Use of Electronic Imaging Programs in Dental Practice

Abstract

1.Background/Objectives: Digital radiography has continuously evolved as an innovative technology in dental imaging for nearly two decades. Digital radiography sensors are divided into: storage phosphor plates (SPPs) called photostimulable phosphor plates (PSPs), silicon devices such as charge-coupled devices (CCDs) or complementary metal oxide semiconductors (CMOS). Digital imaging programs facilitate precise treatment planning by providing detailed images that can be easily manipulated and analyzed 2.Methods: The study period February to March 2025 with a study area of urban and peri-urban areaApproach method: 125 questionnaires were distributed to dentists practicing in urban and peri-urban area, 98 completed questionnaires were returned only 78 questionnaires remained in the study and 20 questionnaires were discarded due to incomplete completion or non-use of electronic medical imaging programs in current medical practice 3.Results: 46% of the doctors work in large private dental clinics, 40% in small private dental clinics and 14% in individual practices, Approximately 55% of respondents reported using electronic imaging programs frequently (more than 50% of the time) in the dental office on a daily basis, while 22% reported using them moderately (between 25% and 50% of the time), 12% use them always and 11% use them only occasionally (less than 25% of the time). 4.Conclusion: Electronic imaging programs offer numerous benefits, including enhanced diagnostic accuracy, more effective treatment planning, improved communication with patients, and streamlined image storage and retrieval.