The technologically well-equipped dental office.
The technologically well-equipped dental office.
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DOI：
10.14219/jada.archive.2003.0015
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发表时间：
2003
影响因子：
3.9
通讯作者：
T. Schleyer;H. Spallek;William C. Bartling;P. Corby
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作者：
T. Schleyer;H. Spallek;William C. Bartling;P. Corby
背景技术用于牙科实践的信息技术(IT)应用持续快速发展。超过 85% 的牙医在办公室使用计算机，并且计算机的临床使用数量正在增加。本文讨论了多种技术的最新发展水平，提供了技术装备精良的办公室的综合视图，并为技术采购决策提供了一些指导原则。结论 大多数管理应用程序都相对成熟，是当今牙科诊所顺利运作所必需的。临床应用（例如牙科和医疗健康史、图表、数字成像、诊断和治疗应用以及决策支持）的成熟程度各不相同。大多数互联网应用程序（例如基于互联网的日程安排和与患者的电子邮件通信）仍然是牙科诊所的可选辅助手段。实践意义 从业者应该制定一个全面的计划来实施或更新其办公室的 IT 基础设施。技术采购决策中需要考虑的问题包括可用性、集成、工作流程支持、成本效益分析和标准合规性。
BACKGROUND Information technology, or IT, applications for dental practice continue to develop rapidly. More than 85 percent of all dentists use computers in their offices, and the number of clinical uses for the computer is on the rise. This article discusses the state of the art of several technologies, provides an integrative view of a technologically well-equipped office and offers several guidelines for technology purchasing decisions. CONCLUSIONS Most administrative applications are relatively mature and are required for the smooth functioning of today's dental offices. Clinical applications--such as dental and medical health histories, charting, digital imaging, diagnostic and treatment applications, and decision support--vary in their degree of maturity. Most Internet applications-such as Internet-based scheduling and e-mail communication with patients--still are an optional adjunct for dental practices. PRACTICE IMPLICATIONS Practitioners should develop a comprehensive plan for implementing or updating the IT infrastructure in their offices. Issues to be considered in technology purchasing decisions include usability, integration, work flow support, cost-benefit analysis and compliance with standards.