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A Practical Buyer's Guide for Dentists Evaluating Dental Imaging Systems

Shopping for a cone beam CT (CBCT) system can feel overwhelming.

For years, Dentsply Sirona has been internationally recognized by dentists and dental specialists for its high-quality dental imaging equipment. While this company was formed in 2016, this company brings decades of experience through the merger of two leading manufacturers: DENTSPLY International and Sirona Dental Systems.

As one of the most significant equipment investments for a dental practice, extraoral imaging and 3D CBCT technology should be well-researched and carefully planned prior to purchase. Many major manufacturers, like Dentsply Sirona, have a wide variety of cone beam systems available  to meet the needs of nearly any dental practice or clinical application.

So, if you’re considering Sirona for your next, or even first, CBCT system, you can feel confident you’re making a solid investment in a reputable brand.

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?

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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Dentsply Sirona is a global leader in the dental industry, offering a wide range of innovative products and technologies for dental professionals. The company was formed in 2016 through the merger of two leading dental companies, DENTSPLY International and Sirona Dental Systems.

Carestream is one of today's trusted names in dental imaging technology. And for good reason, they manufacturer a wide range of advanced X-ray machines that cater to the diverse needs of dental professionals.

With a commitment to innovation and imaging excellence, Carestream has developed a reputable lineup of extraoral X-ray machine models, both 2D and 3D, that deliver high-quality images, enhanced workflow efficiency, and patient comfort.

It seems like no matter where you turn, from CE courses, to dental conferences, to webinars, trainings and more, doctors are getting more comfortable with the idea of upgrading to CBCT. And it's clear to see why, for many it's been a proven model for success.. allowing you to expand your service offering and keep more referrals in-house.

So, will 2025 be the year your practice makes the investment to upgrade from 2D imaging to 3D dental CBCT (cone beam)? If so, you’re in luck! There’s never been a better time to invest in CBCT.

With more CBCT brands in the market than ever before, prices continue to get more affordable while the technology steadily improves.

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 2024.

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.