dental imaging – Dental Health Society https://dentalhealthsociety.com Information on Dental Health and Dental Services Fri, 14 May 2021 17:22:54 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 Are Dental X-Rays Safe? https://dentalhealthsociety.com/general/are-dental-x-rays-safe/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=are-dental-x-rays-safe Mon, 17 May 2021 14:13:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=1444 Dental x-rays, also called radiographs, are a key diagnostic tool for dentists. Many people think x-rays are dangerous; but x-rays are among the safest and most reliable imaging technologies today.  Dentists and dental hygienists are trained in the safe use of x-rays in a dental office setting. For example, patient safety is maintained through: Using...

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]]> Types of Dental X-Rays and Why You Need Them https://dentalhealthsociety.com/dental-imaging/types-of-dental-x-rays-and-why-you-need-them/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=types-of-dental-x-rays-and-why-you-need-them Mon, 18 Mar 2019 14:43:07 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=481 Good dental health should include regular visits to the dentist. In addition to a thorough examination of the mouth and teeth during these appointments, the dentist will sometimes order x-rays. A dental x-ray is the common term for a dental radiograph. It is one of the dentist’s most important diagnostic tools, giving him or her...

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]]> Big Trends in Dental Technology: 3D Imaging and “Cone Beam” Computed Tomography (CBCT) https://dentalhealthsociety.com/dental-imaging/big-trends-in-dental-technology-3d-imaging-and-cone-beam-computed-tomography-cbct/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=big-trends-in-dental-technology-3d-imaging-and-cone-beam-computed-tomography-cbct Mon, 04 Mar 2019 14:50:20 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=469 The technology used in modern dentistry is always changing and progressing. Many dentists stay on top of these technological advances, using them to create better patient experiences and outcomes. This month, we take a look at some of the newer 3D imaging technologies, including cone beam technology, that are making dental surgeries easier. Why 3D...

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