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You'll find it everywhere today - in telephones, cars,
home appliances, you name it. I'm talking about computer
technology. Like other professionals, your dentist may
rely on computer technology to care for your teeth.
One of the newest wrinkles in digital dental care is
a computer program for checking your teeth. It's called
periodontal screening software, and uses voice-activated
technology.
Your dentist wears a headset with a microphone while
measuring the pocket depth of each tooth. The computer
records the dentist's voice reciting those measurements,
then produces a color graphic displaying those measurements
-- healthy gums in one color and problem areas in another
color.
The graphic helps you understand your oral health and
plan any necessary treatment. Then your dentist stores
the graphic, prints it or e-mails to a specialists needed.
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