Digitizing Dental X-Rays and Going Digital
Digitizing Dental X-Rays and Going Digital While most dental practices in larger cities made the transition from film to digital X-rays over the past decade, some statistics say that there may be as many as 50% of all dentists who are still not using digital systems. Because digital dental radiographs (digital X-rays) are known to […]
Using X-rays for Industrial and Non-Destructive Testing
Using X-rays for Industrial and Non-Destructive Testing Non-destructive testing, also called NDT, refers to a large group of techniques used for analysis in science and industry. The purpose of NDT is to evaluate the properties of a material, component or system without causing damage. NDT allows the person doing the inspection to see inside the […]
X-Ray Scanning and your Digital Practice
X-Ray Scanning and your Digital Practice If you’re convinced that going digital will improve your practice and improve patient care, then it’s time to consider the steps you need to take to make your digital practice a reality. Take an Inventory You can’t decide what needs to be done, if you don’t know where you […]
X-Rays in the Cloud
If you’re still struggling with film X-rays, perhaps it’s time to consider putting your X-ray film in the Cloud. Many radiology clinics have discovered that the combination of modern Cloud technology and the instant information it provides anywhere, anytime, has simplified daily tasks. Indeed, new medical equipment that can enhance the abilities of dedicated medical […]
How to Digitize Dental X-Ray Film
How to Digitize Dental X-Ray Film Before we get into “how” to digitize dental X-rays, let’s talk about “why” you should go digital. And, maybe, before we even get into “why” we should talk about “what,” as in “What is digital dentistry?” In broad terms, digital dentistry refers to any dental technology or device that […]
Go Digital and Solve the X-ray Film Problem
Surprisingly, in this digital age, there are still small, rural hospitals and radiology clinics that operate using paper and film–based modalities. As they begin to move into the digital world, part of their conversion to HIS/EMR systems will involve the installation of Picture Archiving and Communications Systems (PACS), so that they transform not only their […]
How to Manage Medical X-Ray Digitizing
The Challenge of Storing X-ray Film The storage of X-ray films poses a challenge for healthcare facilities several reasons: Uncertainty regarding length of retention — Though rarely saved as permanent records, most states do have laws governing x-ray record retention. Additionally, consideration should also be given to the statute of limitations in malpractice suits. Special […]
Converting from X-Ray Film to PACS
The Critical Role of Film Digitizers Introduction With all the hype about electronic medical records and digital medical imagery, one might think that medical organizations have completely eliminated paper and x-ray film. While this is the ultimate goal, the truth is that for the worldwide medical community, this is still a goal. In the United […]
How and Why to Recycle X-Ray Film
With today’s emphasis on “going green” as well as HIPAA requirements for patient privacy, recycling old X-ray film is a must. Add to this the fact that nearly all medical diagnostics today are digital, old X-ray film should be converted to digital, if the images need to be saved, and then safely disposed of. Why […]
Taking Your X-Ray Film Digital
Whether you’re are a user of medical X-rays or of industrial X-rays, there are benefits to be gained by eliminating your old X-ray films and going digital. But before you can reap those benefits, you have to decide just exactly how you’re going to get from film to digital. Let’s look at the benefits first: […]