Dental Sensor Notes

Sensor Name	Manufacturer	Operational Notes
DentiMax
	DentiMax, LLC 4115 E. Valley Auto Dr. Suite 101 Mesa, AZ 85206 http://www.dentimax.com/	Manufactured by one of the world's leading technology companies Comfortable due to rounded corners and thin design All four corners of image are clipped but consistent quality imagesNo control or USB box, direct connect to computer can be 15' away Rounded corner on cord end allows sensor to come more forward to include cuspids on bitewings 10' cord could easily get tangled up but it is very durable with reinforced ends Dentimax makes practice management software and can package it with imaging software and sensors. One source for support

Dent-X EVA Classic
	ImageWorks Dental Products 250 Clearbrook Road Elmsford, NY 10523 USADent-X http://dentsem.com/ImageWorks	Thin comfortable sensors Simple docking station with post/wall mount and sensor holder Easy to move between rooms Corners not rounded on cord end of sensor Cable bending from top could be a weak spot. Newer models have a stress relief Some combinations of settings and software can cause underexposed images Inconsistent image quality Limited to 15 feet from computer

Gendex Visualix eHD
	Gendex Dental Systems 901 West Oakton Street Des Plaines, IL 60018 http://www.gendex.com/Default.aspx?navid=550213&oid=200&lid=Us	Consistent image quality Comfortable rounded sensor corners All four corners of image are clipped Sensors seem a little bulky Larger USB box but has bracket to hold on wall/post

Instrumentarium SnapShot
	Instrumentarium Dental, Inc 1245 W. Canal Street Milwaukee, Wisconsin 53233 http://www.palodexgroup.com/Products.asp?document_id=10&cat_id=6	Consistent image quality without adjusting exposure settings Small USB box Nice bracket to store sensor/USB box on wall/post Lifetime free support for imaging software Control box pulls on sensor so must rest it in patient's lap or clip to patient Rounded corners more comfortable if they were on cord end of sensor Two corners of image are clipped Easy access knowledgable support staff

Kodak 6100
	Kodak Dental Systems 1765 The Exchange Atlanta, GA 30339 http://www.kodakdental.com/digital-imaging/intraoral-radiography/kodak-rvg-6100.aspx	Comes in size 0,1,2 Slightly bulky but comfortable edges and corners Easy access and friendly technical support Consistent sharp image quality Density of some images varies within each image Must adjust exposure times for different patients Longest exposure time of all sensors evaluated Control box pulls on sensor so must rest it in patient's lap or clip to patient Only sold direct by Kodak

Schick CDR
	Schick Technologies, Inc. 30-30 47th Avenue Long Island City, NY 11101 http://www.schicktech.com/items.php?catid=630&itemid=6252	Small easy to use USB box with nice bracket and sensor holder Comfortable sensors 100% Satisfaction Refund Guarantee Density of some images varies within each image Schick is concerned about cable breaking at the sensor Only available from Patterson Dental

Toshiba DXS
	Toshiba America Electronic Components, Inc. 2150 East Lake Cook Road, Suite 310 Buffalo Grove, IL 60089 (847) 484-7092 http://dentsem.com/xxxxxx	Sensor has molded housing that is comfortable and feels like hard rubber Due to non-glossy finish of housing you must use loose fitting or specially made barriers. Control box is small and on USB end but must be moved with sensor Does not come with a bracket to hold control box or sensor Works good on a powered USB hub 15 feet from computer May be sold under different names in the U.S.

XDR
	XDR Radiology 11620 Wilshire Blvd Suite 957 Los Angeles, CA 90025 http://www.xdr-radiology.com/index.htm	Sensor made by one of the world's leading technology companies Comfortable with rounded corners and thin design All four corners of image are clipped but consistent quality images Rounded corner on cord end allows sensor to come more forward to include cuspids on bitewings No interface box, direct USB connection with 10' cord. Can be extended in 16' increments with powered USB hubs. 10' cord could easily get tangled up but it is very durable with reinforced ends Company specializes in imaging software that is easy to use and has numerous patented useful features. Enterprise, customized software for hospitals, educational institutions, and multi-facility enterprises.