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Why smart startup orthodontists are rethinking where they spend—and where they save

In today’s economic climate, dental professionals are becoming more strategic with every investment—and digital imaging equipment is no exception. While cutting-edge imaging technology is essential for diagnostics and workflow efficiency, it doesn’t have to come with a premium price tag.

In the world of dentistry, trust matters. Whether you’re placing an implant, diagnosing with 3D imaging, or investing in new technology, you need to know that your tools—and your partners—are reliable.

The American Association of Orthodontics (AAO) is an organization dedicated to promoting excellence in orthodontic care and education. Each year, the AAO hosts an annual meeting, which brings together orthodontic professionals from around the world to share knowledge, showcase the latest advancements in orthodontic technology and treatment techniques, and network with colleagues.

How to make the most of your next X-ray, CBCT, or intraoral scanner investment—without overspending

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 2025.

Section 179 of the IRS tax code, designed to encourage small businesses, including many private practices, to invest in their practice and allow 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.

For dental practices, this means that the cost of capital equipment such as CBCT, digital X-ray machines, intraoral scanners, and even software can be fully or partially deducted from gross income. This means your practice 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.

Calculating this deduction effectively can help reduce tax liabilities and improve cash flow for practices. Here’s a guide to understanding and calculating the Section 179 deduction for dental imaging equipment.

This article was originally published on our Trusted Dental Technologies sister-company Voxel Dental: Meet the Perfit Ovis.

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