Abstract: A method for diagnosing and interpreting dental conditions using a computer system is disclosed. An image of the lesion being diagnosed is captured and terms describing the lesion are selected. A differential diagnosis list of the most probable lesions is returned. The user views details about each listed lesion until a match is selected, and appropriate medications for the selected lesion are presented. Medication details are reviewed and a proper medication to prescribe is selected. The user can generate a prescription, treatment algorithm, directions report, or a medication report. If the user is uncomfortable with the diagnosis, a referral report can be generated. For performing routine interpretation of dental conditions, the user captures an image for digital x-ray analysis. The user selects the task, such as caries detection, for which to optimize the image. The system optimizes the image based on the task selected and displays the optimized image.