Exam 7: Information Technology in Dentistry

In dentistry as in other fields, expert systems or ________ (CDSS) can help.

________ is concerned with diagnosing and treating diseases of the gums and other structures supporting the teeth.

________ invasive dentistry emphasizes prevention and the least possible intervention.

The electronic dental chart is standardized, easy to search, and easy to read. It will include ________.

________ (usually Streptococcus) are the cause of tooth decay and periodontal disease.

________ emphasizes prevention and the least possible intervention.

________ involves the application of a material to the tooth that can be shaped and polished.

The earliest application of information technology in the dentist's office, as in so many other offices, was ________, related to bookkeeping and accounting.

The ________ will be standardized, easy to search, and easy to read. It will integrate practice management tasks (administrative applications) with clinical information.

________ is currently used to diagnose cavities. An electric current is passed through a tooth, and the tooth's resistance is measured.

Computer-controlled injections are administered by the ________. It includes a microprocessor that measures tissue density; this ensures a steady flow of anesthetic.

________ can be used to replace missing teeth.

________ lasers can find pits in tooth enamel that may become cavities.

________ combines computer technology with dentistry to create a basis for research, education, and the solution of real-world problems in oral health care using computer applications.

The fiber optic camera is analogous to the ________ used in surgery. It is used to view an area that is normally difficult to see.

________ is currently used to diagnose cavities. An electric current is passed through a tooth, and the tooth's resistance is measured. A decayed tooth has a different resistance reading than a healthy tooth.

________ among dentists is rising.

________ combines computer technology with dentistry to create a basis for research, education, and the solution of real-world problems in oral health care using computer applications.

________ among dentists is rising; for example, some dentists deal with geriatrics, others with diagnostics, and others with cosmetic dentistry.

________ involves using a digital camera to obtain images of teeth transilluminated with white light.