Awareness and Attitude of Dental Professional Towards the Application of Digital Dentistry in Clinical Practice

Abstract

Introduction: Digital dentistry is revolutionizing the field of oral care. It combines advance technology with dental procedure making treatments more precise, efficient and comfortable. There are various types of digital dentistry technologies including digital imaging, computer aided design (CAD), 3D printing, Intraoral scanners. Methodology: A study based cross sectional study was carried out among dental practitioners in Pune City using convenience sampling method. The questionnaire administered via a Google form comprised 27 multiple choice questions. These questions was aimed to assess the awareness and attitude of dental professionals towards the use of digital dentistry in clinical practice. Result: In a recent study, we asked dental professionals about their awareness and attitude towards digital dentistry. 247 dental professional participated in the study which consisted of a questionnaire. 95.9% of dentists are interested in receiving training in digital dentistry. 64.7% prefer digital dentistry. 55.4% dentists agree that the future of dentistry is going digital. Conclusion: In the dental office, CAD/CAM technology enables clinicians to deliver accurate and aesthetically pleasing indirect fixed restorations during the same visit. Chairside digital impression systems contribute to the creation of precise laboratory models and restorations, reducing chairside time and enhancing esthetics with fine-tuned precision.