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As a Dental Practice Consultant, one of the most obvious recommended additions to a basic digital radiography system is a digital panoramic x-ray machine. A panoramic radiograph provides diagnostic information that is simply not possible with periapicals (PA). With a panoramic image you will provide better treatment for your patients; that’s what is most important. However, as an added bonus the machine will quickly pay for itself and provide exceptional ROI.
As a general rule you will be taking a pano on all new patients and once every five years on existing patients. Here is the math:
Total active patients 2000 - 1/5 will need a pano each year - 1/5 of 2000 = 400
Six new patients a month for 12 months = 72
Average digital pano fee = $85
472 x $85 = $49,120
Panoramic x-ray machines provide such great diagnostics and financial return every dentist should have one. In fact they are such a good choice dentists who may be uncertain about “going digital” should consider getting a digital panoramic immediately, even before going with sensors.
The above is from the Emmott on Technology Guide to Digital Radiography.
Dr. Larry Emmott is considered the leading authority on dental high tech and one of the most entertaining speakers in dentistry. He is also a writer and consultant and has over 30 years of experience as a practicing general dentist. To find out about his high–tech training programs, Technology Guides, and other services, call (602) 791–7071 or visit drlarryemmott.com.
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