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Carestream Dental Blog Administrator
| August 07, 2019
Sleep apnea is a widespread cause of interrupted sleep. Due to its negative effects on physical, mental and even oral health, people have searched for a solution for years. As a result, various alternative therapies have been created alongside trusted techniques such as continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) therapy and dental appliances. Still, one question remains: which of these techniques really work?
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Carestream Dental Blog Administrator
| July 11, 2019
If you own an imaging system, you may already know that x-ray beams are made up of different energies; but, do you understand how these energies affect patient data?
The infographic below explains the difference between low, medium, and high energy photons and its effects on image quality.
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By
David Claridge
| October 29, 2018
Digital Intraoral Solutions, or DIOS, has been proven to provide diagnostic advantages and accelerate workflows. Its influence has become a central part of today’s dentistry, creating a better experience for both the clinician and patient. Due to its growing acceptance, the world of DIOS is fast reaching a critical point in its adoption.
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Carestream Dental Blog Administrator
| October 10, 2018
As is true for every healthcare professional, dental practitioners cannot treat what they can’t see. Good visualization of the problem presented by each patient and precise information on the existing anatomy are both essential for successful treatment, regardless of the type of dentistry required. An array of imaging systems is now available that deliver minute details needed to ensure safe, effective and predictable care for various types of patients.
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Carestream Dental Blog Administrator
| July 11, 2018
Dentistry is changing at an accelerated pace, and it’s critical that practices keep up with technology in order to stay competitive and relevant. In the white paper, developed by TIAA Bank, you will learn about the several factors you should keep in mind while financing, whether you are starting your practice or upgrading to new technology.
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Carestream Dental Blog Administrator
| November 27, 2017
Dr. Paul Feuerstein, Dentistry Today’s technology editor, took some time at ADA to talk Dr. Ed Shellard about some exciting developments at Carestream Dental: Ed’s new role as chief dental officer and Carestream Dental’s new position as a standalone company.
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Carestream Dental Blog Administrator
| March 14, 2017
At the busy orthodontic practice, there’s simply not enough room for stone model storage. Well-established practices can have decade’s worth of models taking up space onsite or gathering dust and wasting money in offsite storage. Even after patients move on and the appropriate number of years have passed, destroying stone models is also costly.
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Carestream Dental Blog Administrator
| March 07, 2017
No matter how accurate the diagnosis or how strongly an orthodontist recommends someone undergo treatment, case acceptance ultimately lies with the patient and/or their parents. And they’re not just accepting treatment; they’re accepting you as their doctor for the next several months to several years. One way to both increase case acceptance and build trust between you and your patients is to go the extra mile and produce a traced cephalometric image during each case presentation.
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By
Edward Shellard, D.M.D.
| January 24, 2017
The answer isn’t necessarily one or the other. It might be a combination of the two.
If you’ve decided to transition away from film, it’s important to look at all of the computed radiography and direct radiography options available in order to consider the pros and cons of each. It’s an important decision—you want it to be an informed one.
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Edward Shellard, D.M.D.
| January 17, 2017
The misconceptions about digital radiography dissuade many oral health professionals from making the transition. They focus on the immediate impact of equipment changes and stop there.
Do you fall into this category? If so, you may not realize the potential for digital radiography to advance your dental practice objectives.
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