There's been an ongoing debate within the dental industry about the superiority of electric or powered toothbrushes over traditional ones. Most people still use a manual toothbrush, with only 36% of adults in the United States using an electric toothbrush.

The American Dental Association (ADA) announced on May 21 that it will provide additional detailed guidelines to dental offices resuming their operations. The announcement came after the ADA's recommended limitation on practice ended on April 30 and saw dental clinics around the country returning to business.

As the owner of a dental clinic, do you ever think about the overall health of your business? Are you or one of your staff members monitoring your clinic's revenue and expenses? If you are not properly tracking the important financial metrics of your dental practice, you run the risk of overlooking expenses, incurring hefty penalties for filing your taxes late, having difficulty paying bills, and more.

Brushing and flossing your teeth is a vital part of your daily routine. Not only will it keep your teeth healthy, but it will also give you an attractive smile. Sadly, there are some people who don't know how to floss and brush properly. Fortunately, modern technology has given birth to useful and informative tools that will make dental care fun and effective.

With 2020 fast approaching, new dental technologies will likely emerge and provide your dental office with new and innovative ways that improve business processes, optimize patient experience, and find more efficient ways to acquire new patients. Below are some of the top dental technology trends you should watch out for in 2020.
Teledentistry
Many people find it difficult to visit the dentist for various reasons.

Dental practices can benefit from their patients’ positive experience. Ensuring that your patients only have praises for your clinic will boost your practice’s reputation, thereby attracting more customers and, consequently, increasing your revenue.

Handpieces are some of the most important tools in a dentist’s employ and though designed to last, they can deteriorate prematurely when not maintained properly. Faulty handpieces can reduce your efficiency and make treatment an unpleasant experience for patients.

Thanks to technology, dental practices have vastly improved the quality of care that they give patients. In dentistry, innovations are embraced to enhance dental care and provide patients with the best experience possible.

Here are five of the most promising technology trends in dentistry:
#1. 3D printing
There's so much that dentists can do with a powerful and time- and cost-saving technology like 3D printing.