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Digital ceph X-rays have come a long way since their inception a few decades ago. Modern digital technology makes taking and managing cephalometric X-rays faster and safer than ever before. Take a look at just a few important technology improvements in digital cephalometric X-ray design and function to help make practices more efficient and improve patient care.

Why More Practices Are Making the Move from Panoramic Imaging to 3D Diagnostics

For decades, panoramic and cephalometric X-rays have served as the backbone of dental diagnostics. They're fast, affordable, and provide valuable information for many routine procedures.

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.

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.

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

How startup orthodontists are reducing upfront costs without sacrificing technology

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.

Understanding What Your X-Ray, CBCT, or Scanner Is Really Worth—and How to Maximize It

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.