Dentalcompare
Clinical Director
Digital x-rays are one of those items we have in our practice that completely changed our workflow, and our sanity. There are plenty of articles on why digital x-rays work so well, but the latest numbers I have heard are that only 50% of dental offices use the technology. This seems to be especially true of pediatric dentistry, with complaints that the sensors are inconvenient or just to big to fit.
Well the good news is that there is a solution. At the CDA conference, Gendex announced their newest digital intraoral sensor, the GXS-700. In addition to the regular sized sensor, they have a smaller size for kids or a gagger patient. It is only 25x37mm, and it has rounded corners so that the back end doesn't jam into your palate. It also plugs directly into a USB port on your computer or laptop. That's a big deal considering that you don't have to spend another $2000 on average for a capture box. You can also add to that HD image quality and integration with most practice management systems.
So no more excuses. If its good enough for my one year old, it will work for your practice.