TEN KEY INNOVATIONS IN DENTISTRY OVER THE LAST DECATE (LITERATURE REVIEW)
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https://doi.org/10.54890/1694-8882-2025-2-215Abstract
Over the past decade, dentistry has undergone significant technological advancements that have transformed diagnostics, treatment planning, therapy, and preventive care. This paper provides an overview of ten major innovations that have found widespread clinical application: 3D printing, digital dentistry (including CAD/CAM technologies), intraoral scanners, laser technologies, minimally invasive procedures, stem cell-based regeneration, navigation systems in implantology, artificial intelligence, advanced dental biomaterials, and telemedicine.
Each of these technologies has significantly improved the precision and quality of dental care, reduced the invasiveness of procedures, and enhanced patient outcomes. Special attention is given to the rise of personalized treatment, enabling practitioners to tailor therapeutic strategies based on individual anatomical and clinical features. AI's role in radiographic analysis and treatment automation, and the increased accessibility of care via telemedicine, are also explored.
Comparative tables and visual data illustrate the effectiveness and degree of integration of these technologies into daily dental practice. Based on analysis of 15 recent and authoritative sources, the study concludes that continuous education and interdisciplinary collaboration are critical for maintaining high standards in modern dental care.
Keywords:
dentistry, innovation, 3D printing, CAD/CAM, laser, artificial intelligence, biomaterials, telemedicine, regeneration, diagnosticsReferences
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