Wednesday, February 11, 2015

ASSURE CASE ACCEPTANCE VIA INTRAORAL VIDEO CAMERAS

The old adage, “One picture is worth a thousand words.” is never truer than when a dentist or hygienist is explaining diagnosis of dental disease/problems to a patient.  An average of over 1.3 million patients per practice day is seen by dentists and hygienists in the U.S.  These face-to-face appointments present the perfect opportunity to diagnose, educate, and motivate patients with the use of an intraoral video camera.  Easy to use and clearly understood by patients, the visual images made by the camera are the most effective tool for co-diagnosis and co-treatment planning by dentist and patient.

In today’s high-tech climate the consistent use of intraoral video cameras impresses most patients, convincing them that their dentist is on the cutting edge, technically savvy, and to be trusted.  The images become part of a patient’s record so they can be used to enhance communication with the laboratory and clarify diagnosis for insurance predetermination.

The hundredfold magnification visible on a chairside screen is an invaluable tool for diagnosis, education, record keeping, documentation of on-going treatment, and patient case acceptance.  Intraoral video cameras are now the norm expected by patients.  In order to be used on every patient at most appointments, an IVC should be set up at each chair, ready to use when needed.

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