College of Dentistry | University of Florida

Digital Radiography

 

Digital Radiography

Digital RadiographyDigital radiography is a system that captures a patient x-ray digitally instead of using traditional film. Digital imaging will allow us to do more and see more. Because digital radiography creates a computer image, we have the ability to enhance images. Digital technology will also allow us to exchange clinical data and images over a distance. Digital radiography images will be archived into one central place, increasing access to images across the college.

Digital Radiography Technology Considerations

There are two main types of technology available to capture digital radiography images, CCD (charged-coupled device) powered sensors and photostimulable phosphor (PSP) plates.

PSP technology was selected because:

  • It seemed to be the most durable for our student environment.
  • The PSP plates are very similar to film in flexibility (sensors tend to be bulky)
  • There is a wider selection of plate sizes available.
  • The cost of replacing the PSP plates is rather inexpensive.

Medicor Imaging Software

In order to view digital images captured through digital radiography, we needed a software program. Medicor was selected because of the ability to integrate with the existing dental hardware.

Medicor will allows for:

  • Improved processing – scanned images can be placed in predefined templates and also allows for images to be enhanced and saved with the original image.
  • The software allows users to zoom, magnify, and measure images.
  • This software integrates well with existing software in the college
  • And also will allow us to expand as it integrates with other telehealth hardware.

back to top