital photo manipulation software, print the before and (potential) after photos for the patient to take home. He can show friends, family, and coworkers, and he can mull over the potentially attractive new self that’s within his grasp.
- Patient Education Videos – While CAESY and Dentrix are leaders in patient education, other companies are coming around. Consult-Pro now offers educational videos that can be linked with your dental website, for instance. Implant Vision has great videos that break down the technical process of implant placement into easy-to-digest images.
Remember, if you want to be high-tech, but you don’t know where to start, you can turn to Dr. Larry Emmott for professional dental technology consulting! Visit www.emmottontechnology.com for more information.
SOURCE: http://www.dentalproductsreport.com/articles/show/dpr0808_et_high-tech/3