Dental Tribune U.S. Edition No. 3, 2018

A10 INDUSTRY NEWS Dental Tribune U.S. Edition | March 2018 Digital technology is transforming dentistry for patient and practitioner Technological advancements are per- petual catalysts for changes that contin- ue to transform the way we operate on a daily basis. For progressive practitio- ners, the constant wave of new technol- ogy provides an auspicious opportunity to increase prosperity and experience substantial benefits in other areas. For decades, dental practitioners have been pigeonholed to tediously rep- etitious practices such as the monoto- nous treatment of caries and removal of plaque buildup. Despite this, the prevalence of malocclusion in modern children is approaching 100 percent and this growing incidence is enabling dentists to widen their scope of prac- tice with the prospect of providing biological-based orthodontic treatment for children. Additionally, the recogni- tion of sleep-related breathing disorders in dental patients is increasing, with recent research finding a relationship between the prevalence of malocclusion and dysfunctional breathing.1 With this in mind, practitioners look- ing to diversify their pediatric treat- ment options in the increasingly com- petitive market that is modern dentistry should consider the benefits modern technology can offer. The implemen- tation of eLearning tools in American classrooms has produced a generation of students that feels comfortable us- ing screen-based technology for self- directed learning and appreciative of the low-pressure environment it offers. Senior Myobrace Educator Jessica Maidman is an advocate for patient edu- cation through the use of digital learn- ing tools, and she considers the patient’s first encounter with The Myobrace® System an important stepping stone for ongoing education and compliance. “As an educator, I use our Myobrace apps to deliver information to my patient in a child-friendly manner. It helps them understand the causes of their devel- opmental issues, as well as the need for early intervention and corrective treat- ment,” Maidman said. “I have learned that children respond much better to learning from new and interesting technologies rather than an authoritative figure such as a dentist. The results are much more consistent because the information is being deliv- ered the same way each and every time.” AD Senior Myobrace Educator Jessica Maidman: ‘Children respond much better to learning from new and interesting technologies.’ Illustration/Provided by Myofunctional Research Myofunctional Research Co. (MRC) provides eLearning software in all ma- jor digital platforms, enabling simple implementation for almost any practice. Taking advantage of these modern tech- nologies enables any practice to trans- form into a tech-savvy environment that has an edge over competitors. MRC regularly hosts seminars in the United States that provide practitioners with hands-on experience in learning new myofunctional techniques for the treatment of malocclusion, dysfunc- tional breathing and TMJ disorders as well as the implementation of eLearn- ing tools in almost any practice. Visit www.myoresearch.com to find a seminar near you or learn more about the Myo- brace Member and Certified Provider programs. ÿ Reference 1. American Journal of Orthodontics & Dentofa- cial Orthopedics 2016; 150:937-44 (Source: Myofunctional Research)

Dental Tribune U.S. Edition No. 3, 2018

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