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Dental endoscope
Light source
Remote head micro camera
Fiber Optic
1st invented
Expensive
Heavy/difficult to move
around
Separate boxed light
source
Cable from box to
handpiece
USB cameras
Easier to use
Light source built in
Images uploaded directly
to computer
Wired and wireless
Modern
Gendex AcuCam
Digi-Doc
USB CAMERAS
Hygienist
General Dentists
Orthodontist
Periodontist
Prosthodontist
Pediatric Dentists
Capture abnormalities
Aid in periodontal assessment
Dental charting
Track patient progression/regression
Aid in patient education
Patient education
Diagnosis
Restorations
Patient files
Insurance companies
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TRAINING
No specific training
Self training
One-on-one training
CE courses
https://
youtu.be/ZyirgWb5WRY
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Aid in communication
barriers
Attention grabber
Painless
No radiation
Patient education
Diagnostic tool
Easy to use/convenient
Paperless
Immediate image
upload
Images saved to patient
files
Easy access
Lightweight
Economical
Size of a hand piece
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Cost
Oral structures in the way
Technological dependence
USB drive recommended
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Better interpretation
Impact on patient life
NOT meant to replace diagnostic tools
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Seeing is believing
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REFERENCES
QUESTIONS?
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