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...
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Who Buys Dental Equipment?
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...
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Where To Buy Dental Equipment Online?
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...
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Where To Buy Dental Equipment?
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...
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Where To Buy Dental CBCT Scan Equipment?
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...
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What Is The Best Dental Equipment?
“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...
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What Is Dental Equipment?
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...
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What Is a Dental Equipment Maintenance?
Any industry where fine-tuned machinery is used to give precise measurements calls for careful care to be taken of that equipment. After all, the devices we use to do our jobs typically cost a lot of money, and it’s important to look after them so they last for as long as possible. But what is...
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What Does Dental Equipment Cost?
Depending on the size and layout of your dental practice, the costs of your dental supplies could vary quite a lot. There are ways to cut costs, obviously, from cheaper brands of floss to budget-friendly x-ray machines. What’s important is to do your research and get as much functionality as you can, based on your...
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How To Value Used Dental Equipment
Check out the following valuation techniques for your dental equipment, and never wonder how to value used dental equipment again. The Cost Approach The cost approach is calculated based on the purchase price of the equipment. Calculate value by determining current replacement costs and any comparable sales. Add in physical deterioration, any functions that are...