A Picture Is Worth a Thousand Words

By Brigette R. Cooper, RDH, MS

As the saying goes, “A picture is worth a thousand words,” and today, intraoral cameras are a popular component of digital dental technology. The frequency of their use as educational tools to enhance the dental appointment has increased substantially from their inception in the late 1980s.^1,2 Intraoral cameras originated as bulky systems housed in cabinets that were transferred between operatories, which made them cumbersome to use. Over time, the technology has evolved, and modern intraoral cameras are light-weight, easily portable, and commonplace in today’s technologically advanced dental offices.^1,2

* References can be found in the original article via the link below.
Read Article