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Digital Technology
Dentistry
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Abstract
Objective: Perform a survey on the current state of digital dentistry in the daily practice of dentists in the state of Espírito Santo. Methods: A virtual questionnaire answered by 244 dentists, who were conveniently sampled and duly registered with the Regional Council of Dentistry, Espírito Santo section (CRO-ES). The analyzes were performed using the following comparative parameters: specialty and years of practice. Results: There were significant variables between having a specialty or not and the use of technology in clinical practice (p=0.03). A statistical difference was found regarding the association between professional experience in years since graduation and the perception that digital technologies improve the quality of treatment methods for patients (p=0.028). The presence or absence of a specialty was associated with communication with the laboratory regarding the digital workflow (p<0.01). Professional experience was also associated with communication with the laboratory about the workflow (p<0.001). Conclusion: Thus, it is evident that the digital workflow is evolving to be into the patient's daily routine, but there are still many limitations,due to the lack of knowledge and use by dentists, so there is an increasing need to dialogue with the laboratory, due to the need for harmony to exist in order to qualify the treatment.
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