The Relationship Between Science And Dentistry
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Any experienced dentist would testify to the fact the breakthroughs in science play a major role in the advancements of new dental and medical technologies. We can even go so far as to say that dental practice would not be where it is without scientific research. 

 The dental practice has benefited from scientific trials in the form of new medicines, techniques and painkillers.  In this way dentists can know beforehand if treatments are effective or harmful. These advances in oral hygiene results in better delivery of dental care for patients all over the world

Now more than ever, the dental field relies on scientific research for its credibility within advertising and branding. Because of the advances in science and technology we have many oral hygiene products so choose from. One famous example is whitening toothpaste which boasts scientific credibility when it comes to lightning the color of the teeth.

Dental practitioners often recommend specific kinds of products to their patients, including oral hygiene products that are good for the gums and teeth and also those that prevent tooth decay and gum disease. There are also many products that are made specifically for persons with sensitive teeth who feel pain whenever they eat cold or hot food and drinks.

An array of high-quality treatment is now within our grasp because of the rapid advancements of science. Today it's easy to get the perfect smile through proper scanning methods and digital imagery, invisible aligners like Invisalign and even medical implants. 

However it's important to note that even though science has a heavy weighting when it comes to the dental profession we would be remiss if we didn't acknowledge the skill level of experienced practitioners.  They are the ones who put this cutting-edge science to use within their practice. They also deal with patients which is a skill in itself.

One of the foremost new technologies is a camera-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing device that has made major impact in the dental field.  With this revolutionary technology both patients and dentists can collaborate on the design of a new smile and even alter the images that they see on the screen.

Another great innovation is rapid prototyping for state-of-the-art lingual braces like Incognito. This is a great advancement because previously dental practitioners had to use putty moulds to gain info about the teeth of their patients.  But with 3D Optical scanning devices they are now able to achieve the accuracy of custom brackets for every tooth in the mouth.

With improvements in science, the price of certain treatments has also been reduced as well as the amount of time taken to undergo these treatments. One clear example of this is having veneers done.  There is now have prefabricated veneers that are made from laser treated composite to match every individual client. The best parts it is the quick time it takes, which is under 3 hours.

The relationship between science and dentistry also have remarkable effects on patients because typically the dental office it's a scary place for most. But with the quick time it takes, and less invasive treatment options, patients will be at ease the entire time. This could lead to a reformation in the way people see dental visits.

Another aspect of science and dentistry's relationship is the changes that will take place within education.  Students learning to become a dentist would no doubt benefit from this advanced technology that they would need to learn to use in order to be effective at their jobs.  The way they are taught would need to be changed as well because they would need to have knowledge about the Digital Imaging Technologies that are available. This would require some computer knowledge and expertise.

The bottom line is that science and dentistry go hand and hand and positive developments always benefits dental care. Historically science has always been a driving force in the field of dentistry.  From way back with the invention of the dental x-ray to today with many major advancements that have greatly improve the field of dentistry.

In the future we can look forward to many new advancements that would greatly improve our lives and the lives of those we love.  With science and dentistry we will be sure to keep our smiles.