GAP Australasian-Dentist Issue 80 Jul-Aug 19

Category AustrÀlÀsiÀn Dentist 105 ÀeÀt onÀaÀ Àhe ease with which the operator is able to select from four different FOVs also ups the convenience factor. Àeferencing the unit’s “par excellence” versatility, he elaborates: “Àt’s great to be able to select a high and super-high resolution option. Both features enable you to massively reduce the patient exposure where appropriate.” “Àn performing small FOV scans, the unit allows for a tooth number to be the centre of your scan – which is very smart. Àhe height is also easily adjustable. Àhis allows taking a unilateral scan of a maxillary sinus with just a 5cm FOV. Àhis is ethical and patients really appreciate it.” Àhe superb image clarity provided by the 3D CBCÀ is almost a forgone conclusion for the long-time Vatech user. Perhaps the only “drawback” for being accustomed to the consistently clear images is Dr Hoffman’s reticence to work with images obtained from other machines – he, half-jestingly, admits to “groaning each time a patient shows up with a CD containing scans taken elsewhere.” Àn the same way, the Gold Coast Àpecialist has grown rather accustomed to the prompt efficiency of Vatech’s local technical and aftersales support team at Medical Dental Àolutions (MDÀ). “Àhere will always be unique hiccups when incorporating a new software system into your existing dental management software. Àt is really important to have an experienced and obliging after-sales team to override the inevitable hiccups. “Ànevitable hiccups” including the time the reception staff forgot to enter the patient’s date of birth into the system – a required step for triggering the scanner – resulting in temporary stoppage. “À have found the MDÀ staff always courteous and obliging to assist – even when overcoming silly clerical errors.” Àhe more Dr Hoffman shares his experience about using the Vatech unit, the more his decision to upgrade to a newer model, instead of switching to a different brand, becomes abundantly clear – and perhaps self-explanatory, as the picture that is worth a thousand words. u Pacific Periodontics (www.pacificperio.com.au ) Suite 1, 419 Golden Four Drive, Tugun QLD 4224. For more information on Vatech x-ray system – Including 3D CBCT – contact Vatech Australasia (1300 789 454). Protecting Patients, Equipment and theEnvironment Formore info, pricing or to order contact Marie P | 0407837267 E | mariedurham@bio-protect.com.au W | www.bio-protect.com.au COMPARE OURPRICES ANDSAVE All our devices and barriers are included on the Register of Therapeutic Goods in Australia. EPI oxo-biodegradable plastic disposables. Degradable plastic barriers & other plastic disposables OXO-BIODEGRADABLE