How to Compare Two CBCT Machines Without Getting Lost in the Specs
A Practical Buyer's Guide for Dentists Evaluating Dental Imaging Systems
Shopping for a cone beam CT (CBCT) system can feel overwhelming.
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Stephen Roberts
Stephen is a Regional Sales Director for Renew Digital Renew Digital. Stephen brings over 15 years of experience serving dentists with device sales and capital equipment. Prior to Renew, Stephen spent nearly a decade in capital equipment sales with Carestream Dental, honored with the National Sales Rep of the Year and a Top Performer in multiple years.
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What Actually Makes One CBCT Machine Better Than Another?
A Buyer's Guide to Choosing the Right Dental Imaging System
If you've started researching cone beam CT (CBCT) systems, you've probably noticed something frustrating.
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Why More Dentists Are Buying Pre-Owned Equipment in 2026
The Smartest Practices Aren't Buying Cheap—They're Buying Strategically
For years, buying new dental equipment was considered the gold standard. If you were opening a practice, expanding your office, or upgrading technology, the assumption was simple:
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The Hidden Cost of Buying New Dental Equipment
Why the Purchase Price Is Only Part of the Investment
When dentists compare imaging systems, the first number they usually look at is the purchase price.
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5 Signs Your Practice Has Outgrown 2D Imaging
For decades, panoramic and cephalometric imaging have served as the foundation of dental diagnostics. Even today, many successful practices continue to rely on 2D imaging for a wide range of treatments.
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Trading In Your Used Dental X-Ray Equipment: What to Know
The dental industry is constantly evolving, with exciting, new advancements in tech driving the need for updated equipment.
Extraoral X-ray machines, in particular, are essential tools for diagnostics and treatment planning. For most practices, from panos, pan/cephs to CBCTs, these are essential for the day-to-day operations and all diagnostic work.
5 Top Value Large FOV Dental Cone Beam CT Machines [Updated for 2026]
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 Top 5 Best Values in Medium FOV Dental CBCT Machines [Updated for 2026]
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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Top 5 Dental Imaging Trends to Watch in 2026
Future-Proof Your Practice with the Right Technology—and the Right Upgrade Partner
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How Much Does an Alliedstar Scanner Cost?
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!