Ncreasing Competencies & Integrating Technologies in Dental Public Health

In India, the fast adoption of newer technologies in all fields of operation has caused many heads to turn towards Public Health dentistry.Public health, being a field concerned with the general well-being of society, should incorporate and utilize cutting-edge technology.Constraints and resources should not be used as an excuse for not embracing new technology because, in the long run, technology adoption will save money.Three recent technologies have been examined for integration into public health in this article, which would be beneficial.To begin with, Artificial Intelligence may be efficiently employed in Oral Health Surveillance to offer timely and valuable information to Public Health staff.Second, in a well-equipped mobile Dental Clinic, 3D printing can be utilized to construct preventive equipment such as Space Maintainers, Dentures, and Splints in the same visit.As a result, it may be used to provide these preventive and rehabilitation services even in remote places, achieving "Health for All".Finally, smart gadgets such as smart phones, smart watches, and the apps that go with them may be utilized to effectively educate individuals of all ages, resulting in a beneficial shift in their behaviour.Training in these technologies will increase competencies as a Public Health Dentist and open up novel possibilities for exploration.