In 1967, engineer Sir Godfrey N.Hounsfield invented the 1st generation C.T. scanner. A single detector element captured an x-ray beam. The detector and source rotated by a single degree, only, and were known as “pencil” beam scanners. At the time, they were only designed to scan the head. It wasn’t until 1982 that Robles RA...
Sir Godfrey N. Hounsfield invented CBCT technology in 1967, although it was originally developed for use in angiography, not dentistry. In the years that followed, it would subsequently be applied to work in the maxillofacial field, which was a step in the direction of dentistry. It was only in the late ‘90s that it became...
The dental equipment industry is booming, with new developments in technology, features, and image quality every year. With so much great functionality to be had, more people than ever stand to benefit from the amazing technology that keeps emerging. But who are these people? Who buys dental equipment in today’s advanced age of technology? Dentists...
Dental equipment is the backbone of a dentist’s office. Without it, you can’t practice, and without good equipment, you’ve got less value to offer your paying clients. The problem is, like quality equipment in any industry, you tend to pay more for good quality. A useful tip for not overpaying for dental supplies is to...
A dental office or clinic is a complicated machine. If one cog fails, the whole system tends to underperform. And, for the most part, those cogs all come from one place: your friendly neighborhood dental equipment supplier. But what should you be looking for in a supplier? Supplier Options As with any other business, where...
When it comes to deciding where to buy dental CBCT scan equipment, you’ve got your choices laid out for you. From retailers to the manufacturers themselves, there are dozens of options, more than half of which are probably great investments. So, how do you choose? Simple: go for the one with the best training and...
“What is the best dental equipment?” is a question many of us have asked. Join us for a lightning-fast breakdown of two great methods for finding the best dental equipment for your office. Practical Functions vs. Trends The dental industry moves fast. There are always interesting new things to see and invest in, but it’s...
What Is Dental Equipment? A dentist’s job is to use specialized equipment to help patients recover from a range of dental problems. This is usually done in tight, poorly-lit corners of the mouth, meaning the equipment needs to be extremely versatile, not to mention high-quality. A few common pieces of dental equipment include: panoramic X-ray...
CBCTs have become a standard element in most dentists’ offices in recent years. But what is CBCT used for in the context of your dental office? Let’s take a closer look. Description A cone-beam computed tomography system, or CBCT, is a variation in the traditional computed tomography system. These are used by dental professionals and...