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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 »

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 »

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 »

Understanding DICOM and STL in 3D Dentistry How these two file formats power the world of dental imaging, design, and digital workflows As dentistry continues its rapid move into digital 3D technology, there’s often confusion about two very different but equally important data formats: DICOM and STL. Both play major roles in 3D dentistry—but they… Read more »

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 »