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DIAGNOdent Studies show that 50% of caries go undetected by present diagnostic methods. The new KaVo DIAGNOdent aids in diagnosing "hidden" fissure caries more accurately and confidently.
Most caries occur in the complex anatomy of the occlusal surfaces,
making diagnosis with traditional methods difficult, because the outer
The WAND - We know that most children get very nervous at the mere sight of a needle and syringe. That's why we perform anesthetic injections with a revolutionary system called The WAND. The source of discomfort for most injections isn't the needle, it is the flow of anesthetic into your tissue. The WAND has a computer controlled microprocessor inside that automatically ensures a steady flow rate of anesthetic regardless of tissue density. This results in a more comfortable injection.
The WAND is an excellent example of our efforts to bring you the latest
dental technology, and to help all of our patients have a pleasant,
positive visit to our office. Digital Dental Radiographs (X-Rays)
The
Dentist and patient can watch the images come up on the computer screen
seconds after the sensor is inserted into their mouth. This allows for
better education and understanding for our patients, resulting in
greater confidence in treatment. Digital x-rays have the ability to be
computer enhanced and magnified. A
concern to many of our patients is the amount of radiation they are
exposed to when getting their x-rays. By using digital radiography, the
patient exposure is reduced by 90%. Thus, providing better protection to
our patients and staff. Ask
us about all of the services we offer to make your child's dental
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tooth surface often appears to be intact. The DIAGNOdent is a new high
tech laser system. It utilizes laser light of a defined wavelength to help
detect and quantify deminerilized tooth substances without x-ray exposure.
This revolutionary new device is easy to use and turns caries detection
into a harmless, measurable, more reproducable and exacting procedure. 
With
the advances in computer aided dentistry, we now provide our patients
the latest diagnostic imaging, also known as Digital Radiography
(x-rays). Instead of biting down on dental film, a digital x-ray uses a
wireless sensor. Where it used to take 4-6 minutes to process a regular
dental x-ray, it now takes less than 30 seconds to produce the image.
Since digital x-rays are processed by the computer, they are
environmentally friendly – no chemicals or waste.
