< ?The "H" (shown in white) is a fully autoclaveable, twin head handle for use with ANY x-ray film or digital sensor bite-blocks. The “H” may also be used with the ClikGuide™ “G” ring and rod or ClikGuide™ “R” adapter with a standard RINN™ type bitewing ring and rod for any position.
The ClikRay™”H” allows unlimited [...]
The following excerpt from DPR via dental blogs demonstrates the power of group think. “49% say sensors are uncomfortable.” Just because some other dentist heard this at a study club from some other dentist who has never used a sensor does not make it true.
In my experience, sensors are usually more comfortable than film.
Radiography - [...]
The new nomad design is smaller and lighter than the original. This will be great for use out of the office. Just bring a laptop and a sensor and you can take an x-ray anywhere.
One NOMAD Pro does the work of multiple conventional X-ray systems, making it extremely economical. The leading technology of NOMAD Pro [...]
According to this survey of Indiana dentists just under 20% are using digital radiography. Click the link for the full article.
Results: One hundred and fifty-two dental practices (51%) responded to the survey. Thirty dental practices (19.7%) used digital radiography in their office. Twenty-two (73%) of the dentists using digital radiography were general practitioners. The number [...]
Digital Radiography is one of the most exciting and fastest growing technologies in dentistry. It is also the area with the most misinformation. I constantly talk with dentists who either do buy digital for the wrong reasons or don’t buy for the wrong reasons.My comprehensive technology guide, “Digital Radiography” exposes nine myths about digital radiography [...]
Anatomage is a very impressive software suite for use with Cone Beam CT.
Volumetric imaging software for dental clinicians. Dental specialists can review the data files generated by Cone Beam CT machines such as the i-CAT®, iluma®, NewTom®, Galileos, Scanora, ProMax3D, PreXion, etc. Find out more about
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Basic digital radiography software should provide the following:*An electronic storage system to capture, store retrieve and display the image.*Basic enhancement tools including brightness, contrast and zoom.
Good digital radiography software should provide the following:*Interoperability, the ability to capture images from multiple sensors.*Integration or bridging with the patient’s electronic record.*DICOM (Digital Image Communication in Medicine) conformance.*ease of [...]
The following article is from Dr. Bicuspid and discusses a contoversial situation. Are we as dentists responsible for non dental findings on an x-ray. Especially with the new Cone Beam CTs?
As a general dentist you are qualifed to interpret a bitewing but that in no way equips you to read a CT scan. Can we [...]
Digital Radiography is one of the most exciting and fastest growing technologies in dentistry. It is also the area with the most misinformation. I constantly talk with dentists who either do buy digital for the wrong reasons or don’t buy for the wrong reasons.
My comprehensive technology guide, “Digital Radiography” exposes nine myths about digital radiography [...]
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 am very excited to present a new tool to help you make wise technology choices. I have gathered the very best from my past articles and seminars and combined them with the latest information to create these comprehensive step by step Technology Guides.
Each one includes; basic philosophies, budgets, buying guides, examples, photos and diagrams [...]
Kodak 9000 3D | Concept.
Check the link for description of the Kodak Two in One panoramic and 3D cone beam.
The cone beam area is limited to 50mm x 38 mm which is about one quadrant. This is fine for implants and local surgery but not big enough for ortho.
The advantage of the small field is [...]
Speed of acquisition with a direct sensor provides another great benefit which is almost never discussed. That is that the user can view the image before the sensor leaves the patient’s mouth. If you miss the apex, cone cut the distal or overlap the interproximal you can see the error in seconds and make the [...]
GX CB-500 from Gendex.
Gendex has a new less expensive CBCT machine now available. The machine uses the proven i-Cat platform but has a smaller field of view. This makes it a bit less expensive. (Its still over 100K). The smaller image area is still very good for implants, TMJ or surgery. It may be limiting [...]
i-CAT® Imaging Institute.
I just spent a day with the developers of I-Cat. I learned a lot about this amazing technology including that thay have a new training institute open in Raliegh NC. Follow the link above for the details. In addition to the Institute there are one day regional courses and a multi day 3D [...]
I saw this at our local dental meeting and was very impressed. It is lighter and slicker looking that the original model, very cool.
The NOMAD Pro provides the safest and highest quality handheld intraoral X-ray system. One NOMAD Pro does the work of multiple conventional X-ray systems making it extremely economical.
• Entire unit weighs [...]
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 [...]
No film processing saves considerable time, but even more significant is that it will reduce one of the biggest hassles in the dental office. How many times have you seen a good x-ray ruined by poor developing, weak chemicals or light exposure? No developing also means no chemicals, no developer, no pollution, no film no [...]
Looking at this photo it should be obvious how much of a non issue the cord is. If it is possible to have the positioning arm for the target come out of the mouth it is equally possible for the cord to come right out with it.
If you can master a saliva ejector you can [...]
At last Dexis has come up with a direct USB connection to take the place of the old PCMCIA connection. the PCM card is the laptop card. USB is a much more user friendly and universal option. From the looks of the unit on the Dexis website below it is possiblr to use the old [...]