Dental Equipment and Technology Articles

Build your knowledge base with dental equipment and technology articles

Read up on the positive impacts to your dental practice from an investment in CAD/CAM, digital imaging technology, and the Solea all-tissue laser, and learn about the value of investing in dental equipment and technology to advance your practice.

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CAD/CAM

CAD/CAM questions, answered

dental technician using a digital scanner with a patient

Improving impressions with digital scanning

Learn how to take advantage of the precision that’s afforded by a digital workflow.

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CEREC system screen

Create enhanced ROI opportunities with CEREC

Get insight from Sameer Puri, DDS, on the economics of purchasing a CEREC system.

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Navigate dental industry challenges with CAD/CAM

With CAD/CAM you can increase productivity and the value of a single visit – even during industry ups and downs.

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Digital Imaging

Imaging designed for the next decade of dentistry

Axeos 2D/3D imaging unit
Learn how the Axeos 2D/3D imaging unit is changing day-to-day dentistry by expanding treatment possibilities, streamlining workflows and improving the patient experience.
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Getting to “yes”

Learn how CBCT imaging helps patients see – literally – why they need the treatment you propose, and how that understanding increases treatment acceptance.

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Worth a thousand words

In addition to making your practice more efficient and comprehensive, CBCT can help you engage patients in truly inclusive conversations about their care.

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CBCT e-book

The time for cone beam in your practice is now – learn why

This e-book from DEXIS lays out the case for CBCT in general practice

CBCT allows for easier diagnoses, expanded services, greater patient safety, and increased case acceptance.

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Solea Laser

Dental clinicians using the Solea all-tissue laser with a patient

Less is really more with the Solea laser

Imagine a tool that makes your work easier but allows you to perform four to six more procedures per day.

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Solea laser tip

Maximize productivity and conserve PPE

From workflow to scheduling, the Solea laser helps your practice achieve more and conserve personal protective equipment (PPE) in the process.

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Reduce aerosols and increase patient satisfaction

Solea laser reduces aerosols and splatter by up to 99.9%, while patients experience more comfort and less anxiety.

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3 reasons to explore tech-savvy cavity prep

Explore how advancements in laser dentistry can improve your practice
Get ready to do more in a day, eliminate anesthesia and reduce patient anxiety.
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Solea lasers in a dental office
Investing

Investing Resources

The tax benefits of investing in your practice

The U.S. government has created incentives to encourage businesses to invest in their practice through the purchase of equipment and off-the-shelf software, including the Code Section 179 election and Bonus Depreciation.

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Invest in dental technology with an eye on the future

Find advice on how to clearly define your vision and goals to invest in the best technology to advance your practice.

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Navigating your new dental technology investment

See how expanding your practice with intelligent technology choices can be easier than it might seem with the right approach, advice and assistance.

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Three Patterson Dental territory representatives

Q&A: What to expect when you invest in equipment and technology with Patterson

What value is there in investing in equipment and technology? What can you expect when you work with Patterson? Three of our territory representatives draw on their experiences working closely with dentists to answer these questions and more.
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