Technology with a clinical purpose
Digital dentistry connects records, treatment planning, design, and manufacturing. Its value depends on the clinical question and the quality of each step—not simply on how new a device looks.
Explore the workflow
Learn about digital anesthetic delivery, intraoral scanning, intraoral photography, facial scanning, smile design, CAD/CAM, 3D printing, and guided implant surgery.
An optical intraoral scan records visible surfaces. A CBCT examination uses X-rays to assess three-dimensional anatomy when justified; the two are not interchangeable. Imaging should be selected for a clinical reason. FDA imaging guidance.
What still needs a dentist?
The dentist must interpret findings, assess the gums and bite, choose suitable materials, and verify the finished restoration. A digital preview is a discussion aid; it is not a promise of an identical result.
Ask which parts of your proposed treatment use digital records, why they are useful, and whether conventional records or additional verification are also needed.