--- title: Renew Digital Learning Hub | GENERAL DENTISTRY description: GENERAL DENTISTRY | Browse through Renew Digital's vast library of informational articles and other interesting news. --- [![Renew Logo](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RENEW%20DIGITAL%20LOGO%20TD%20Web.png?width=225&height=90&name=RENEW%20DIGITAL%20LOGO%20TD%20Web.png "Renew Logo")](https://www.renewdigital.com/) Open main menu Close main menu - [**844-220-4963**](tel:844-220-4963) - [buy](https://www.renewdigital.com/buy/) - BY MODALITY - [Panoramic](https://www.renewdigital.com/panoramic) - [Cephalometric](https://www.renewdigital.com/cephalometric) - [Cone Beam](https://www.renewdigital.com/cone-beam) - [Intraoral Scanners](https://www.renewdigital.com/intraoral-scanners) - BY SPECIALTY - [General Dentistry](https://www.renewdigital.com/general-dentistry) - [Orthodontics](https://www.renewdigital.com/orthodontics) - [Endodontics](https://www.renewdigital.com/endodontics) - [Implants](https://www.renewdigital.com/implants) - [Oral Surgery](https://www.renewdigital.com/oral-surgery) - [Sleep](https://www.renewdigital.com/sleep) - CONE BEAM - [Small Field of View](https://www.renewdigital.com/small-field-of-view) - [Medium Field of View](https://www.renewdigital.com/medium-field-of-view) - [Large Field of View](https://www.renewdigital.com/large-field-of-view) - BY BRAND - [Carestream Dental](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/carestream-dental) - [Gendex](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/gendex) - [i-CAT](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/i-CAT) - [Instrumentarium](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/instrumentarium) - [iTero](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/itero) - [DEXIS](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/DEXIS) - [Medit](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/medit) - [Planmeca](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/planmeca) - [Sirona](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/sirona) - [Vatech](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/vatech) - [View All](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/) - RESOURCES - [Financing](https://renewdigital.oneplacecapital.com/) - [FAQs](https://www.renewdigital.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - [Careers](https://www.renewdigital.com/careers/) - [SELL](https://www.renewdigital.com/sell/) - [X-RAYS](https://www.renewdigital.com/sell/) - [INTRAORAL SCANNERS](https://www.renewdigital.com/sell-intraoral-scanners/) - [TRADE-IN](https://www.renewdigital.com/trade-in/) - [X-RAYS](https://www.renewdigital.com/trade-in/) - [INTRAORAL SCANNERS](https://www.renewdigital.com/trade-in-intraoral-scanners/) - [FLASH SALE](https://www.renewdigital.com/flash-sale/) - [ABOUT](https://www.renewdigital.com/about/) - [ABOUT US](https://www.renewdigital.com/about-us/) - [CAREERS](https://www.renewdigital.com/careers/) - [REVIEWS](https://birdeye.com/renew-digital-144492804498797) - [SUPPORT](https://www.renewdigital.com/support/) - [BLOG](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog) - [844-220-4963](tel:844-220-4963) - [Contact Us](https://www.renewdigital.com/contact-us/) # RENEW DIGITAL LEARNING HUB Select Category ALLIED STAR CARESTREAM DENTAL CBCT Ceph X-Ray Dental Cone Beam DEXIS ENDODONTICS ERGONOMICS FULL ARCH IMPLANTS GENDEX GENERAL DENTISTRY i-CAT I/O SCANNERS IMPLANTS INSTRUMENTARIUM iTERO iTero Scanner iTero scanners KAVO MEDIT ORAL SURGERY ORTHODONTICS PAN/CEPH PANORAMIC PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY PERIODONTICS PLANMECA SIRONA SLEEP TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT VATECH Posts about: ## GENERAL DENTISTRY ![itero scanners](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hubfs/BLOG%20IMAGES%20(750%20%C3%97%20420%20px)%20(87)-1.png) [iTERO,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/itero) [I/O SCANNERS,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/i-o-scanners) [ORTHODONTICS,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/orthodontics) [GENERAL DENTISTRY](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/general-dentistry) ### [How Does Our CPO iTero Element™ 5D Have No Monthly Fees?](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/how-does-our-cpo-itero-element-5d-have-no-monthly-fees) October 20, 2026 ## Understanding the Certified Pre-Owned iTero® Program Available Through Renew Digital If you've researched purchasing an iTero scanner, you've probably encountered more... ![Team Renew](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Renew_Digital_.Circle.png?width=45&name=Renew_Digital_.Circle.png) [Team Renew](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/author/team-renew) [Read