关键词: 儿童口腔医学, 计算机辅助设计, 虚拟现实, 数字化技术

Abstract: Digital technology，also known as computer-aided technology，is a kind of digital processing，storage，transmission and presentation of information by means of computers，networks and sensors. The continuous advancement of science and technology has led to the  fast development in the application of digital technology in the medical field. Pediatric dentistry involves the cross-fusion of multiple disciplines. The complexities of dentition changes in children at various developmental stages，coupled with the typically low level of cooperation from pediatric patients，present significant challenges in the diagnosis and treatment process. In recent years，the application of digital technology in pediatric stomatology has transformed the diagnosis and treatment mode to the direction of comfort，personalization and precision，which has important clinical significance for improving children′s cooperation，enhancing clinical treatment effect and improving diagnosis and treatment efficiency. This article provides a comprehensive review of the application of digital technology in children′s behavior management，malocclusion treatment，oral surgery，dental defect repair and space management.

Key words: pediatric dentistry, computer-aided design, virtual reality, digital technology