# DIY Dental Work The Dental Camera Lets You Play Dentist on Your Own By Tisah Tucknott | Published 2009-08-11 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dental-camera References: [inewidea](http://www.inewidea.com/2009/08/07/8775.html) Have you ever wondered what the back of your mouth looks like, and if you're getting a cavity? Well with the Dental Camera, you can intricately check out your chompers. The USB-powered gadget lets you take [pictures of your teeth](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/intraoral-scanner) without having to go to the dentist. With several LEDs, the camera is able to take clear 640×480 shots or even a 1280×1024 video that can be transmitted onto a computer screen. **Implications** - REPETITION This innovation is great for anyone who is like me and hates going to the dentist and having someone rooting around your mouth. This innovation could change on the [dental industry](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dental-practices) operates. Be sure to leave your thoughts about the [dental camera](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dekoda-camera) below. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 1.8/10 - Popularity: 5% | Activity: 41% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, Europe, Asia ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Games](https://www.trendhunter.com/games) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **DIY Dental Care:** The Dental Camera empowers individuals to take control of their dental health by allowing them to examine and monitor their own teeth at home. - **Tele-dentistry:** The Dental Camera opens up the opportunity for remote dental consultations and diagnoses, enabling patients to seek professional advice without leaving their homes. - **Personalized Oral Care:** The Dental Camera, combined with advancements in dental technology, could lead to personalized treatment plans and home care recommendations based on individual tooth conditions. ### Where This Applies - **Healthcare:** The Dental Camera disrupts the traditional dental industry by giving patients more control over their own dental health, potentially reducing the need for regular dental visits. - **Technology:** The Dental Camera showcases the potential for integrating cameras and digital imaging technology in the field of dentistry, opening up new possibilities for diagnostic tools and dental treatments. - **Telemedicine:** The Dental Camera contributes to the advancement of telemedicine by enabling remote consultations and examinations for dental issues, expanding the reach of dental care services. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Accessible Teledenistry Partnerships](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/grin-and-oral-b.md) - [AI-Equipped Gum Health Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/gum-health1.md) - [Dentist-Focused Video Collaboration Platforms](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-dentistry1.md) - [Predictive Teeth Whitening Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/colgate-illuminator.md) - [AI Dog Dental Health Tools](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greenies-canine-dental-check.md) - [Efficiency-Improving Dental Innovations](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-dental-ecosystem.md) - [Innovation Itraoral Scanners](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/align-technology-itero.md) - [Dental-Focused Mobile Apps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/digital-dentistry.md) - [Retractable Travel-Ready Toothbrushes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dentigo.md)