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Dr. Larry Emmott is our resident technology guru here at DentalBlogs. In a recent post on his blog, www.emmottontechnology.com, he discussed misinformation in regards to digital radiography technology. If you’re considering “going paperless” or taking the first step in that process by purchasing a digital x-ray system, you need to make sure you purchase the [...]

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Duerr, a UK company, offers a full selection of digital tools to enhance the dentist-patient relationship and increase accurate diagnoses. The VistaCam, and intraoral camera, VistaScan, an image plate scanner, and VistaRay, a compact X-ray machine, round out this company’s repertoire of digital tools. According to DentalNews.com, "Duerr Dental has set the standard in this [...]

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Rochester, NY, September 15, 2006 – Eastman Kodak Company is extending its partnership with Leica Camera AG to provide image sensors for the newly announced LEICA M8.  The new KODAK KAF-10500 image sensor was developed specifically for use with the M8, and marks Kodak’s second collaboration with Leica, building on the success of Kodak’s interaction [...]

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I covered the exhibit floor at the AACD meeting in San Diego in May 2006 and found the best new and innovative products.  This podcast is a series of five minute interviews with the representatives of these products.  There is information on web sites, electronic patient communication, skin treatments, digital photography, new whitening systems, electronic [...]

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Dental Products Report polled GP’s in 2005 on radiography preferences.  Eighty per cent are using film based systems. Four per cent plan on buying a film based system versus 18 per cent that are planning on buying a digital system.  49 per cent say sensors are uncomfortable.

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We have all been on other forums where anyone can post anything about anyone. This often leads to angry and self-ritious grandstanding. In other words, confrontation for the sake of protecting ones turf, as opposed to simply sharing ideas for the simple sake of helping others. All the authors of this forum have the obligation [...]

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I was aching over which camera to purchase recently, the Canon 5D or the Canon 1D MarkII n.  And the although the both cameras have great benefits, however I chose the 1D Mark II n.  So if you are looking to upgrade your camera and money is no object, then let me suggest you consider [...]

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I ordered my copy of aperature by Apple.  This program will change the way you post produce your shots.  As a matter of fact it is the most exciting photography software I have ever seen.  If you shoot in raw mode (and after you get this you always will) there seems to be nothing better [...]

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NEW YORK, Sept 26 (Reuters) – Germany’s Sirona Dental Systems will take control of Schick Technologies Inc. (SCHK.OB: Quote, Profile, Research) in a $928 million stock deal to broaden its reach in the market for dental imaging technology, the companies said on Monday.
Schick, whose shares rose 6 percent in over-the-counter trading, will pay its shareholders [...]

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DB: What is the coolest technology that is about to hit dentistry?
Paul Feuerstein: Simple. Cone beam tomography. We now have a method to essentially take CT/MRI type scans on teeth, bone and jaws. In-office units are available (currently at a high cost). There is no reason to wonder how close a third molar might [...]

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