Program Director One Brooklyn Health Brooklyn, New York, United States
Objective: This study examines the adoption, benefits, and barriers of digital impressions in pediatric dentistry across various practice settings.
Methods: A survey of AAPD members across the U.S. to collect data on demographics, practice characteristics, and digital impression use.
Results: 469 responses collected from survey. 33% use digital dentistry in everyday practice. Most respondents 62.6% work in private practice, with 49% trained in combined hospital/university programs.
Common Applications: Space maintainers – 80.7%, Orthodontic appliances – 71.7% Key Barriers to Adoption: Cost – 62.4%, Lack of training – 12.3% Factors Driving Adoption: Ease of use – 36.5%, Patient behavior – 24.3%
Conclusion: Digital impressions improve patient comfort and practice efficiency; however, cost and training remain significant barriers. Expanding training opportunities, reducing financial constraints, and strengthening lab collaborations can enhance adoption and integration into pediatric dentistry.
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