Dental Cameras and Imaging Systems

Purchase new and used dental cameras and imaging systems to improve your practice
By Nikki Davis Dental digital photography is an important capability for any dental practice. Dental images allow you to properly illuminate and capture the mouth for before, mid and after comparison.

Dental cameras come in a wide variety of styles and prices, and finding the right product and accessories for you will depend on your level of interest and budget. To find the right dental cameras and imaging systems for you, keep the following tips in mind:

1. Determine what level of quality is acceptable in the dental imaging product you want.

2. Set a budget to purchase dental cameras--and stick to it.

3. Include accessory items, like flashes and additional lenses, in your budget as well.

Buy high-end dental imaging systems for best results

Consider investing in a high end dental cameras and products. Canon and Nikon offer you top of the line camera products and exceptional detail. Consider these as a first choice if they fall within your budget.
Try:  Purchase a high-level dental intraoral camera package from Lester A. Dine. Choose between a number of camera and flash options. Photomed offers Canon and Nikon dental imaging systems. Check out the dental digital photography products from Video Digital Dental.

Research a variety of cameras for dentists in a mid-level price range

There many cameras for dentists available in a wide variety of prices. Cameras are often sold with an accompanying kit that even includes a flash and extra lenses.
Try:  Consider the KODAK P712 Dental Digital Photography System from Carestream Health. The kit comes with a 7.1 megapixel camera, as well as dental flash and a close-up lens with a ring flash light source. Buy dental photography starter kit products from Smile-Vision. Buy a ZRAD Sony CCD High Resolution Intra-Oral Dental Camera from Vavolo.com.

Purchase used dental cameras for greater budget savings

Consider buying pre-owned dental cameras if your budget is tight.
Try:  Look a the used dental equipment, including used dental cameras, from Production Engineering - Medical Equipment Division. ImsForum2004, a used dental equipment forum, offers great savings. Independent Dental is another source for new and used dental cameras.

Buy accessory items to help improve your dental images

Supplement your dental cameras with accessories, such as software and books, additional lighting products, protective eyewear, mirrors and retractors, printers, LCD projectors, slide and film scanners, as well as cases.
Try:  Purchase dental imaging accessories from Norman Camera. Buy a Cammy USB intraoral camera and accessories from American Dental Accessories. Consider the Sony CCD camera and accessories from International Surveillance Services as your next purchase.

• Take a dental imaging class to improve your dental photography skills. Plan on additional training for your staff to ensure that they properly know how to handle and use your equipment. Replacement costs are high, so ensure that everyone knows how to properly care for your equipment.