Smarter Digital Imaging Lets You See and Do More

Each x-ray taken in the dental practice serves as a guide, helping clinicians chart a path from uncertainty to understanding, and from problems to peace of mind. In turn, quality imaging technologies are among the most important investments any practice can make.

One device worth considering is the CARINA 1.5, a powerful digital intraoral sensor available exclusively through Henry Schein Dental. Alone, CARINA affords outstanding image quality and patient comfort, providing a simple, cost-effective way to reduce retakes and enhance diagnostic speed and accuracy. But paired with Dentrix Detect AI, a cutting-edge artificial intelligence (AI) solution powered and manufactured by VideaHealth, CARINA lets dentists see and do more than ever before.

Comfortable Patients, High-Quality Images

After using the CARINA 1.5 sensor in his La Mesa, CA, practice for several months, Richard Hagstrom, DDS, affirmed its ability to streamline every x-ray procedure. 

“The clarity of the image produced by the CARINA 1.5 is superb, reducing any need for retakes,” he said. “As long as the assistants get the correct placement and angles, we are golden!” A universally sized sensor with clipped corners and smooth edges, CARINA assures a comfortable, ergonomic fit for every patient. “My patients have remarked about the comfort of the new sensor compared to other sensors we used previously,” Dr. Hagstrom shared. Even with challenging captures, “The full-mouth series no longer hurts.”

A Seamless Imaging Workflow

Imaging with the CARINA sensor is made even easier thanks to dedicated support services and seamless integration with existing practice systems. “It took less than 5 minutes to connect and fully integrate the sensor with our software,” said Dr. Hagstrom.

Dentrix and Dentrix Ascend users also can take advantage of CARINA’s synergy with Detect AI, which automatically enhances x-ray scans with AI-enabled caries detections. This allows for early detections of nearly all restorative, periodontal, and endodontic concerns identifiable on x-rays, including tooth decay. As Dr. Hagstrom explained, “CARINA delivers raw image data directly to the Detect AI software, which allows for the cleanest, most accurate interpretation and analysis.”

Game-Changing Accuracy & Efficiency

Dr. Hagstrom, whose team exclusively uses Dentrix Detect AI on annual x-rays taken during hygiene visits, calls the software a “game-changer” for several reasons. “First, it offers an extremely efficient way to do exams,” he said. Detect AI enables Dr. Hagstrom's hygienists to identify lesions and share on-screen findings with patients, so he can zero in on problem areas as soon as he enters the exam room. He also praised the software for its exceptional accuracy. “In the year and a half that I’ve been using Detect AI, every lesion I’ve diagnosed with interproximal decay and verified with my physical exam has proven to actually have decay when filling the tooth.” 

Detect AI assists Dr. Hagstrom in identifying early tooth decay, allowing it to be managed with minimally invasive treatment. “I can do simple, conservative fillings, which last for a significant amount of time, long before the decay becomes too large,” he said. Finally, because Detect AI enables Dr. Hagstrom to diagnose many more simple fillings, he reports that it has helped increase case acceptance and practice production.

Perfect for Patient-Centered Dentistry

Overall, Dr. Hagstrom believes that the CARINA 1.5 digital intraoral sensor and Dentrix Detect AI are 2 solutions deserving of a place in any modern, patient-centered practice. “These are necessary tools to keep our practices up to date and protect the health of all our treasured patients!” he concluded.