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DB: What is the coolest technology that is about to hit dentistry? Paul Feuerstein: Simple. Cone beam tomography. We now have a method to essentially take CT/MRI type scans on teeth, bone and jaws. In-office units are available (currently at a high cost). There is no reason to wonder how close a third molar might […]

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Most SLR (Single Lens Reflex) digital cameras have a DOF preview button for you to view before exposuing your sensor to the image you are capturing. The DOF is the zone of acceptable focus in front and behind the subject you are photogaraphing. By pressing the DOF preview button you can confirm the DOF through […]

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Did you come to dentalblogs.com looking for an answer to some technology question not addressed here yet? Do you need technology help? I’ve helped many of you over the years with varoius questions as you make purchasing decisions and/or try to implement technology better. But now I’m even better positioned to help you than ever […]

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Tritton Technologies (www.trittonsales.com) has a devise (SEE2) for hooking up a 2nd screen to your computer that does not require a graphics card. You can even connect it to a LCD projector. It hooks up through a USB2 port. This USB 2.0 to a SVGA adaptor supports up to 1280×1024 resolution with up to 16-bit […]

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After having printed several black and white as well as color prints on my new R 2400, I have to say I give this printer a very high rating. Next to the Epson Pro 4000 it produces the nicest prints I have ever seen. If you purchase this printer you will not be disappointed. Even […]

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Here is a quick photoshoot I completed in my office the other day. Both Mom and daughter had fun with the idea. I had to beg Mom to allow me to photograph her. Her daughter on the other hand had a blast . Setting up a portrait studio is easy and provides you with the […]

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In my discussions with other photograpers and dentists, the question of what type of lens is the best to own? My response to this question pertains to my situation and the answer is “both”. Why? Here are my reasons. I specifically use Canon glass because I believe they make the finest quality lens. Even though […]

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I am always interested in how many offices offer a New Patient Tour to their new clients. Many times I hear, “well we are a small office they won’t need a tour.” WRONG!!! The purpose of the office tour, is not to show them around but IS to create value in your practice and the Team […]

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Question:I can’t seem to find a setting for taking x-ray shots off a view box that works. Any suggestions? Answer:You put the camera in Program mode and turn off the flash. Rest your elbows on something, as the camera will shoot at a slow shutter speed.

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Question:What’s better for a PowerPoint slide presentation JPEG or TIFF photos? I’m putting the presentation together and the photos I had taken are in both format and I can’t tell the difference. Answer:You don’t need much resolution for a Power Point presentation. JPEG files are generally much more compressed and will not have large files. […]

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