Manju Natarajan
Merrimack College, USA
Title: Intersection of technology and dentistry: Emerging major breakthroughs
Biography
Biography: Manju Natarajan
Abstract
Technological advancements in dentistry such as VELscope, Digital X-rays, Laser dentistry needs no introduction to the
dental community and it is hard to imagine a dental office without such technologies but modern technologies powered
by artificial intelligence and big data is paving way for even more advancements that would not only make a dentists life easy
but make it a pleasant visit for patients and a more productive environment for office staff. This poster attempts to explore the
application of technologies such as robotics and its role in implantology/dental assisting, virtual reality and its role in treating
dental anxiety and augmented reality for treatment pre-visualization in a dental office. Although these advancements are in
various stages of maturity and it could be some time before widespread deployment is seen, it is important to openly debate the
pros and cons of such technological applications. This poster is expected to trigger a spark in such conversations.