Intraoral Camera Facilitates New Clarity of Communication Between Dentists and Patients

PLYMOUTH, Minn. - Nov. 14, 2016 - PRLog -- Dr. Kamal Ahmed has proudly served Minneapolis-area residents out of his Plymouth-based practice, Artisan Dental, for years. Renowned for his highly personal approach, Dr. Ahmed, who prefers to be called Kamal by his patients, has utilized technologies such as the Panorex x-ray machine to provide service with transparency and comfort. Now, he is proud to be using the intraoral camera to provide patients with even more information.

Intraoral cameras are handheld devices which transmit the image being created by a camera to a computer network within the office. The technician inserts the device into the patient's mouth, creating highly detailed close-up images of the mouth from any angle. Most intraoral cameras auto-focus and have their own LED lights, allowing them to capture highly detailed images.

Because the images are instantly transmitted to the office's computer network, dentists, and their patients are able to look at the results together. While x-rays are still necessary to detect problems below the gums, the images taken with an intraoral camera are easy for patients to interpret, allowing them to have a greater role in the decision-making process. Many dentists praise intraoral cameras for promoting patient acceptance and understanding. Patients have also praised the cameras for providing them with images that can be easily explained to insurance companies and caregivers. A series of images taken over several years can provide information about tooth movement and decay which might be difficult to convey otherwise.

The intraoral camera's ability to capture unusual angles also makes it an indispensable tool for doctors and hygienists looking for early warning signs or monitoring the progress of complicated procedures. The combination of real color images, magnification, and lighting makes them state-of-the-art pieces of equipment. Artisan Dental is always looking for new ways to help patients make choices with confidence, and with intraoral camera technology, both patient and doctor are able to stay well-informed about everything that is happening in a patient's mouth.

Dr. Kamal Ahmed owns Artisan Dental, located at 4000 Annapolis Lane, Suite 103, Plymouth, Minnesota, 55447. To set up an appointment, call 763-445-2455 or send an email through the office's appointment web page (http://www.artisandentalmn.com/contact-us/) at ArtisanDentalMN.com (http://www.artisandentalmn.com/).