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1 medhealthoutlook.com Dental Tech Edition OCT 2021 Innovators Medhealth Outlook 2021 DENTAL TECH DIGITALIZING THE DENTAL INDUSTRY Todd E. Shatkin, DDS Dr. Boris Pulec Founder and CEO OF THE YEAR Dentist23Shape TRIOS Patient Monitoring Please contact your reseller regarding availability of 3Shape products in your region Visualize changes and gain preventive insights Book a demo today!Copyright @202 1 Medhealth Outlook. All Rights Reserved. The content and images used in the publication should not be reproduced or transmitted in any form or by any means without the prior permission of Medhealth Outlook. Monica Philip Joseph Morgan Visualizers editor@medhealthoutlook.com Richard Taylor Dave WalkerSam Morris Editorial staffs Natasha Jacob Managing Editor OCT 2021 Copyright @ Medhealth Outlook 2021 Subscribe medhealthoutlook.com In dentistry, several fundamental and mutually reinforcing trends are driving profound structural changes, and the introduction of advanced digital solutions is becoming essential to stay ahead of the competition. Consolidation in dental chains has accelerated, along with technological advances, cost-effective alternatives, a lack of qualified staff, changes in patient preferences and dental curricula, as well as new standards of treatment – all this is accelerating the introduction of digital solutions. These advanced solutions will eventually cover the entire dental workflow and provide measurable benefits for dentists, technicians, and most importantly, patients. Ultimately, clinics distinguished by digitization gain significant advantages in terms of quality of results, as well as time and cost savings. New advances in technology make dental visits faster, easier, less painful, and more reliable. Due to these advancements, the dental industry is growing rapidly and looks very different than in recent years. A greater emphasis on treatment and prevention means less cavities (cavities) in the patient and a lower risk of periodontal disease. Like innovations in other health professions, these new technologies will have a major impact on how dentists treat their patients and how people care for their oral health at home. This list is just the tip of the iceberg, as dental technology is constantly evolving. As new needs are discovered in patient care, dental innovations are poised to completely revolutionize the world of dentistry and the way we view oral health. Editors Note For a Better World, Better Smile: Dentistry on a New Tech High Natasha Jacob Managing Editor Sam Morris Sales sam@medhealthoutlook.com sales@medhealthoutlook.com08PAGE NO 22 30 An Innovator in Dental Lasers The Paradigm Shift BIOLASE TELEDENTISTRY : John R. Beaver President & CEO 26 Combining Clinical Expertise with Machine Learning ORCA DENTAL AI Daniel Abraham, Founder & President Dr. Maria Kunstadter Founder PAGE NO : 16 - 28 Innovators Medhealth Outlook 2021 Medical Billing & Coding DIGITALIZING THE DENTAL INDUSTRY32 Contents Todd E. Shatkin, DDS 2021 Dentist of the Year 16 OF THE YEAR Dentist 18 24 42 Gary Alex, DMD Mark T. Murphy, DDS, D ABDSM, Principal, Funktional Sleep LLC Dr. Gary Alex, DMD at CompuserveDr. Jerry Hu DURABLE ADHESIVE DENTISTRY IS AN EXACT SCIENCE HIGH-TECH NON-INVASIVE SOLUTIONS FOR SLEEP APNEA ZIRCONIA – SEPARATING FACT FROM FICTION THE FIELD OF ORTHOTROPICSPAGE NO 8 COVER STORY Dr. Boris Pulec Founder and CEO9 PAGE NO DIGITALIZING THE DENTAL INDUSTRY Consult-PRO CLOUDENT—by Consult-PRO is the only practice management software any dental office needs to provide efficient optimal dental care services to their patients J ust like technology is creating an impact in every industry, the same is going on with the healthcare space as well. Clinics and dental-healthcare spaces are transforming their operations with the adoption of technology and innovation. One of the foundations of healthcare reform is moving away from paper-based to digital storage systems. As technology progresses in the dental care space, it has become vital for dentists and dental specialists to move with the times. It is clear that cloud technology is here to stay and any dental practice that does not use a cloud-based practice management system will suffer the consequences. Identifying these trends and realizing that dentists and patients have the same needs all around Innovators Medhealth Outlook 2021 DENTAL TECHNext >