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Nathan Hudson currently serves as Eastern Regional Sales Director for Renew Digital. Finding his calling in the dental industry in 2011, Nathan has assisted with over 500+ Dental startups, dental-specific lending, and repeatedly awarded Presidents Club recognition as a Digital Technology Specialist.
In our previous article, we reviewed the top 5 medium Field of View (FOV) CBCT systems that deliver a great value for your dental practice. This week, we're reviewing the top large FOV systems in 2026 for:
The increasing affordability of dental cone beam (otherwise called CBCT) technology has expanded the benefit of 3D imaging to a growing number of dentists and dental specialists.
In 2026, more practices are expected to make the jump to 3D imaging systems to allow for greater in-office clinical capabilities as well as more rapid treatment planning and case acceptance.
But... with so many cone beam machines available, which CBCT system is right for your practice?
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Future-Proof Your Practice with the Right Technology—and the Right Upgrade Partner
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Thinking about a scanner? A few years ago, Chinese manufacturer Alliedstar may not have been on your radar. But lately, it feels like everyone is talking about this up-and-coming brand!
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Launching a dental practice in 2026 comes with its own set of challenges—and opportunities. From navigating rising operating costs to embracing advanced technologies and evolving patient expectations, aspiring practice owners need to be strategic, adaptable, and forward-thinking.
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The Alliedstar Sensa—unveiled at IDS 2025 in Cologne, Germany—is a bold reconceptualization of Alliedstar’s intraoral scanner lineup.
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Planmeca CBCT dental X-ray systems are renowned for their advanced technology features and functionality, such as Planmeca CALM movement artifact correction, SCARA technology, and a great deal else, all of which cumulatively impact usability and safety while boosting efficiency and workflows.
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It’s no industry secret that iTero scanners are a mainstay in dental offices, offering great value to the dentists and professionals that use them. Fast, accurate, and comfortable for patients, iTero scanners can improve workflows and practice efficiency.
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In contrast to conventional methods, which provide only indirect digitalization of the full dental arch, modern intraoral scanners provide direct digitalization of the full arch through a direct scan of the patient’s mouth cavity. This can often be performed in a single scan, and modern dental scanners can often capture the scan in under a minute, and some in under half a minute.
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Inflation is a problem that hurts not just small businesses - like your dental practice - directly, it also hamstrings consumers. And, in a tight market, many might see most dental services as elective rather than necessary, further cutting into your practice’s bottom line. Add into this the fact that consumers have a lot to think about related to their dental insurance coverages.
