Science and technology … and dentistry. Yes, it’s no mistake.
Science and technology have a huge influence on our daily lives; we depend on technology almost every minute of every day and science underpins most of the inventions and medical practices we come across every day.
More complex than ever before
People have been fascinated by science since the dawn of time; however, with advances in modern technology, science has become more complex and detailed than ever before. Science is particularly important for medical research; scientific research has been used to find new treatments, test new medications, examine new techniques and millions of people have been helped and even saved by science.
Technology surrounds us
We are surrounded by technology on a daily basis; everywhere we go and everything we do is associated with technology to some degree, from using an oyster card to travel around London and making a cup of tea in the morning to sending emails to friends and flying to other countries. Technology is also replacing more traditional methods and techniques in many fields and the introduction of the computer revolutionised the way most companies work.
Effective procedures
In the medical industry, technology has replaced laborious, long-winded and potentially inaccurate methods and procedures with simple, quick and effective procedures. Technology is used in hospitals, surgeries, clinics and dental practices all over the country everyday and we rely on it heavily. New machines help to improve accuracy, eliminate human error and deliver results in a much shorter space of time; technology also helps to ease the pressure on medical professionals.
Dental technology
In dentistry, new technology has had a similar impact; treatment times are now shorter, accuracy is improved and results are better. Laser dentistry is one of the major new concepts in modern dentistry and is replacing an increasing number of traditional procedures. Using intensive laser beams, rather than conventional methods helps to reduce damage to surrounding healthy tissue, as well as reducing healing time, reducing the risk of infection and eliminating the need for anaesthetic and the use of needles. Laser dentistry can also be used to detect very early warning signs of decay, which means treatment can be administered very early on; this reduces the risk of the condition developing and improves the chances of the tooth surviving.
Advanced dentistry
Other popular new machines include Cerec, which is a revolutionary new system which allows dentists to design and manufacture new restorations on site; this eliminates the need for patients to make multiple appointments and allows the dentist to take full control of the design of the restoration and make adjustments without wasting the patient’s or technician’s time. Cerec is also beneficial for the patient because it means they do not have to come back for further appointments; this also reduces the amount of times they have to have anaesthetic, which can be traumatic for some anxious patients.
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