As the dental community welcomes 2020, it’s a good time to look at the dental and in-office trends the upcoming year will bring. From technological advances (e.g. robotic dental) to improving business practices to optimizing the patient experience, the dental industry will be well-equipped to streamline operations and improve patient volume. The best way to achieve your objectives is to consult a lawyer who represents dental professionals.
Dental Industry Trends 2020
From the latest dental technology to enhance operations and better patient outcomes, the most significant dental trends of 2020 are as follows.
Laser Dentistry
Many observers agree that laser dentistry will be one of the most important dental trends in the new year. Laser dentistry offers many potential benefits, such as:
- Whitening teeth
- Preventing tooth decay
- Reshaping the gums
- Preparation of tooth enamel for refilling
- Eradicating lesions
Digital Impressions
Digital impressions will allow dentists to eliminate using wax and clay for molding patient’s casts thereby avoiding damage and deteriorated casts.
Dental 3D Printers
3D Dental Printers are dramatically reducing the cost, timing, and issues associated with tooth replacement by revolutionizing both dental and orthodontic practices. Dental 3D printers will advance the total replacement process (e.g. crowns, veneers) by expanding the production of custom aligns.
Natural Dental Product
As with most industries, going green is becoming the hippest trend in the dental space. More patients are demanding and using natural health care oral products, which means dental practices must also go with natural hygiene oral products.
Advancement in Patient Experience
Improvements in dental trends must ultimately yield a better patient experience if your goal is to have a successful dental practice. Patients deserve comfortable and reliable dentists, products, and outcomes, which requires dentists to improve services such as check-in, check- out, appointments, and alternative payment options.
Patient Tracking and Management Software
By automating and digitizing operations through the use of Digital Automation Technology, such software applications can enhance the efficiency of your practice and ultimately improve the patient experience.
Why This Matters
The more things change, the more they stay the same, or so it’s been said. And the same holds true for dentistry. Despite the technological trends and operational efficiencies on the horizon, having a successful dental practice hinges on satisfying patient experiences and most of all, successful outcomes. When it comes to managing your dental practice, it’s wise to work with an attorney who can help to master your future.