As digital SLRs gain in popularity, making sense of sensor formats becomes increasingly important. Right now, there are two main contenders, full frame and APS-size. “Full frame” refers to a sensor close to the same size as an actual 35mm film frame: 36mm x 24mm (3:2 aspect ratio). APS refers to the “Classic” frame size [...]
Sure, it’s tempting to opt for a totally tricked-out digital camera–a superzoom or D-SLR model–with all the bell and whistles, but that’s not always the best choice. A compact camera is often the perfect option for a snap shooter who might need a bit more guidance and more automatic modes than an experienced photographer.
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Remember when the Canon 10D was the hottest digital camera in dentistry. Now there is a 50D !
Canon DSLR Model Mania Continues As The 50D Is Introduced - Gearlog.
Speed: When you take a digital photo the image is produced on the computer screen in seconds. Compare that to the hassle of taking photographic film to a developer and waiting days to get the prints. If you take a digital image and it is flawed; for instance it may be under exposed, the colors [...]
SD cards come in three physical sizes, tiny, tinier and tiniest. The standard cards, about half the size of a CompactFlash card, are 24 x 32 x 2.1mm. Mini SD cards are 21.5 x 20 x 1.4 mm. Micro SD cards are 15 x11 x 1 mm. Originally these cards were designed to hold a [...]
See this video for an explanation of this very unique shade matching device. Very Interesting.
The ability to store and transmit digital images electronically is nice but the ability to alter or enhance the image is what really makes digital image management a powerful tool. It is similar to the difference between typing and word processing.
I believe the most powerful high tech tool you can use in the dental office is an intra oral camera. Cameras are a great instrument however there are some issues of concern.
They are expensive. They require a power source. The carts take up too much floor space and are awkward to move. They require [...]
3dMD 3D Scanner.
This product does some amazing things. It uses digital cameras to create a 3d facial image. The potential is incredible. Very cool product and the results I have seen are amazing, but…the web site is pitiful. Nevertheless check it out with the link above.
A dentist told me about this new product. It looks very interesting and may be useful in the dental office. However it is designed for home use and we may need to fiddle a bit to get the images to transfer to a patient record. Never the less…under $150 and very interesting.
Wirelessly upload photos to [...]
Most people are highly visual. After all, seeing is…and a picture is worth…We all know the rest of these famous sayings. That means the simplest and most effective tool is to add a picture to the case presentation. The most powerful education tool a dentist can use is a camera. Of course cameras aren’t new [...]
The Universal Shade Arm a new product developed by Dennis Braunston is perfect for Clear Match but it is also a very good tool to simply take consistent shade photos even with out shade matching software.
Precision consistency and predictability in taking a tooth shade it just a click away with the new Universal Shade ARM.This [...]
This looks amazing. Follow the link to get the whole story.
SmileOver is an innovative, thoroughly structured marketing program designed to bring cosmetic clients to you. SmileOver makes cosmetic dentistry accessible to everyone by bringing it into the homes, cell phones and laptops of people the world over.The fact is, most people would love to [...]
I just got a look at this and think it is excellent. The format is impressive and it will help any dental office or dental team member take better clinical images. Follow the link below to learn more.
Dental Photography Interactive Training Program by Dr. Christopher OrrDr. Christopher Orr (current British Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry President) [...]
If you get a good set of intraoral digital photos and x-rays you can do much of the charting at your desk. You no longer need to be chairside with the assistant calling out findings while she scribbles things down on paper. This is especially true with existing restorations, broken teeth and other conditions. You [...]
I have been using a Canon Rebel with dental specific attachments for years and am very pleased. Check out Photomed for a dental specific kit.
Canon unveiled a new digital SLR late Wednesday night, the EOS Rebel XSi. The new camera replaces Canon’s current entry-level D-SLR, the XTi, and includes several features that raise the bar [...]
CamGrip.
Here is a nifty low tech device from CES that could be very useful in dentistry. This is a simple handle to attach to a digital camera to hold it steady and secure.
digital microscope - BigC.
Another great CES product. This is a USB camera microscope. This is similar to another product I have seen called Pro Scope. The web site shows all the options and prices will range from $200 to $600 depending on what you get. This would be good for diagnostics, pathology and lab work.
This is simply my favorite intraoral camera. It is a simple direct USB digital camera with a good quality image and much better than average focus capacity. It sells for around $3500; but deals are available.
No docking station True digital direct plug Hi-Speed USB 2.0 connection Single Hi-Speed USB 2.0 cable connection Superior image quality [...]
Integration: If the images are integrated as part of the digital patient record that usually means that the image management application is made by the same company as the charting application. The images can be seen within the chart application. The images and chart data share a common data base.
Bridging: Bridging is usually done in [...]