Dental Digital Literacy 

Digital literacy is not just about being able to understand digital tools, it about:

• Being aware, knowing how to access digital information and resources 

• Using, being able to use digital tools and content for your own benefit

• Developing, being able to create and develop your own digital content

• Sharing, knowing how to share Digital content effectively 

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Dentistry as part of the healthcare system uses technology in a variety of ways, through:

• Clinical technology (intra oral cameras, scanning technology, assistive clinical procedure technology)

• Communication (between patients and clinicians)

• Research (Machine learning, data analytics, data collection)

• Security (Cyber security)

• Health promotion (digital health promotion, targeted promotion)

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How

• Engage with the digital literacy project, check out the links and resources

• Is your practice using technology to its best advantage?

• Engage via social media using the hasta digitaldent

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