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As more practices adopt panoramic and cone beam systems with extraoral bitewing capability, it’s important to recognize how these images differ from conventional intraoral bitewings. This video highlights three often misunderstood distinctions that can impact diagnostic precision, from resolution limits to geometric distortion—knowledge that helps both dentists and support professionals make smarter imaging choices. … Read more »

Why Panoramic X-Rays Don’t Always Capture the Anterior Apices A guide for dental repair technicians One of the most common complaints you may hear from dentists is that their panoramic x-rays fail to show the anterior apices—both upper and lower. Even when staff work carefully on patient positioning and calibration, certain panoramic systems still struggle… Read more »

Adjusting X-Ray Darkness: A Guide for Dental Technicians Dentists often rely on technicians for answers when radiographs don’t look quite right. A common concern you may hear from your dental office customers is: “Why are my x-rays coming out too light or too dark?” As a service technician, you can add value by not only… Read more »

Some doctors feel that their loupes will only take them so far, and they may be missing details.  They are worried that high-magnification loupes or a traditional dental microscope may be difficult to use, and slow them down.    Below is Mielscope footage from a prep utilizing gingival retraction cord.  The doctor was able to… Read more »

Can Dental Radiographs Indicate Risk of Dementia? Emerging research suggests a significant association between periodontal disease and dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease. A recent large cohort study reported that individuals with periodontitis had nearly double the risk of developing dementia compared to those without periodontal disease (Li et al., 2024). Importantly, these findings highlight a correlation… Read more »

The Mielscope can help dentists perform restorations with higher precision and less neck pain.  With higher magnification and better visibility, it can help the dentist with: Debridement and cleaning: Thorough removal of decay and debris while preserving healthy tooth structure. Etching and bonding application: Confident placement of bonding agents with full visibility of margins and… Read more »

Study finds promise—but accuracy gaps remain for third molar assessment. Why This Matters Panoramic radiographs remain essential in planning third molar extractions, but interpretation requires skill and context. With patients increasingly turning to AI for instant health answers, researchers at Universidad Europea de Madrid set out to test whether ChatGPT-4o—a multimodal large language model—could accurately… Read more »

For which specific dental procedures is the Mielscope getting used, and how?    Take the first step toward better images Or give us a call:  914-592-6100     Learn more about the Mielscope from ImageWorks