As a dentist working with modern digital dentistry in the United States and following developments in both American and German dental technology, I have seen intraoral scanning move from an emerging technology to an increasingly practical part of everyday dental care.

Bone health is often discussed in terms of hip and spine fractures, but healthy bones also matter in dentistry. The jawbones provide the foundation that supports your teeth, periodontal tissues, and dental implants.

As people age, changes in bone density can become an increasingly important part of overall health. Osteoporosis and osteopenia affect millions of older Americans, making bone health an important subject for patients undergoing tooth extraction, periodontal treatment, dentures, bone grafting, or dental implant treatment.

A U.S. Dentist’s Guide to 3D Dental Imaging, Clinical Applications, Radiation Safety and Treatment Planning

Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT) has become one of the most important advanced imaging technologies in modern American dentistry. Unlike conventional intraoral X-rays and panoramic radiographs, which produce two-dimensional images, CBCT creates a three-dimensional representation of teeth and surrounding maxillofacial structures.

Dental X-rays (radiographs) are among the most valuable diagnostic tools in modern dentistry. While a clinical examination allows your dentist to evaluate the visible surfaces of your teeth and gums, many oral health problems develop beneath the enamel, inside the tooth roots, or within the jawbone—areas that cannot be seen with the naked eye.