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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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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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When dentists compare imaging systems, the first number they usually look at is the purchase price.
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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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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.
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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