The Digital Dentist

Kodak has been known for imaging technology for a long time, so do are their digital imaging hardware which has revolutionized the way we and our dentist’s see our faces before and after cosmetic dental or restorative surgery. The equipment is so good you can see images that are sharp, down to 2mm’s which is quite a lot of detail. for your dentist this means the sharp images maximizes the use of the x-ray thus lessening the need for repetitive unnecessary exposures.
Kodak has bundled with their equipment, the necessary visualization software that is useful for a specific application such as for the dentist which uses the images for analytical purposes of how the teeth and bone are, to orthodontists who need more detailed images and analytical software allowing them to manipulate the images around to determine the best restorative approach for orthodontic applications. Oral and maxillofacial surgeons have the ability to manipulate the images simulating proposed treatments before they touch the actual patient.

Have you heard of Endodontists? Endodontist are dentists whose most common procedure is the root-canal therapy. To be called as a professional endodontist, one must have two to three years of training after graduating from a dental school. Endodontics residents usually conduct research to earn a Master’s degree and a specialty certificate. Their specialties include handling root canal therapy, root canal surgery, teeth with narrow and blocked canals or unusual anatomy of the teeth. Endodontist nowadays use advanced technology in their operations. Operating microscopes, ultasonics and digital imaging are just some of their services offered. This also helps the patients to experience less pain.