On the road, with DEXIS and Nomad
DEXIS always admires teamwork--whether it is our training force working with dentists and assistants to integrate digital technology into the office, or dentists viewing X-rays side-by-side with patients in the spirit of co-diagnosis. We are always pleased to hear when someone we work with has good news to share.
Over the years, our digital dental sensors have been teamed up with the Aribex Nomad handheld intraoral X-ray units during humanitarian efforts such as Missions of Mercy and recent dental health efforts in Haiti. That’s why we were happy to read a new study in the February issue of Health Physics magazine said that dental care providers and their patients need not worry about radiation exposure when using the Nomad. The article described the system as “designed to minimize the user's radiation dose. It includes specially designed shielding of the X-ray tube housing and an integral radiation shield to minimize backscatter.” Because of their portability, these handy X-ray units are becoming more popular for office use.
Portability and durability are also reasons that DEXIS Platinum sensors are valued in the field, and in the office. With the direct USB connection, these sensors can be easily transported between operatories, whether they are in an upscale big city office or on a rugged rural mountain make-shift clinic. Without card readers or docking stations, all the dentist has to do is “plug ‘n ray.” The gold plating on the sensor’s USB connector gives it extra durability.
Having the ability to utilize digital X-rays on humanitarian missions is vital to providing effective treatment for those who have little access to dental care. Digital X-rays can even be easily stored for future practitioners’ visits. We look forward to more teamwork with Nomad in the future as our dentists travel with the radiography that has become trusted part of their team.
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