CATEGORY AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST 47 In 2025, dentistry will continue to evolve with key advancements in AIpowered diagnostics, cosmetic dentistry, CAD-CAM dental reconstruction, and new-age subperiosteal dental implants. Advanced imaging software that is AIpowered is improving early detection of periodontal disease, dental caries, and oral pre-cancerous and cancerous lesions. Integrating AI tools in dental practice is expected to exponentially grow in 2025. Recent advancements in computer aided design and manufacturing (CADCAM) provide cost efficiencies and rapid same day production of dentures, crowns and bridges. The practical advantages of chairside CAD-CAM personalised dental prosthetics cannot be overstated as the technology of 3D printing and CNC milling in the dental surgery will reduce reliance on external dental labs. Speaking of CAD-CAM, the new age subperiosteal dental implants have already hit the market and 2025 with see a big growth in the use of these devices, such as the Australian made Osseoframe. These devices promise to deliver immediate fixed teeth in patients who lack sufficient bone for conventional dental implants without the need for ridge augmentation. Implant surgery and jaw reconstruction will increasingly rely on custom guides to improve the accuracy and precision of osteotomies and dental fixture placement in jaws. These improvements will result in better outcomes and fewer complications for patients. In recent years, dentistry has The current state of dentistry and likely trends in 2025 From Dr George Dimitroulis, MDSc, PhD, Clinical Director – MAXONIQ positioned itself at the forefront of early systemic disease detection such as diabetes and cardiovascular disease. Salivary biomarkers have become available for commercial use with some dental practices offering early detection services as part of a comprehensive dental assessment. Preventive dentistry will continue to grow as patients are increasingly seeking holistic and preventative approaches to their general health and wellbeing with the mouth acting as a window to other systemic diseases. The demand for cosmetic and aesthetic dentistry, as well as orthodontics, has dramatically increased. Clear aligners have made an incredible impact in the delivery of orthodontic treatment with demand growing at 15% per year. This has hastened the introduction of digital scanners into mainstream dental practices that has largely curtailed the use of impression materials. Cosmetic dentistry is also on the rise as patients who seek that ideal smile are also offered the option of botox and lip filler injections by the same dental practitioner who is providing the porcelain veneers. In 2025, dentistry will continue to evolve through AI-driven tools that will help improve diagnosis and treatment planning. CAD-CAM technologies have revolutionised the production of prosthetic teeth while custom surgical guides have improved surgical outcomes for implants and jaw reconstruction. The new-age subperiosteal dental implant will be the biggest change in 2025 that will revolutionise the provision of fixed teeth in atrophic jaws. The growing emphasis on cosmetic dentistry which has evolved to include soft tissue enhancement of the lips and face has expanded the practice of dentistry outside the confines of the oral cavity. Dental professionals must keep up to date with rapidly evolving technologies and health trends to ensure their practice remains sustainable in a time where progress waits for no-one. u WWW.CHLOROFLUOR.COM.AU AUSTRALIAN FOR STRONG, HEALTHY TEETH & GUMS INSIGHT 2025 Dr George Dimitroulis
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