Factors Influencing Adoption of New Technologies into Dental Practice

Matthews, David; McNeil, Karen; Brillant, Martha; Tax, Cara L.; Maillet, Peggy J.; McCulloch, Christopher A.; Glogauer, Michael

doi:10.1177/2380084415627129

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“…In the final model, focus on technologies, as well as the value dentists think they add to their work explained part of the variance. “Focus,” which refers to compatibility with a dentist's professional preferences and mindset, is a determinant of adoption among professionals often found in other studies . Dentists who thought that using technologies adds more value to their work were also likely to use a higher number of technologies, which is in line with studies showing that “perceived usefulness” of technologies influences technology adoption in many sectors .…”

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confidence: 79%

“…Other factors not included in our study could contribute to a fuller explanation . Social influence and sociopolitical factors, for example, play a large role here, in the context of dentistry as well as in other health care professions . Furthermore, developments in health care in terms of financing and juridical measures, changes in the workforce and in the size and organization of dental practices, can be expected to impact on technology use as well.…”

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confidence: 97%

“…However, these studies often focused on very specific technologies, whereas in this study the ensemble of digital technologies used was investigated. Among dentists, factors relating to expected improvements to quality of care, expected added value to the practice and to the dentist, expected ease of use, and own skills and resources were found to be related to use of specific technologies. This study adds to previous studies by showing that scores on a large combination of opinion‐related scales differed between dentists with varying levels of technology use.…”

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confidence: 99%

“…Dental practitioners’ adoption of digital technologies has been investigated in several studies, giving valuable insight into dentists’ reasons for adopting specific technologies. Other studies have investigated the extent to which dental practitioners use various technologies, and for which purposes .…”

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confidence: 99%

“…This pertains to aspects of work, such as doing technical work or delivering highquality care to patients, that bring motivation, enjoyment and value to dentists' work. 18,[24][25][26] Dental practitioners' adoption of digital technologies has been investigated in several studies, [27][28][29][30][31][32][33][34][35] giving valuable insight into dentists' reasons for adopting specific technologies. Other studies have investigated the extent to which dental practitioners use various technologies, and for which purposes.…”

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A comparison study: The use of digital and conventional impression techniques in dental hygiene education

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Thompson

2024

Journal of Dental Education

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Purpose/objectivesThe study aimed to assess the applicability of digital intraoral scanning in dental hygiene education and compare the quality, efficiency, and ease of use to conventional impression techniques.MethodsTwenty‐eight first‐year dental hygiene students (DH1) at UTHealth Houston School of Dentistry (UTSD) participated in this 2022 study. Each student participated in two 4‐h lab sessions. Students took traditional alginate impressions and digital intraoral scans using Planmeca Romexis on standardized teeth during the first and second sessions. Both techniques were assessed by faculty for quality and efficiency using a standardized rubric. Participants completed a post‐survey providing insight into their perceptions of both techniques and ease of use.ResultsThe study had 100% participation in the lab sessions and survey responses (N = 28). The results showed digital scanning produced a statistically higher quality product than conventional alginate impressions (p = 0.023). The study found no statistical difference in the efficiency between the two methods. The majority of students (82%) agreed that digital intraoral scanning was easy to use (p = 0.001), and 89% agreed they would use digital intraoral scanning in clinical courses to help with patient care (p = 0.03).ConclusionIn this study, dental hygiene students with limited clinical experience learned new technology and used it to produce quality impressions compared to the conventional technique, indicating the value of introducing digital dentistry early in dental hygiene education.

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Cell-Based Therapies for Alveolar Bone and Periodontal Regeneration: Concise Review

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Orlandi

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Current regenerative strategies for alveolar bone and periodontal tissues are effective and well adopted. These are mainly based on the use of a combination of synthetic/natural scaffolds and bioactive agents, obviating the incorporation of cells. However, there are some inherent limitations associated with traditional techniques, and we hypothesized that the use of cell-based therapies as part of comprehensive regenerative protocols may help overcome these hurdles to enhance clinical outcomes. We conducted a systematic review of human controlled clinical trials investigating the clinical and/or histological effect of the use of cellbased therapies for alveolar bone and periodontal regeneration and explored the translational potential of the different cell-based strategies identified in the included trials. A total of 16 studies (11 randomized controlled trials, 5 controlled clinical trials) were included for data synthesis and qualitative analysis with meta-analyses performed when appropriate. The results suggest a clinical benefit from the use of cell therapy. Improved outcomes were shown for alveolar ridge preservation, lateral ridge augmentation, and periodontal regeneration. However, there was insufficient evidence to identify best-performing treatment modalities amongst the different cell-based techniques. In light of the clinical and histological outcomes, we identify extraction socket and challenging lateral and vertical bone defects requiring bone block grafts as strong candidates for the adjuvant application of mesenchymal stem cells. Given the complexity, invasiveness, and costs associated with techniques that include "substantial manipulation" of tissues and cells, their additional clinical benefit when compared with "minimal manipulation" must be elucidated in future trials. STEM CELLS Cell-based therapies have the potential to improve outcomes of regenerative treatment in the oral cavity. Extraction sockets and challenging lateral/vertical bone defects requiring bone block grafts are ideal candidates for the adjuvant application of mesenchymal stem cells. The present review showed that there is insufficient evidence to identify best-performing treatment modalities among the different cell-based techniques. Given the complexity, invasiveness, and costs associated with the "substantial manipulation" of tissues and cells, the clinical benefit of these techniques when compared with "minimal manipulation" must be elucidated. Further research evaluating the effectiveness of simple, fast, and economical methods for cell harvesting and processing is warranted.

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Factors Influencing Adoption of New Technologies into Dental Practice

Abstract: the decision to adopt new technologies. However, even among "early adopters," most were reluctant to use new tests or tools unless they perceived a benefit to their patients or practice.

Cited by 28 publications

References 25 publications

Dentists’ opinions on using digital technologies in dental practice

Dentists’ opinions on using digital technologies in dental practice

A comparison study: The use of digital and conventional impression techniques in dental hygiene education

Cell-Based Therapies for Alveolar Bone and Periodontal Regeneration: Concise Review

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