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Reality Engineering Launches Interactive 3-D Technology to Transform Dentist-Patient Communications
In a recent beta test of MedVisor|dental ™, 15 dentists in the Pacific Northwest put the new tool to the test with their patients. Patients and doctors alike responded with enthusiasm at the paradigm shift in communication.
"MedVisor|dental beautifully translates complicated medical terms and procedures into understandable language through 3-D animations displayed on our computer screen,” said Mark DiRe, DDS, who has long been interested in utilizing technology to improve the patient experience in his Bellevue, Wash., practice. “I can depend on MedVisor|dental to easily illustrate complicated diagnoses and operations to patients where before, reams of paper and hours of explanation would have been required and still may have fallen short.”
" Patients can now receive personalized information through MedVisor|dental 's™ custom import/export capabilities that incorporate data unique to that individual. From intraoral photos to x-rays of an individual's teeth, the tool sets a new standard for consultation and treatment planning.
The flagship product of Reality Engineering, a product development firm in Washington state MedVisor|dental promises to close in on the substantial communication gap between patient and doctor, thereby enhancing the patient's understanding and acceptance of treatment recommendations.
Drawing on MedVisor|dental's™ professionally animated visuals and interactive capabilities, a dentist can discuss implant particulars with a patient in one operatory equipped with a chair-side monitor while down the hall, a dental hygienist can review the art of brushing and flossing teeth with a younger patient and parents. Later, the portable MedVisor|dental ™ can be carried to the operatory or a consulting room via a wireless slate-style tablet. MedVisor|dental is interactive; drawing, notation and highlighting tools are at the dentist's fingertips when most needed.
MedVisor|dental ™ establishes greater patient comprehension while professionals can easily access retrievable records of dialogue. In addition, patients with cultural or language barriers are better able to grasp pertinent information using MedVisor|dental's realistic visual diagrams.
Reality Engineering's new dental office innovation can be utilized in an integrated tablet PC with Microsoft Windows XP functionality that is engineered to meet the healthcare professional's broad range of computing. Alternatively, it can be installed in a practitioner's existing computer system for use on chair-side monitors with an electronic writing pad.
“Patients who may have been unclear about their dental health and treatment options now can make sound decisions based on a clearer understanding. Dentists who use MedVisor|dental as a communication tool will appreciate the dramatically enhanced interest and understanding by their patients," said Ron Sakaguchi, DDS, MS, PhD, associate dean for technology and innovation and a professor at Oregon Health and Sciences University. "Healthcare professionals can expect better doctor-patient communication and relationships as a result of boosting patient understanding to a higher level.”
MedVisor|dental ™ will debut Feb. 25-27 at the Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting, Booth # 2856. After the show, the computer package will be available directly through Reality Engineering at 888.338.4767 or by visiting medvisordental.com.
About Reality Engineering
Reality Engineering is a privately held product development firm in Vancouver, Washington, that specializes in three-dimensional animations for industrial and professional applications. The company's flagship product is MedVisor|dental, an interactive tool designed to enhance understanding between healthcare professionals and their patients.
Media: For information and photos, contact Michelle Lum, 888.338.4767
SOURCE: Reality Engineering
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