Dental Imaging – Dental Health Society https://dentalhealthsociety.com Information on Dental Health and Dental Services Sat, 15 Oct 2022 13:33:10 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=5.7.12 New Dental Technology: Detecting Cavities With Diode Lasers https://dentalhealthsociety.com/dental-imaging/new-dental-technology-detecting-cavities-with-diode-lasers/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=new-dental-technology-detecting-cavities-with-diode-lasers Mon, 17 Oct 2022 15:31:00 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=2051 For more than 100 years dental radiographs, more commonly called x-rays, have been the primary method for detecting cavities. But dentistry is evolving, with new technology appearing all the time. Now some dentists are adding diode lasers to the tools they use to diagnose tooth decay.   Diode lasers have been common for cosmetic dental procedures...

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]]> Intraoral Scanners: The Cutting Edge of Dental Impressions https://dentalhealthsociety.com/dental-imaging/intraoral-scanners-the-cutting-edge-of-dental-impressions/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=intraoral-scanners-the-cutting-edge-of-dental-impressions Mon, 06 May 2019 15:33:26 +0000 https://dentalhealthsociety.com/?p=534 Technology in modern dentistry is constantly advancing. From the front office where digital patient records are replacing paper files to the treatment room where cone beam imaging and 3D imaging are taking the place of film x-rays, new tools are changing the typical dental patient’s experience. Dental impressions are another area that is “going digital”...

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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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