Robo-dentist!

A patient in China has undergone dental implant surgery with no human intervention, prompting speculation that the future of our industry could be robotic! The one-hour op saw the female patient have two teeth 3D printed and inserted into her mouth by a robot, while dentists merely supervised. It’s hoped the technology might solve the current shortage of dentists, which is affecting patients from Shanghai to Cornwall – but we think it’s hard to beat the human touch!

Read the full story https://www.dentistry.co.uk/2019/04/26/robot-dentist-china-first-fit-implants-patient-without-human-involvement/