Adoption of new digital dental technology in dental practice

Abstract

This study explores dental professionals adopt new digital dental technologies in Thailand. Using a qualitative method, semi-structured interviews were conducted with four dentists and two dental assistants with 3–10 years of experience. Most viewed these technologies as beneficial for convenience, time-saving, reducing human error, and improving patient experience. However, challenges such as high equipment costs, lack of training, limited technical support, and resistance to change remain. Environmental factors like clinic readiness, equipment availability, influence from colleagues, play a role in adoption decisions. The study provides recommendations to support effective adoption new digital technologies in dental practice.