Computer Aided Differential Diagnosis
CADD
is the most comprehensive resource available for differential diagnosis of Oral Cancer and 260
soft tissue
conditions and diseases. CADD's differential diagnosis
system was originally developed from a National Institute of Health study
to systematize teaching of oral pathology. Using the system, a differential
diagnosis can typically be obtained in less than sixty seconds. In addition, CADD includes the following:
- Patient
database to document and track cases.
- Oral pathology tutorial with a special unit on oral cancer.
- Ability to print, store, and securely email findings to specialists.
CADD is an essential tool for the clinician who
wants to perform complete oral exams, document findings, and communicate
effectively with labs and specialists.
CADD asks you
a rapid series of questions to reach a differential diagnosis. It includes
tutorials to aid in your understanding of descriptive terms and pathology
principles. The beginning screen and a sample diagnosis is shown below.
Approximately ten mouseclicks were needed to produce the differential
diagnosis. The suspected diseases and conditions are listed in order of
probability:
On completion, the
information can be printed, stored in a case file, and securely emailed
to labs or specialists. Several reports are available from the case file:
the Diagnosis (Oral Mucosal Examination Summary), the full Oral Mucosal
and Soft Tissue Evaluation, the Biopsy Tracking Report, and a comprehensive
Case Report and Referral that includes patient images. Below is an example
of the Diagnosis report printed for the patient. Patient name, Provider,
and Dates can be automatically filled in by CADD:
As a clinical reference tool, CADD deals with Oral and Maxillofacial Diseases occurring in Dentistry or Medicine. At the heart of CADD is a disease database of over 600 diseases, conditions, and syndromes of the oral, head, and neck complex. It includes more than 1800 color photos and various oral, head, and neck radiographs. The database includes a compilation of Signs and Symptoms as well as information such as Age, Sex, Race, Duration, Pain, Other Lesions, Change in Character, Associated Systemic Disease, Texture, Tests, and Misc. The information is not available in as rapidly accessible and concise a format from any other known source.
• By disease groups (Dentition, Periodontal, Soft Tissue, Osseous Tissue, & Syndromes)
• By location of lesions (Soft Tissue & Radiographic)
• By clinical appearance of lesions, morphology, or color
• By radiographic appearance and by common signs or symptoms
Clinician benefits:
• Differential diagnosis typically in less than sixty seconds.
• Ability to save diagnosis, patient images, and findings in a case file.
• Ability to print, store, and securely email case information.
• Quick access to a vast database of diseases, signs and symptoms, conditions and syndromes via computer. • Support tool for both intraoral camera and digital radiography technology.
• Study resource for licensure and certification programs.
Patient benefits:
• Early detection of oral cancer and other conditions and diseases
• Demonstrate progressive stages of diseases, explanation of disease processes and discuss approaches to therapy.
• Demonstrate growth potential & change of untreated lesions such as fibromas, leukoplakias, nicotine stomatitis, exostoses and other anomalies.
• State-of-the-art office technology for enhanced case presentation and demonstration for patient care.
Who can use CADD:
• Dental practitioners and specialists
• Dental students and residents
• Hospital residency programs ·
• Dental auxiliary students and programs
• Medical practitioners & specialists (dermatology, family practice, otolaryngology, Physician Assistants, etc.)
• Nursing students and nurse practitioners
• Veteran's medical centers
• Military medical centers
• Emergency clinics
• Public health clinics
• Medical and Dental libraries
Upon patient's arrival, the professional (physician, dentist, nurse, or medical/dental auxiliary) may detect some condition during initial examination or discussion with the patient. Pictures may be taken to support the exam and imported into CADD. Answering a set of automated questions, the professional is able to produce, print, and save the differential diagnosis as desired. Along with other pertinent patient information, the case file may be securely emailedto the desired lab or specialist. Armed with the proper technical information, the practitioner can manage the patient with greater knowledge, recommend the preferred treatment or referral to proper specialist, and demonstrate to the patient the current and future progress of the disease or condition if not treated.
Pricing
and ordering: Technical
Support: First year no charge. There is a fee for updates when available.
Single Unit Price: $395
Additional Computer: $150
Updates: Offered as available.
Demo availability:
CADD will allow evaluation of the full program for up to
30 days. Upon purchase, you can enter a permanent license code without reinstalling.
System Requirements:
Either a standard CD or DVD drive
Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista
Color video display set to at least 16-bit high color at 800 x 600 resolution.
Approximately 800 MB of available hard drive space, plus saved cases.