Using video material for communication with the dental technician
The purpose of this first case report was to evaluate video material as a communication tool with the dental technician.
The purpose of this first case report was to evaluate video material as a communication tool with the dental technician. A lightweight loupe mounted HD-video camera was used to capture the viewpoint of the dentist and the dental technician during the daily work. The verbal instruction was recorded as well. In three representative cases the video material with the verbal instructions and photographs formed an essential part of the communication to enhance the cooperation of the dental technician and the dentist.
Klinisk relevans:
It is essential that the dentist and dental technician work together effectively as a team. A video allows the dental technician receives significantly extra information about patient’s intraoral condition: movements of lower jaw, resilience of the oral mucosa, smile line and colour of teeth can easily be seen. In addition the dentist can receive essential information from the dental technician. Video material enhances the communication with the dental technician and a higher level of co-operation is reached.
