Australasian Dentist Issue 92

CATEGORY AUSTRALASIAN DENTIST 95 TESTIMONIALS to another,” she elaborates. “Also I want my answers as soon as possible so we can start the treatment plans sooner rather than later when indicated.” Referral communication with a specialist, she adds, has alsobeensimplified by the ability to instantly send out the relevant images. “This makes the job of my colleagues much easier as they already have an overall picture of the patients’ oral health before even seeing them.” Safety essentials The x-ray machine first piqued the Adelaide dentist’s interest for its, “Eeasy-to-use demonstrable airway assessment function,” although she qualifies that, “Imaging alone is not a reliable way to assess airway health.” The Green CT also fulfilled other buying objectives: ergonomic, safe unit at a competitive price point. Owning the x-ray unit since 2020, she has been using it for panoramic, lateral ceph and CBCT imaging. “We try to limit the imaging to only the field that is essential,” she explains. “If needed there are radiologists who can report on images remotely and this service is also very useful if a patient consents to it.” Obviously, patient comfort and safety is a top-of-mind issue at Adelaide Cosmetic Dentistry. The Vatech machine’s flexibility of use to accommodate any possible disability or height variation, as well as low-dose radiation are major features for Dr Amrein. Whether to maintain health and safety compliance or protect dentists and staff from routine radiation exposure, the Green CT competently allays these “paramount concerns.” While the imaging systemhas proven to be a smart business investment, Dr Amrein says operator and patient convenience, along with diagnostic accuracy, easily trump any ROI assessments. “I need to do the right thing by the patient,” she insists. “This is far more important than financial considerations.” Clear winner The Green CT has been a unanimously prized addition to the practice, both from a clinical and patient perspective. Customers have expressed amazement walking back from the imaging to the consultation room, to find their results waiting on the screen. The dentists, especially Dr Amrein’s orthodontic colleagues, have voiced their approval of the Green CT’s crisp and clear images – which she deems “much better” than what she gets from an external imaging centre. What early adopter blues? The practice building mileage Dr Amrein has gained from the Vatech Green CT, while comprehensive, is probably more a norm than exception. This is after all an early adopter who started using CEREC technology some 20 years ago – back when dentists were still hesitant about its clinical expedience – as a fresh graduate, and who picked up laser dentistry while still a part-time solo practitioner with two young kids in tow. “I have never regretted investing in technology,” she testifies. “Technology has never let me down. It has always paid for itself and opened doors to doing dentistry without compromise. “The key is to do your homework before buying anything and if I feel that it will be too costly or unsustainable, I hold off.” “In the case of the Vatech unit, it was a no brainer.” u 1800 806 450 www.amalgadent.com.au Call 1800 806 450 to order or visit www.amalgadent.com.au Award winning Face Shield that can be worn with Loupes & Headlight INTRODUCING NEW Ambience FS Footer #92.indd 3 04-Feb-22 12:12:26 PM