Will 2023 be the year your practice makes the investment to upgrade from 2D imaging to 3D dental CBCT (cone beam)? If so, you’re in luck! There’s never been a better time to invest in CBCT. With more CBCT brands in the market than ever before, prices continue to get more affordable while the technology steadily improves.

For over a decade, iTero Element^® intraoral scanners have been known for their image quality, ease of use, compatibility with Invisalign^® case submission and overall advanced design.

Dentists and specialists alike are making the investment in in-house CBCT machines thanks to the promise of returned revenue from limiting outsourcing and offering additional treatment services. When thinking about buying a CBCT machine for your practice, whether it’s your first, you’re upgrading or you’re adding to a new office, you’ll benefit by taking a fair, apples-to-apples comparison of the latest systems to find the best value.

The rising demand for Medit scanners among dental and specialty practices stems from the company’s mission to provide an "easy entry to digital dentistry.” Touting no monthly subscription fees, on top of being one of the most affordable intraoral scanners on the market, Medit scanners have lived up to the hype by also being able to deliver in terms of performance.

The KaVo Kerr Group has been an international leader in 2D and 3D professional dental imaging technology for many years. KaVo Kerr Group manufactures and markets a wide range of KaVo CBCT systems that meet the unique needs of dental practices with a wide range of clinical requirements.

New dental technologies come and go, but over the past decade, it appears intraoral scanners have become a mainstay. Doctors are investing in intraoral scanners to bring value to their practices, helping them maintain digital clinical records while performing treatments faster and more comfortably for patients. And, the digital format acquired through an intraoral scanner makes  working with mills, dental labs, and 3D printers easier than ever before.

It’s hard to believe, but it’s that time of year again to start thinking about how to reduce your practice’s tax liability for 2022. Section 179 of the IRS tax code, designed to encourage small businesses, such as dentists and dental specialists, to invest in their practices, allows them to deduct the full purchase price of qualifying equipment and/or software that has been purchased or financed during the tax year from their total gross income. This means that they can write off the full purchase amount this year and are no longer required to depreciate the equipment over time as they have in previous tax years.

For decades, the Planmeca brand has been internationally recognized by dentists and dental specialists for its high-quality dental imaging equipment. If you’re considering Planmeca for your next, or even first, CBCT system, you can feel confident you’re making a solid investment in a reputable brand.

If you’re considering upgrading to a dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) machine, one of the first things you should consider before getting started is cost. While prices have become a lot more affordable since the early days of CBCT thanks to increased competition (to meet increased demand) CBCT systems still represent sizable investments that require proper planning and consideration.