X-Ray: Page 22

Phosphor plates can cut radiation dose
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Using a phosphor-plate digital x-ray system can reduce the radiation dose to one-third of that required for conventional film, according to a study in Dentomaxillofacial Radiology.
June 7, 2010
Planmeca imaging software now supports Macs
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Planmeca has released version 2.4 of its Planmeca Romexis dental imaging software, which features full Mac operating system support for all Planmeca x-ray units and tools for enhanced implant planning.
June 6, 2010
New barrier envelopes enhance plate protection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The new Henry Schein Maxi-Gard barrier envelopes, for use with phosphor plates to take digital x-rays, are designed to prevent cross contamination and protect plates from blood and saliva.
June 3, 2010
Calif. imaging centers upgrade to AFP's NewTom VGi
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
McCormack Dental Imaging and C-Dental X-Ray have upgraded all 12 of their locations from AFP Imaging's NewTom 3G cone-beam CT systems to the NewTom VGi, the company announced.
June 1, 2010
Nomad x-ray device now on Twitter, Facebook
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Customers and consumers can now follow Aribex, manufacturer of the Nomad handheld x-ray system, on Twitter and become fans of the x-ray device on Facebook.
May 31, 2010
Panoramic x-rays aid in early stroke detection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Panoramic x-rays can be used by dental practitioners to help in the early detection of strokes, according to a study by researchers from the University of Bonn.
May 23, 2010
Imaging modality affects ortho diagnosis, planning
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Clinician confidence is higher for cone-beam CT than for conventional radiographs in the diagnosis and treatment planning of maxillary impacted canines, according to a study in the American Journal of Orthodontics and Dentofacial Orthopedics.
May 17, 2010
Patterson extends distribution pact with Schick
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Patterson Dental has announced a three-year agreement with Schick Technologies to serve as the exclusive distributor for Schick digital dental x-ray products in the U.S. and Canada. With this agreement, the companies extend an exclusive partnership in effect since May 2000.
May 11, 2010
Dental van workers sickened by x-ray chemicals
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Employees working in a mobile dental van in Reno, NV, became ill after they inhaled noxious fumes from chemicals used to fix and develop x-rays, according to city officials.
May 10, 2010
Blue Cross, Blue Shield grant supports NC dental bus
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The Blue Cross and Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation has awarded a three-year, $610,000 grant to support a bus that will travel across the state providing dental x-rays, according to a story in the Triangle Business Journal.
May 5, 2010
Seal trained to hold still for dental x-rays
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Coaxed with squid and herring treats, a harbor seal at the New England Aquarium was trained to hold a digital sensor plate in its mouth so a veterinary dentist could take x-rays of its decayed canine tooth.
April 25, 2010
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Dental x-rays may increase thyroid cancer risk
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Multiple exposures to dental x-rays may increase the risk of thyroid cancer, according to a study conducted in Kuwait by researchers from Brighton and Sussex Medical School.
April 19, 2010
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