Technology

Modern Digital Dental X-Rays benefit patients in a number of ways. 

• Less radiation than conventional film x-rays

• Require almost no time for development, reducing time spent waiting in the dental chair
• Allow for incredibly precise and accurate images for timely diagnoses
• Securely stored in your digital file and can be securely sent to your insurance company or specialists, when necessary
• Are better for the environment because no chemicals are needed for developing them and no space is needed for film storage 

Here at Harte Dental, we are always excited to use the most modern techniques to maximize your dental health. 

We are excited to introduce our Cone Beam Computed Tomography Scanner (CBCT)! 

This provides our dentists with highly detailed 3D images to view the jaw, airways, nerves, and soft tissues! This provides a far more comprehensive picture of our patients oral health. The cone x-ray beams can focus on one area better than traditional fan-shaped x-rays. Another major advantage is that the CBCT requires less radiation than medical CT scans. 

CBCT scans can detect lesions and various tumors in the facial area. 

What if you could see exactly what your dentist sees? You'd probably find it simpler to make informed decisions about your oral health! Harte Dental loves being transparent, allowing patients to have comfortable, well-informed treatment!

Intraoral cameras allow you to do precisely that. Using a small digital camera embedded in a wand, the dentist can move it around your mouth and transmit the images instantly to a chairside monitor. This allows you to clearly see everything the dentist describes, including damage to the teeth and signs that might indicate periodontal disease.

Our ProOne panoramic x-ray machine provides the dentist with an ear-to-ear two-dimensional view. The panoramic machine consists of a rotating arm that holds the x-ray generator. The x-ray generator then circles around the head in order to create a comprehensive picture of the teeth, upper jaw, lower jaw, and surrounding structures. Digital x-rays produce 80% less radiation than traditional x-rays. Since the digital x-ray is connected to a computer, a clearer and more accurate image is captured.

Panoramic X-rays can be used to:

Harte Dental loves treating its patients with modern technology to achieve the best possible outcomes!

• Assess patients with an extreme gag reflex or limited opening.

• Evaluate the progression of TMJ.

• Expose cysts and abnormalities.

• Assess need for orthodontic care.

• Reveal positioning of wisdom teeth.

• Expose jawbone fractures.

• Reveal gum disease and cavities

In 2020 Harte Dental invested in Surgically Clean Air machines for each treatment room. Utilizing powerful, multi-stage filtration technologies which remove airborne particulates, pathogens and pollutants, it  gives you fresh, clean and re-energized air. The HEPA-RX filter removes >99.9% of airborne pathogens* at 300 cfm. 

For more detailed information on how our Clean Air machines keep you safe, please visit...

 https://surgicallycleanair.com/air-purifiers/jade/

With the iTero Digital Scanner, your Harte Dental clinician can take highly accurate digital 3D impressions of your teeth and soft tissues. It aids in caries detection, monitors changes associated with periodontal disease, and can even help with detecting grinding and clenching habits with its all-in-one scan.

The images produced can be sent to Harte Dental's preferred dental laboratories in the area to fabricate strong dental crowns, mouth guards, etc. 

Harte Dental's Hands-Free Sterilization Room thoroughly cleans and sterilizes our instruments. Harte Dental continues to go above and beyond standards to maximize the safety of our patients and clinicians. We take pride in giving our patients a worry-free visit, where they know they are being treated with the best equipment by the best clinicians. 

Our Suction Units are ideal for keeping you comfortable during your appointment, with low volume and low vibration! 

Oral suction units are specialized vacuums to remove saliva, water, and debris from the mouth during procedures. They prevent choking, keep the operating area dry for better visibility and bonding, and reduce the spread of aerosolized bacteria and viruses for improved safety!