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Turn checkups into growth moments. Use AI in your diagnostics.
For many practices, the intraoral scanner is still seen primarily as a tool within the treatment process. It improves the impression taking process . It streamlines the work you do. It replaces messy analog processes.
This is all great. But what if it could also transform your checkups into one of your strongest growth drivers?
Transforming that checkup moment is the core theme of our ebook , Practice Building Technology: An introduction to scanner-based AI diagnostics and it challenges a simple assumption that digital pathways are only about efficiency.
We believe digital pathways are also about engagement.
Diagnostic transparency – a new dentistry trend?
When patients struggle to understand what’s happening in their mouth, treatment decisions can become harder for them.
Traditional checkups rely heavily on verbal explanations . X-rays are abstract. Probe measurements mean little to patients. As a doctor, you can try and explain as best you can, and your patient must trust. But maybe, as the saying goes, seeing is believing.
Digital diagnostics changes the dynamic.
With diagnostic aid software , clinicians can:
- Visually highlight surface caries, tooth wear, gingival recession, and plaque
- Manually compare scans over time to track changes
- Share findings directly to the patient’s mobile device
The checkup becomes visually engaging.
And that shift matters.
When we surveyed 264 consumers who experienced intraoral scanning and were shown a demo of the Dx Plus AI diagnostic software , we saw that:
- 89% would be more likely to accept treatment
- 79% would recommend a dentist using the software
- 74% would pay more for a checkup with the software
- 71% were more likely to book their next appointment
This is how technology can ladder into patient relationships.
From reactive dentistry to early-care mindset
One of the most powerful themes in the ebook is the move toward early care.
When early-stage lesions or plaque accumulation are visualized clearly, patients can proactively combat their development. On subsequent visits, they can then follow their oral health journey over time.
This supports:
- Patient loyalty
- Early care
- Higher likelihood of treatment acceptance
- Ongoing engagement between visits
The visualizations based on the scan become more than a snapshot. It becomes a reference point for long-term care.
“The technology is becoming a part of the discussion with the patient, not only in the dental office but also sending the patient home with that data on their device.”
Dr. Michael Scherer
That’s where practices start building loyalty, not just completing appointments.
Why this matters for your practice
If you’re evaluating digital diagnostics, the real question becomes less:
“Can I afford to implement this?”
but:
“What happens to my checkups, and my patient relationships, if I don’t?”Routine exams can become moments of clarity, confidence and conversation when diagnostics are supported by clear visuals and transparency.
Want the full picture?
In the complete ebook, you’ll discover:
- How AI-assisted diagnostics works alongside TRIOS 6 scans
- How to integrate digital checkups into your routine
- The research behind patient comprehension and treatment acceptance
If you’re serious about strengthening engagement, increasing the likelihood of treatment acceptance , and building a more proactive model of care, it’s essential reading.
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Dx Plus is not cleared by the FDA for clinical use in the USA.