Why I studied HEALTH INFORMATICS: A DENTIST's Perspective with Dr. Akinsanmi Apara | BTSInHealth

Are you a dentist looking to get into health tech, then health informatics is a great choice.


Health informatics is the intersection of healthcare and information technology. It involves the use of electronic medical records, electronic communication between healthcare providers, and data analysis to improve patient care and practice efficiency. For dentists, the study and application of health informatics can bring numerous benefits, including:

Improved patient care: By using electronic medical records, dentists can easily access and update a patient's medical history, reducing the risk of errors or omissions. Electronic communication between healthcare providers can also facilitate the sharing of important patient information, leading to more coordinated and effective care.

Enhanced practice efficiency: Health informatics tools can help dentists streamline their workflow, reducing administrative burden and allowing them to focus on patient care. For example, electronic appointment scheduling and patient reminders can help reduce missed appointments, while electronic billing can speed up the payment process.

Greater access to data: Health informatics allows dentists to analyze and interpret data in ways that can inform clinical decision making and improve patient outcomes. For example, data analysis can help dentists identify patterns and trends in patient care, leading to more personalized treatment plans.

Overall, the study and application of health informatics can help dentists provide higher quality care to their patients while also improving the efficiency and effectiveness of their practices.

In this video, Dr. Akinsanmi Apara shares his journey studying Health Informatics in the Uk. He worked for a couple of hospitals in Nigeria including @Smile360DS before he went for his postgraduate studies @SwanseaUniversityMedicalSchool @SwanseaUniVideo

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Combining Health Informatics and dentistry is going to be a game changer for dentistry.

[okebunmiolufemi]

I honestly agree!!!, there are more opportunities in Dentistry that is yet to be adopted or explored; expanding the scope to create pathways to incorporate these helpful specialties into the field will help to reduce burn out resulting from work overload because I feel like an average dental professional do more than what is in the regular Job description. Meanwhile, there are opportunities to create the space for new innovations and departments in the field.
Overall, I am impressed and motivated....Thank you Sirs!