International Journal of Computerized Dentistry, 2/2016
PubMed ID (PMID): 27274563Pages 153-164, Language: English, GermanAmmann, AlexanderA revolution of knowledge transfer in research, education, and practice is on the horizon"Digitality" (as opposed to "digitalization" - the conversion from the analog domain to the digital domain) will open up a whole new world that does not originate from the analog world. Contemporary research in the field of neural concepts and neuromorphic computing systems will lead to convergences between the world of digitality and the world of neuronality, giving the theme "Knowledge and Culture" a new meaning. The simulation of virtual multidimensional and contextual spaces will transform the transfer of knowledge from a uni- and bidirectional process into an interactive experience. We will learn to learn in a ubiquitous computing environment and will abandon conventional curriculum organization principles. The adaptation of individualized ontologies will result in the emergence of a new world of knowledge in which knowledge evolves from a cultural heritage into a commodity.
Keywords: digitization, digitality, knowledge system, knowledge culture, ubiquitous computing, simulation, virtual patient, digital disease development simulation, digital treatment simulation, wisdom of community, ontological knowledge space, deep learning
Quintessenz Zahnmedizin, 8/2014
Zahnheilkunde allgemeinPages 963, Language: GermanBohus, Martha/Ammann, AlexanderVeronika Rehers-Bender †Parodontologie, 4/2014
Pages 457, Language: GermanHoffmann, Thomas / Ammann, AlexanderImplantologie, 3/2014
Pages 317, Language: GermanBohus, Martha / Ammann, AlexanderQuintessenz Zahnmedizin, 11/2014
Zahnheilkunde allgemeinPages 1406, Language: GermanHoffmann, Thomas / Ammann, AlexanderDr. Wolfgang Bengel †Team-Journal, 11/2014
Pages 650, Language: GermanHoffmann, Thomas / Ammann, AlexanderQuintessenz Zahnmedizin, 11/2010
EditorialPages 1325, Language: GermanAmmann, AlexanderInternational Journal of Computerized Dentistry, 1/2010
PubMed ID (PMID): 20481290Pages 43-55, Language: English, GermanAmmann, Alexander / Kiss, Thomas / Klebba, Änne / Matthies, Herbert K.The A3 Imperative (Anything, Anywhere, Anytime) that has left its mark on our information and knowledge society also characterizes the healthcare sector: we see "informed patients" who always consult the Web prior to their visit to the physician or dentist. The problem is that the knowledge concerning their suspected disease is often superficial. It is the task of the treatment provider to make factual information available and to discuss diagnostic aspects and therapeutic concepts with the patient, competently and based on the merits of the individual case. Dentistry is particularly affected by the online information trend, because the available restorative options cover a broad therapeutic spectrum with many conceivable alternatives that present a highly complex picture. Against this background, a dedicated three-dimensional multimedia software program was developed that visualizes all relevant individual dental treatment options in 3D as appropriate to the patient's oral status, actively supporting chairside communication. A 2D and 3D database containing more than 20,000 image and video fi les was created that visualizes - in several languages - the status of the individual patient and the planned restorative treatment. With this far-ranging concept, the process of patient-shared or participatory decision-making has been raised to new qualitative levels.
Keywords: knowledge management (KM)/ knowledge transfer, public understanding of science (PUS), patient shared decision making (PSDM), chairside communication patient education, 3D film library, 3D treatment database, Dental Explorer 3D
Quintessenz Zahnmedizin, 9/2008
PraxismanagementPages 893-902, Language: GermanAmmann, Alexander/Kiss, Thomas/Hirsch, Martin/Matthies, HerbertDas für unsere Informations- und Wissensgesellschaft charakteristische Merkmal "Wir ertrinken in der Informationsflut und hungern nach Wissen" wurde von John Naisbitt schon 1982 in seinem Werk "Megatrends" postuliert. Heute im Internet-Zeitalter sind wir dieser Problematik täglich ausgesetzt, denn die Recherche und der Informationsselektionsprozess im Web erfordern einen hohen Zeitaufwand. Die Internet-Suchmaschinen versuchen, durch intelligente Algorithmenstrukturen die Suchergebnisse zu optimieren. Dennoch bleibt die Frage bestehen, wie sich "qualitatives Wissen" selektieren lässt, das gerade in der Medizin und Zahnmedizin für die Entscheidungsunterstützung von besonderer Bedeutung ist. Ein aktueller Lösungsansatz sind die semantischen Suchmaschinen. Daher wurde speziell für die Zahnmedizin das Projekt "Mr. Q, your personal Web Assistant" initiiert, das in dem Beitrag vorgestellt wird.
Keywords: Wissensgesellschaft, Informationsflut, qualitatives Wissen, Internet-Suchmaschinen, semantische Recherche, Mr. Q, dynamischer Wissensraum, Wissensvisualisierung
International Journal of Computerized Dentistry, 3/2008
PubMed ID (PMID): 19216311Pages 183-200, Language: English, GermanAmmann, Alexander / Kiss, T. / Hirsch, M. / Matthies, H.John Naisbitt, in his 1982 book "Megatrends," postulated an important characteristic of our information and knowledge society: "We are drowning in information but starved for knowledge." Today, in the age of the Information and Knowledge society, we are faced with this problem every single day, because Web searches and information selection are highly time-consuming activities. Internet search engines attempt to employ intelligent search algorithms in order to optimize their search results. Nevertheless, the question remains how "qualitative knowledge" can be selected, ie, knowledge needed for supporting decisions in medicine and dentistry. Semantic search engines are one current approach to this problem. For this reason, a project entitled "Mr. Q, your personal Web Assistant" has been initiated and will be introduced in this paper.
Keywords: knowledge society, information deluge, qualitative knowledge, Internet search engines, semantic search, Mr. Q, dynamic knowledge space, visualization of knowledge
