Think about how far technology has advanced since you were growing up. Well it isn’t going to slow down anytime soon, and dentistry is no exception. Every single year, techniques, technology, and instruments are becoming more advanced and allow for patients to receive better, more reliable care than ever before. In the next decade, you can expect all sorts of new dental trends to emerge. Continue reading to learn more about them.
Teledentistry
You may have already heard of dentists using teledentistry, especially during the time of the COVID-19 pandemic. However, you can expect it to become much more popular throughout the next decade. Dental care providers intend to expand outside of their normal office spaces which will allow them to work with their patients more often. This will also make it easier to schedule visits for cleanings and checkups. Ultimately, this is an effort to give patients every possible opportunity to get essential dental care in an easy and efficient way.
Artificial Intelligence
You have seen AI technology come a long way in your lifetime. As you have already guessed, it is only expected to become more complex and useful. In the near future, AI will review x-rays and scans, crown margins, and establish aligners more accurately than ever before. This means that your dentist will be able to same time, and patients will receive higher quality treatments.
Additional Hygienist Responsibilities
Many different aspects of dentistry are growing outside of their current limits. This includes the responsibilities of hygienists as well. Depending on your state, overall supervision laws may broaden. This means hygienists are likely to receive additional responsibilities in diagnostic, preventive, and restorative care so your dentist can focus more time on complex and specialty procedures.
Payment Models
Dentists are looking to find new ways to offer bookings, payments, and preauthorization for patients. Dental will become integrated into systematic healthcare systems online. This means it will become easier to track dental data, and payments will become more transparent than ever before. In the end, payments will be made more secure.
Group Dentistry
For many patients, maximizing dental insurance benefits can be confusing to do. With so many plans and providers out there, navigating your own can be a pain. However, in the next 10 years, dental offices are planning to join together in order to provide more affordable services and standardized systems of patients. This will give patients a better understanding of how their benefits work and the best way to maximize them.
2030 will be here before you know it, and there are all sorts of exciting things to look forward to. With these new dental trends coming to light, you can expect higher quality care than ever before.
About the Practice
At Legacy Dentistry, you have two skilled dentists providing quality care to their patients in Midlothian, TX. Dr. Tony Nguyen earned his dental doctorate from the Nova Southeastern College of Dental Medicine. Dr. Mark Desimone earned his DDS from Louisiana State University. They are both affiliated with the Academy of General Dentistry and the American Dental Implant Association. For more information on dental technology or to schedule an appointment, visit their website or call (972) 723-1148.