ImageWorks Partners with The MOD Institute to Advance Clinical Education Using the Mielscope ImageWorks announced a new partnership with the MOD Institute, a leading dental education and training organization, to integrate the Mielscope digital microscope into MOD’s hands-on training programs and clinical environment. As part of this collaboration, the Mielscope will give MOD clinicians and… Read more »
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State Shielding Studies Explained: How Technicians Can Help a Dentist Get Approved
A shielding study is often one of the most confusing parts of setting up a cone beam system. Many dental offices do not understand the process, and equipment service technicians are often the first people they turn to for help. When you can explain the shielding review process in plain language, what’s required, what’s… Read more »
Using CBCT Wisely: Key Takeaways from the ADA’s 2026 Guidance
The American Dental Association (ADA), in collaboration with the American Academy of Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology, released updated clinical recommendations in 2026 outlining when CBCT is indicated, when it may be helpful, and when it is not supported by current evidence. These recommendations emphasize patient-centered decision-making, radiation safety, and the importance of matching the imaging… Read more »
5 Ways the Mielscope Helps Dental Practices Make Money
The Mielscope can make your dental practice more productive, persuasive, and profitable without adding complexity. This innovative dental microscope system replaces outdated tools, captures powerful imagery, and enhances communication. It offers high-magnification visibility without causing neck strain or interrupting your clinical workflow. Below are five compelling ways the Mielscope can help your practice save… Read more »
DICOM vs. STL in 3D Dental Imaging: Technician Workflow Guide
Digital dentistry relies heavily on two types of 3D data files, but many dental offices do not fully understand the difference. For technicians, knowing how DICOM and STL files work makes you a valuable resource when dentists run into data workflow challenges. DICOM files come from cone beam scanners and represent internal anatomy in a… Read more »
CBCT vs. Panoramic X Ray: Compliance Differences Explained
Many dental offices think a cone beam installation is similar to a panoramic installation. For installation technicians, the reality is quite different. The regulatory details, shielding expectations, and paperwork can be more involved with cone beam systems. For a dental service technician, understanding these differences obviously ensures smooth installations. However, even if you weren’t involved… Read more »
Dr. Shao Shares The Capabilities He Values Most in His Mielscope
Dr. Steven Shao has a thriving general practice in southern California. He provides an overview of the Mielscope capabilities that he finds most valuable. Learn more about the Mielscope from ImageWorks Take the first step toward better images Or give us a call: 914-592-6100
Voxel Size in Dental CBCT: What Every Technician Should Know
Voxel size might sound like a small technical detail, but it plays a big role in how dentists interpret cone beam scans. As a technician, understanding what voxel size is, and how it affects image clarity and radiation dose, can help you explain system settings, troubleshoot quality issues, and guide dentists toward better diagnostic results…. Read more »
Troubleshooting CBCT and Panoramic Image Quality: A Technician’s Guide
Intro When a dentist calls saying their cone beam images look “grainy,” “blurry,” or “just not like they used to,” the issue often lands on the technician’s desk. Cone beam CT (CBCT) systems are remarkably precise, but small changes in setup, maintenance, or environment can quickly degrade image quality. Understanding how to identify and correct… Read more »
FDA 2579 Form: What It Is, Why It Matters, and How to Stay Compliant
It’s a scenario that plays out in dental offices more often than you’d think. A physicist or inspector arrives to evaluate your X-ray system, looks around, and suddenly asks, “Can I see your FDA Form 2579?” You search your files and wonder where it’s supposed to be—or what it even is. The initials “FDA” alone… Read more »