IntroductionFollowing the 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck central Chile in 2010, widespread infrastructure damage left hundreds of thousands of people without access to basic healthcare, including dental services. Dental emergencies quickly emerged as a significant secondary health crisis, with trauma-related dental injuries, infections from untreated conditions, and tooth loss complicating an already dire humanitarian situation. […]

IntroductionA major public dental hospital in Stockholm committed to aligning its operations with Sweden’s ambitious environmental goals, particularly the target for the Swedish healthcare sector to become carbon neutral by 2045. While providing excellent clinical care, the facility’s environmental performance lagged behind national benchmarks, with excessive energy consumption, significant medical waste generation, and water usage

IntroductionThe Dadaab refugee complex in Kenya, one of the world’s largest refugee settlements, faced critical gaps in dental care services for its population of over 200,000 refugees. Dental pain and infections were among the most common medical complaints, yet no dedicated dental services existed within the camp. Emergency cases required difficult and expensive referrals to

IntroductionA premium dental clinic in Dubai, catering to high-net-worth individuals and medical tourists, sought to differentiate itself through cutting-edge technology and unparalleled patient experiences. Despite its upscale location and reputation for clinical excellence, the clinic faced challenges in optimizing operational workflows and delivering the seamless, high-tech experience that Dubai’s discerning clientele expected. The management recognized

IntroductionChildren in Vietnam’s Mekong Delta region suffer from high rates of dental caries and poor oral health awareness, with limited access to professional dental care. Traditional dental education approaches had failed to make significant impact due to limited engagement and resource constraints. An innovative, technology-enhanced oral health education program was developed to address these challenges

IntroductionRussian research stations in the Arctic region face extreme challenges in providing healthcare services, including dental care. With temperatures plummeting to -50°C and complete isolation during winter months, conventional dental equipment and approaches were unsuitable for these harsh conditions. A specialized portable dental solution was required to ensure researchers’ oral health during extended polar missions

IntroductionA leading day surgery center in Singapore specializing in dental procedures faced operational challenges in managing growing patient demand while maintaining high standards of care. With increasing competition in Singapore’s healthcare sector and rising patient expectations, the center needed to optimize its workflows to improve throughput without compromising safety or quality. The center performed an

IntroductionThe public health clinic in Ciudad Juárez, situated along the Mexico-United States border, faced significant challenges in infection control due to high patient volume and limited resources. Serving a vulnerable population with limited healthcare access, the clinic struggled with healthcare-associated infections that compromised patient safety and treatment outcomes. A comprehensive infection control upgrade was necessary

IntroductionSeoul National University Dental Hospital (SNUDH), a leading academic medical center in Asia, sought to enhance its research capabilities through digital transformation. The existing research infrastructure was fragmented, with various departments using incompatible imaging systems and data management tools. This hindered collaborative research and limited the institution’s ability to undertake large-scale, data-intensive studies. A comprehensive

IntroductionAboriginal communities in the Northern Territory experience disproportionately high rates of dental caries, driven by limited access to care and socioeconomic barriers. A Dental Core Solution Company launched a mobile preventive care program to improve oral health outcomes for Indigenous children. Challenges These issues resonate with findings from Australia, where digital health technologies (DHTs) are being explored