Picture perfect x-rays April 1, 2008 -- Two pros show you how to avoid common and not-so-common errors, from darkroom errors and receptor placement, to exposure and angulation errors. Discuss
Lantis Laser upgrades OCT system April 1, 2008 -- Lantis Laser is partnering with Axsun Technologies to upgrade its optical coherence tomography (OCT) dental system. Discuss
New software lets dentists detect osteoporosis April 1, 2008 -- Dentists can now add osteoporosis to the growing list of systemic diseases they might be able to detect. All with the help of a new software application -- Osteodent -- which is designed to detect osteoporosis by reading dental X-rays. The software was developed at the School of Dentistry and the Division of Imaging Sciences at the University of Manchester. Discuss
Handheld x-ray machines: Hi res = lower quality? April 1, 2008 -- Is your handheld x-ray unit giving you lower quality images? This problem is being investigated in two upcoming studies in the April issue of Oral Surgery, Oral Medicine, Oral Pathology, Oral Radiology and Endodontology. Discuss
NADL's website educates consumers on contaminated restorations March 31, 2008 -- A recent investigative report by WBNS-TV of Columbus, OH, found lead contamination in crowns coming into the U.S. from overseas. Following the report, the ADA issued a tip sheet for dentists concerned about contaminated restorations. Now the National Association of Dental Laboratories (NADL) has launched a website for consumers. Discuss