Today we were suppose to go over the Intraoral camera.
Well, they ran out of barriers, so we didn't get to take any pictures today.
This is not like an x-ray. Say someone has a HUGE lesion on their tongue. You could always describe it with a thousand words, or you could just take a picture and describe it in a few words.
Using a USB cord, the pt. can see what the camera sees. It shows right up on the screen next to the pt. chair. I think EVERY office should get with the times and have both computers in the room, as well as a USB camera to take pictures on that instantly upload. ... just sayin'.
The camera is also very helpful with pt. motivation. We all know that Dental Hygienists are known for nagging and being pushy toward preventing disease. (not the same can be said for the DDS... tsk tsk)
If a pt can see what they are doing to their mouth, it might just help someone stop smoking or brush their teeth more than once a year.
Maybe once we actually get the chance to use the intraoral camera, I'll have a little more to say about it. :)
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