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Researchers are evaluating the use of digital tools in dentistry to improve the detection of dental conditions such as dental caries, plaque, and periodontitis in adults. The study compares the performance of traditional clinical and radiographic examinations performed by practitioners with examinations based on imaging results obtained from digital devices like intraoral scanners, panoramic radiography, and Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT). This observational, descriptive, multicenter study builds on prior research to better understand the advantages of digital imaging in dental care. The study involves a single visit where participating patients undergo a standard oral examination that includes clinical assessment and imaging using digital tools like intraoral scanners and panoramic radiography. CBCT scans may be used when medically justified. These digital tools provide 3D images that may help improve the accuracy and efficiency of dental evaluations. No additional or experimental procedures are introduced, and all imaging methods are commonly used in dental practices. During the visit, dental surgeons will collect clinical and imaging data, including measurements of decayed, missing, or filled teeth using the DMFT index, both clinically and from intraoral scan images. Patients receive information about the study beforehand and may take up to seven days to decide on participation. The study assesses the quality and completeness of dental data collected through these methods to support better diagnosis and treatment planning in routine dental care.