What technology do I actually need for a dental case presentation?
Far less than the vendors want to sell you. Digital photos are non-negotiable, because you can show the patient their own mouth and what they could look like after. Panoramics are gold since they’re a flat, left-to-right image anybody can read. A digital smile preview matters because people buy what they can picture, single tooth, anterior, or full arch. A large monitor is a must so everyone in the room can actually see what you’re pointing at. That’s the core. You don’t need a room full of gadgets to sell ethically. You need tools that create understanding. Audit your operatory. If a piece of tech doesn’t help the patient see and grasp their situation, it isn’t a selling tool, it’s decoration.
If the answers you are finding here resonate with you, my team and I work with a small group of clients each year. The next step is a complimentary Discovery Consultation and Practice Review with Dr. McAnally.