Dental informatics is the name given to the application of information technology to dentistry. It is often considered a subset of medical informatics and biomedical informatics.

It is the understanding, skills and tools that enable the sharing and use of information to promote oral health and improve dental practice, research, education and management. It encompasses electronic health records, CAD/CAM technology, diagnostic digital imaging and administrative information for all dentistry disciplines.

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