The Future of Dentistry: Exploring the Latest Advancements in Dental Imaging

The future of dentistry: Exploring the latest advancements in dental imaging Advancements in dental imaging over the past two decades have been remarkable, such as cross-polarization OCT; Yihua Zhu and his team at the University of California, San Francisco, have been investigating different diagnostic imaging methods. Yihua Zhu and his team at the University of California have extensively explored innovative imaging techniques, comparing them with conventional methods. Their focus has been on enhancing short wavelength infrared (SWIR) technologies, developing a dual probe for investigating dental cavities, and, more recently, introducing a novel SWIR multispectral transillumination and reflective imaging method. This research signifies a significant leap in providing a highly sensitive and efficient approach to visualizing dental cavities, tracking tooth decay progression, and assessing prevalent dental issues.