The decision to bring computers into the operatory is a big one, and it raises many questions. Some of the most common are: Where do I start? What do I need to buy? Where will the computer go? There has been an explosion of dental offices adding computers in recent years, but there are still [...]
Maintaining X-Ray Machines in Dental Offices
October 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
In a recent post I compared AC and DC x-ray machines, and focused in on one of the differences – consistency at short exposure times. Of course, consistency isn’t only important in short exposure times, but also in long exposure times. As a dental office grows and ages, x-ray machines are often added and replaced; [...]
X-ray Tube Head Failure: Repair Or Replace?
October 10, 2009 By Leave a Comment
This writer recently had a discussion with a Dentist who was faced with a hefty service bill. An x-ray head had failed in his office, and the cost of the replacement head was $3500.00. He had inquired about the cost of a new machine, and was given a quote of $5000. What should he do? [...]