Embracing new technology, with caution

Dental manufacturers frequently present clinicians with new “cutting edge” materials, devices or technology. These usually come great promise for bettering the status quo in their practices, and of putting them ahead colleagues market place. However before succumbing to advertorial hype, abandoning old materials equipment, practitioners need evaluate offering against “gold standard” if one exists. This entails comparing it “the benchmark” practice/ product that is routinely used under reasonable conditions, answering a number clinically scientifically pertinent questions. If they are then confident has beenthrough extensive trials, results have been analysed appropriate tests by independent investigators, reporting thereof accurate, reliable, repeatable, sensitive, specific applicable, may consider making practice changes. While admirable be open minded willing embrace adapt modern technology, this should only done change proven superior reliable routine practices. It incumbent on all keep abreast current trends through many platforms available. They also strive towards being life-long learners who curious, minded, flexible, learn skills, adapting work advances. will hopefully lead having more fruitful careers, equip provide best possible service care patients.