Digital dentistry for small clinics: Is the ROI worth it?

The benefits of digital dentistry are increasingly clear with many small clinic owners standing at the crossroads. They see peers sharing digital impression scans, slashing the lab turnaround times and clinics advertising same day crowns.

- DR VIKAS AGARWAL

With integrated advanced technologies, the dental industry is undergoing a paradigm shift. This digital transformation transforms patient care, diagnostics and treatment planning, changing the future of the dental industry. With this, digital dentistry is fast becoming accessible to smaller, independent clinics that were once elite dental chains or hospitals. Technology intervention in dentistry is streamlining processes and redefining the patient experience across the board.

Traditionally, small dental practices relied on manual tools and techniques, making digital evolution both a promise and a pressing challenge. However, patients now expect quicker, more comfortable and accurate treatments. Digital tools not only meet these expectations but often exceed them delivering more predictable results.

The benefits of digital dentistry are increasingly clear with many small clinic owners standing at the crossroads. They see peers sharing digital impression scans, slashing the lab turnaround times and clinics advertising same day crowns. Having said that, they grapple with limited budgets, staff training challenges and space constraints which raises the question on Return on Investment (ROI) from digital dentistry.

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