Summer Travels and New 3D Scan Technology
People do not usually think of travel when they think of dentistry, but staying current in the profession sometimes means doing just that. This summer, Dr. Petinge, his wife Jacqueline, and office manager Jackie took a trip to Charlotte, North Carolina to attend a course on 3D Cone Beam CT scan technology. Thank you to Dentsply Sirona for hosting the seminar.
This technology is now used in our office and represents a major step forward compared to what was available to dentists just a decade or two ago. It is a significant upgrade from traditional two-dimensional X-rays because it allows us to view a rotating three-dimensional scan using less radiation. A 3D Cone Beam CT scan also provides clearer images of dental structures, soft facial tissues, and nerve pathways, not just bones. This gives us a much more complete view of your mouth, jaw, and face, and helps us provide better care.
As a bonus stop along the way, we also had the opportunity to visit the USS Yorktown, a World War II ship and museum. The museum has preserved its historic dental office, complete with old X-rays and a full-time (mannequin) ship dentist, giving visitors a glimpse of what a dental office looked like in the 1940s. It was quite a contrast from the advanced CT imaging we saw at the seminar, although some of the setup was still familiar. Dr. Petinge even tested out the dental chair and agrees that today’s chairs are much more comfortable.
We cannot wait to hear from you!
Dr. Stephen Petinge, DMD
General, Cosmetic, Restorative, Preventive, and Family Dentist
Dental Implants, TMJ/TMD, Emergency Dentistry, Crowns and Bridges, Teeth Whitening, Sleep Apnea Appliances, Sedation Dentistry
Dentist in Saugus, MA 01906
Dr. Petinge is a leader in dental implants, Invisalign, dentures, crowns, veneers, and Lumineers in Saugus. Putting his patients’ comfort, oral health, and satisfaction first is always his top priority.
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