More](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/how-does-our-cpo-itero-element-5d-have-no-monthly-fees) ![alliedstar scanners](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hubfs/BLOG%20IMAGES%20(750%20%C3%97%20420%20px)%20(84)-1.png) [I/O SCANNERS,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/i-o-scanners) [GENERAL DENTISTRY,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/general-dentistry) [ALLIED STAR](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/allied-star) ### [Why Alliedstar Isn't Just an Orthodontic Scanner](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/why-alliedstar-isnt-just-an-orthodontic-scanner) October 13, 2026 ## What General Dentists Should Know About Bringing Alliedstar Into the Everyday Digital Workflow If you know Alliedstar, there's a good chance you know the brand from... ![Stephen Roberts](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(35)-1.png?width=45&name=Untitled%20design%20(35)-1.png) [Stephen Roberts](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/author/stephen-roberts) [Read More](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/why-alliedstar-isnt-just-an-orthodontic-scanner) ![intraoral scanner](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hubfs/BLOG%20IMAGES%20(750%20%C3%97%20420%20px)%20(83)-1.png) [I/O SCANNERS,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/i-o-scanners) [GENERAL DENTISTRY,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/general-dentistry) [ALLIED STAR](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/allied-star) ### [Your First Intraoral Scanner: What General Dentists Should Actually Look For](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/your-first-intraoral-scanner-what-general-dentists-should-actually-look-for) October 6, 2026 ## A Practical Buying Guide for General Dentists Ready to Make the Move to Digital Impressions Buying your first intraoral scanner can feel a little like buying your first... ![Team Renew](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Renew_Digital_.Circle.png?width=45&name=Renew_Digital_.Circle.png) [Team Renew](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/author/team-renew) [Read More](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/your-first-intraoral-scanner-what-general-dentists-should-actually-look-for) ![Planmeca ProMax](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hubfs/THE%20ULTIMATE%20%20BUYERS%20GUIDE%20TO%20THE%20PLANMECA%20PROMAX.png) [PANORAMIC,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/panoramic) [PAN/CEPH,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/pan-ceph) [CBCT,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/cbct) [PLANMECA,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/planmeca) [IMPLANTS,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/implants) [ORAL SURGERY,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/oral-surgery) [SLEEP,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/sleep) [ORTHODONTICS,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/orthodontics) [GENERAL DENTISTRY,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/general-dentistry) [ENDODONTICS](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/endodontics) ### [The Ultimate Buyer’s Guide to the Planmeca ProMax](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/the-ultimate-buyers-guide-to-the-planmeca-promax) September 3, 2026 Over the past decade that we’ve been in business, we’ve worked extensively with the majority of the leading dental imaging manufacturers. We’ve also worked very closely with thousands of dental and dental specialty practices across the country and have developed a thorough understanding of their clinical and workflow needs. ![Frank Tagye](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-05-18%20at%204.21.12%20PM.png?width=45&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-05-18%20at%204.21.12%20PM.png) [Frank Tagye](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/author/frank-tagye) [Read More](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/the-ultimate-buyers-guide-to-the-planmeca-promax) ![How to take perfect dental CBCT images](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hubfs/4-Step%20Guide%20to%20Taking%20Perfect%20Dental%20CBCT%20IMAGES.png) [CBCT,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/cbct) [IMPLANTS,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/implants) [ORAL SURGERY,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/oral-surgery) [SLEEP,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/sleep) [ORTHODONTICS,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/orthodontics) [GENERAL DENTISTRY,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/general-dentistry) [ENDODONTICS](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/endodontics) ### [Our 