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With the increasing concern regarding aesthetics, more people are seeking dental professionals for cosmetic advice and treatment. Incorporation of digital technologies in dentistry has revolutionized dental practice. Due to the rapid development of digital technologies, newer and robust technologies appear in the market in no time and keeping pace with these changes can be frustrating and financial burden to the cosmetic practitioners. Digital dental practice needs thorough evaluation and planning for better treatment outcomes and patient satisfaction. Proper and judicious selection of digital technology and incorporating them into practice will help the practitioner to perform better clinically and provide quality care to the patient, increasing work satisfaction, increasing patient load and hence gain greater financial outcome. It is up to the clinician to select the most appropriate technology. Along with advanced technology practitioner still needs basic clinical skills and understanding. Needless to say, technologies and advancements are meant to aid the practitioners not to replace them.

Cosmetic dentistry; dental photography; digital dental practice; digital impression.