X-Ray: Page 9

Air Techniques launches new digital x-ray unit
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Dental equipment manufacturer Air Techniques rolled out a new dental digital x-ray system, ProVecta S-Pan Ceph.
November 22, 2015
ADA 2015: 3D imaging allows dentists to do more
By Donna Domino
WASHINGTON, DC - In a well-attended presentation at the ADA 2015 annual meeting, dental technology expert Dr. John Flucke said 3D cone-beam imaging offers much greater detail than periapical or panoramic x-rays, and it is useful for many specialized treatments.
November 9, 2015
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Is lead shielding needed to protect pregnant patients?
By Tony Edwards
Fetal lead shielding may not be necessary when taking dental radiographs of pregnant patients, according to a study from Finland. Using four different imaging modalities, researchers reported that the fetal dose levels without lead shielding were less than 1% of the annual dose limit for a member of the public.
September 21, 2015
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CBCT outstrips growth in all other dental x-ray segments
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Growth in the cone-beam CT (CBCT) segment by far outstrips sales in other dental x-ray segments and almost all other medical imaging modalities in terms of unit growth globally, according to a new report by IHS Medical Technology.
August 16, 2015
Digital x-ray is most common new technology in dental schools
By Theresa Pablos
Digital radiography is the most common new technology in U.S. dental schools, while CAD/CAM denture fabrication and hard-tissue lasers were the technologies least likely to be taught in the schools, according to a new study in the Journal of Dental Education.
March 25, 2015
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EPA issues guidance on medical radiation protection
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has issued new guidance on radiation protection during diagnostic and interventional x-ray procedures.
January 29, 2015
Teledyne DALSA to unveil new detectors at RSNA 2014
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Canadian digital imaging developer Teledyne DALSA will unveil new complementary metal-oxide semiconductor flat-panel x-ray detectors at the upcoming Radiological Society of North America annual meeting (RSNA 2014) in Chicago.
November 27, 2014
Kelsch on infection control; IV sedation administration; are handheld x-ray devices safe?
By Tony Edwards
November 11, 2014
Study warns against using unsafe handheld x-ray devices
By Rabia Mughal
Handheld x-ray devices are used widely in dental practices across the U.S., but are they always safe? That depends on the device, according to a new study in the Journal of the American Dental Association. The study authors warn dental professionals to be cautious and use only those devices that have been cleared by the Food and Drug Administration.
November 11, 2014
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Air Techniques launches new panoramic digital x-ray system
By DrBicuspid.com staff writers
Air Techniques has launched its ProVecta S-Pan panoramic digital radiography system.
November 6, 2014
Cephalometric imaging provides extraoral x-ray option
By Daniel Abraham
In this column, cephX President Daniel Abraham introduces cephalometric imaging and gives an overview of the technique. He discusses the uses of extraoral x-rays in a dental practice and the advantages of the imaging technique over other strategies.
October 2, 2014
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Image Gently in Dentistry: Child-size x-ray dose for kids
By Allan Farman, BDS, MBA, PhD, DSc
The upcoming Image Gently in Dentistry campaign reminds dentists that children are more sensitive to ionizing radiation than adults. Dr. Allan Farman provides guidelines for pediatric imaging and emphasizes that dental professionals should image gently and image wisely.
July 27, 2014
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