4-Step Guide to Taking Perfect Dental CBCT 3D Images](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/our-4-step-guide-to-taking-perfect-dental-cbct-3d-images) August 20, 2026 At Renew Digital, we understand that purchasing a certified pre-owned dental CBCT machine is a significant investment for your dental practice. However, it’s one you willingly undertook to receive sharp, clear, three-dimensional images to help you make the best possible treatment decisions for your patients. Here are four recommended steps obtaining the most accurate images using a cone beam system. ![Team Renew](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Renew_Digital_.Circle.png?width=45&name=Renew_Digital_.Circle.png) [Team Renew](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/author/team-renew) [Read More](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/our-4-step-guide-to-taking-perfect-dental-cbct-3d-images) ![small medium large field of view cbct](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hubfs/BLOG%20IMAGES%20(750%20%C3%97%20420%20px)%20(77)-2.png) [CBCT,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/cbct) [IMPLANTS,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/implants) [ORTHODONTICS,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/orthodontics) [GENERAL DENTISTRY,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/general-dentistry) [ENDODONTICS](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/endodontics) ### [Small, Medium, or Large?](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/small-medium-or-large) August 18, 2026 ## How to Choose the Right CBCT Field of View for Your Practice One of the first specifications you'll notice when shopping for a CBCT system is **field of view (FOV).** ![Stephen Roberts](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(35)-1.png?width=45&name=Untitled%20design%20(35)-1.png) [Stephen Roberts](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/author/stephen-roberts) [Read More](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/small-medium-or-large) ![cbct scan](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hubfs/BLOG%20IMAGES%20(750%20%C3%97%20420%20px)%20(75)-1.png) [CBCT,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/cbct) [IMPLANTS,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/implants) [GENERAL DENTISTRY](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/general-dentistry) ### [How to Compare Two CBCT Machines Without Getting Lost in the Specs](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/how-to-compare-two-cbct-machines-without-getting-lost-in-the-specs) August 4, 2026 ## A Practical Buyer's Guide for Dentists Evaluating Dental Imaging Systems Shopping for a cone beam CT (CBCT) system can feel overwhelming. ![Stephen Roberts](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(35)-1.png?width=45&name=Untitled%20design%20(35)-1.png) [Stephen Roberts](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/author/stephen-roberts) [Read More](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/how-to-compare-two-cbct-machines-without-getting-lost-in-the-specs) ![questions for buying cbct](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hubfs/BLOG%20IMAGES%20(750%20%C3%97%20420%20px)%20(73)-1.png) [CBCT,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/cbct) [GENERAL DENTISTRY](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/general-dentistry) ### [The 7 Questions Every Dentist Should Ask Before Buying a Used CBCT](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/the-7-questions-every-dentist-should-ask-before-buying-a-used-cbct) July 21, 2026 ## An Imaging Specialist's Guide to Buying with Confidence Buying a certified pre-owned cone beam CT (CBCT) system can be one of the smartest investments a dental practice makes. ![Frank Tagye](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-05-18%20at%204.21.12%20PM.png?width=45&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-05-18%20at%204.21.12%20PM.png) [Frank Tagye](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/author/frank-tagye) [Read More](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/the-7-questions-every-dentist-should-ask-before-buying-a-used-cbct) ![upgrade 2d to 3d imaging](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hubfs/BLOG%20IMAGES%20(750%20%C3%97%20420%20px)%20(67)-2.png) [PANORAMIC,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/panoramic) [PAN/CEPH,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/pan-ceph) [CBCT,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/cbct) [GENERAL DENTISTRY](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/general-dentistry) ### [Should Your Practice Upgrade