We are living in a new chapter of human development. Known as the Fourth Industrial Revolution, it represents a fundamental change in how we live, work and relate to one another.1 This change is enabled by extraordinary technology, which blurs the physical, digital and biological worlds in ways that create both prodigious progress and potential … Read more
Introduction: The present study aims to assess the link between the features of the dental follicle and the resorption of the incisors close to the impacted canines using three-dimensional imaging. Methods: The study was conducted on 79 patients with 102 impacted maxillary canines. The age range was 12-48 years, with an average of 20.09 years … Read more
A patient emails 20 different dentists her recently taken full mouth series of x-rays, stating, “My previous dentist took these just before I moved to town. The move was sudden (work-related), so my dentist never had a chance to tell me what work I needed done. I’m here for two years on assignment, and I’m … Read more
Q: Some of my patients resist getting recommended radiographs. What can I do to encourage them to consent? A: If you read my article, “Are you Taking Adequate Radiographs?” (November 2021 issue), you know that most practices aren’t taking the necessary images throughout the process of care, especially considering the recommendation of the new global … Read more
It’s important to keep radiation exposure as low as possible while still gathering the needed radiographic evidence. So how low is too low? The first thing that typically comes to mind when discussing imaging and the risk of exposure to ionizing radiation is “ALARA,” an acronym for “As Low as Reasonably Achievable.” This means we … Read more
Canada has joined a growing list of countries where Pearl’s flagship dental AI solution has been licensed for distribution. Pearl, the leader in AI solutions for efficiency, accuracy, and consistency in dental care, announced today that it has received a Medical Device Establishment License (MDEL) for its Second Opinion® AI radiology solution from Canada Health. Second … Read more
Often referred to as “numb chin syndrome”, mental nerve neuropathy is a sensory neuropathy characterized by an altered sensory perception along the distribution of the mental nerve. Patients may present with anesthesia, paresthesia, dysesthesia, neuropathic pain or a combination of these symptoms. The impact that these symptoms can have on a patient cannot be underestimated. … Read more
There is no doubt that sensors are still the most dominant type of digital radiography system on the market in terms of units sold. However, over the past few years, another form of digital radiography, phosphor plates, has become increasingly popular. While Denoptix was the first player in this field, there are now systems from … Read more
Close to 50% of all dentists in North America are using digital x-rays, either hard sensors or phosphor plate systems. While we tend to spend a lot of time agonizing over the choice of which systems to get, many dentists fail to recognize the importance of making sure they have the proper infrastructure in place first…and that … Read more
April 3, 2012 — Imaging advocates are beginning their final push for changes in the new California radiation protection law, hoping to have everything settled before the law takes effect in July. The language fixes, compiled in California Assembly bill AB 510, were amended and passed by the Assembly last week and sent on to the state … Read more
Dental X-rays may help dentists collect essential information about oral health, but a new study is raising questions about their safety. The new research links regular dental imaging to one of the most common types of brain tumors and suggests adults who were regularly exposed to X-rays in the past, before dosages were lowered, might have … Read more
There is no magic to the needs of this blog. We have abundant talent across this country. The concept of sharing and caring provides a baseline for standard of clinical expertise and all that is needed is a series of images and a brief explanation of the treatment done. With all the folks GIVING CE … Read more
From DrBicuspid March 20, 2012 — A case-based, team-based oral and maxillofacial radiology (OMR) learning model at the University of Missouri-Kansas City is yielding positive results, according to a study in the Journal of Dental Education. In the study, researchers from the School of Dentistry described the process of transitioning from a traditional face-to-face OMR lecture course to … Read more
by JAN SINNIGE on Feb 21, 2012 • 12:43 pm MedGadget 3DISC Imaging inc., Dulles, VA, a manufacturer of digital imaging products, has developed a compact imaging device that provides reading of reusable dental imaging plates. The FireCR Dental Reader features a tablet computer to immediately view and share imaging results at the chair side and features touch screen software … Read more
From Marty Jablow – Affordable Digital X-ray Systems Provide Immediate Images in Diverse Patient Care Settings ROCHESTER, N.Y., Jan. 24 — High-quality, affordable digital X-ray images in about four seconds— with wireless communication that allows clinicians to immediately view images from any location. This compelling workflow is the driving force behind the rapid adoption of … Read more
IT’S become commonplace to criticize the “Occupy” movement for failing to offer an alternative vision. But the thousands of activists in the streets of New York and London aren’t the only ones lacking perspective: economists, to whom we might expect to turn for such vision, have long since given up thinking in terms of economic … Read more
I post this for two reasons….the question is posed by someone from Ontario – did the certification folks at U of T put her up to this? and two, the doctor to whom the question is being posed can be followed on TWITTER…….hmmmmmmmmmmmmmm. Every weekday, a CNNHealth expert doctor answers a viewer question. On Mondays, … Read more
Dentistry IQ – May 12, 2011 ATLANTA, Georgia–Carestream Dental, the exclusive manufacturer of KODAK Dental Systems, has introduced the dual-modality CS 9300-1 at the California Dental Association meeting being held through May 14, 2011, at the Anaheim Convention Center in Anaheim,Calif. Image via Wikipedia To read more about Carestream Dental,go to Carestream. The all-in-one CS 9300-1, … Read more
Noodlin’ on the Net – picked up this most interesting site. Worth your time to Nvestigate… http://www.orad.org Image via Wikipedia Oral Radiology from UCLA – LA – oral radiology on the NET – hmmmm, website, diagnosis, not in camera, keywords, LA, NET, VPN collaborative diagnosis, archived images, no certification required,not in Ontario….pity……
By Kathy Kincade – Dr. Bicuspid – May 4, 2011 Despite significant increases in the price of x-ray film — due primarily to the rising cost of oil and precious metals in recent years — conventional x-rays are not likely to disappear from dentistry any time soon, according to a leading provider of dental imaging … Read more