from 2D to 3D Imaging?](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/upgrade-2d-to-3d-imaging) June 9, 2026 ## A Smarter Guide to CBCT Adoption in 2026 For many dental practices, upgrading from traditional 2D imaging to 3D CBCT feels inevitable. The question is no longer *if* cone beam technology matters—it’s *when* it makes sense for your practice. ![Frank Tagye](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-05-18%20at%204.21.12%20PM.png?width=45&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-05-18%20at%204.21.12%20PM.png) [Frank Tagye](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/author/frank-tagye) [Read More](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/upgrade-2d-to-3d-imaging) ![](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hubfs/lte1.jpg) [iTERO,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/itero) [I/O SCANNERS,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/i-o-scanners) [GENERAL DENTISTRY](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/general-dentistry) ### [3 Reasons Why Doctors Still Choose iTero Element Scanners](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/3-reasons-why-doctors-still-choose-itero-element-scanners) April 14, 2026 With over two decades of experience perfecting the hardware and software behind **[intraoral scanners](https://www.renewdigital.com/intraoral-scanners/)**, iTero remains one of the top brands in the marketplace - and for good reason! ![Frank Tagye](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-05-18%20at%204.21.12%20PM.png?width=45&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-05-18%20at%204.21.12%20PM.png) [Frank Tagye](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/author/frank-tagye) [Read More](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/3-reasons-why-doctors-still-choose-itero-element-scanners) [1](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog) [2](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/general-dentistry/page/2) [3](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/general-dentistry/page/3) [4](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/general-dentistry/page/4) [5](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/general-dentistry/page/5) [![Renew Logo](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RENEW%20DIGITAL%20LOGO%20TD%20Web.png?width=225&height=90&name=RENEW%20DIGITAL%20LOGO%20TD%20Web.png "Renew Logo")](https://www.renewdigital.com/) Renew Digital, LLC 3719 North Peachtree Rd Building 200, Suite 250 Chamblee, GA 30341 [P: 844-221-0939](tel:844-221-0939) [F: 404-996-1671](tel:404-996-1671) ##### INFORMATION - [Contact Us](https://www.renewdigital.com/contact-us/) - [About Us](https://www.renewdigital.com/about-us/) - [Support](https://www.renewdigital.com/support/) - [FAQs](https://www.renewdigital.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - [Sell](https://www.renewdigital.com/sell/) - [Trade-In](https://www.renewdigital.com/trade-in/) - [Reviews](https://birdeye.com/renew-digital-144492804498797) - [Terms & Conditions](https://www.renewdigital.com/terms-conditions/) - [Privacy Policy](https://www.renewdigital.com/privacy-policy/) - [Warranty, Returns & Shipping](https://www.renewdigital.com/warranty-returns-shipping/) - [Careers](https://www.renewdigital.com/Careers/) ##### SHOP - [Panoramic](https://www.renewdigital.com/Panoramic) - [Cephalometric](https://www.renewdigital.com/cephalometric) - [Cone Beam](https://www.renewdigital.com/cone-beam/) - [Intraoral Scanners](https://www.renewdigital.com/intraoral-scanners/) ##### BRANDS - [Carestream Dental](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/carestream-dental/) - [Sirona](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/sirona) - [Instrumentarium](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/instrumentarium) - [Planmeca](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/planmeca) - [Vatech](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/vatech) - [Gendex](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/gendex) - [i-CAT](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/i-CAT) - [DEXIS](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/DEXIS) - [ITERO](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/itero) - [Medit](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/medit/) - [View All](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/) ##### FOLLOW US - - Renew Digital is a registered trademark of Renew Digital, LLC. iTero, among others, are trademarks and/or service marks of Align Technology, Inc. or one of its subsidiaries or affiliated companies and may be registered in the U.S. and/or other countries. © 2024 Renew Digital, LLC. 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