Digital Sensors and Marriage Part 2

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Part two of our article on digital sensors by Jim Ramey continues.  For more information on this topic, be sure to read part one as well.
The terrible thing is that many doctors make the same mistake over again! They find a sensor that fits their budget, fits the practice and the staff even likes it, but the new software only works with one sensor – the one it comes with!
If you find yourself in this situation, you may ask, “What can I do to avoid ‘marrying’ another sensor manufacturer?”   The answer is simple:  Look at the imaging software first, and then look for the sensors that you like. This is the only way to make sure that your next “relationship” with an imaging software program will last in the long haul. This will give you some peace of mind that down the road you will not have to switch imaging systems again.
All imaging applications have certain basic features, but they also have unique characteristics - the most important being what sensors the imaging application works with besides the sensor that company sells. Make sure to get a list of other sensors that work with the software application, and review it.   Ask yourself, “Would any of these other sensors on the list be ones I would consider using in my practice?”
The best thing you can do is to find an “open” imaging system, such as DentiMax, that not only works with the sensor that company sells, but also with just about every other sensor on the market.  An “open” imaging system will prevent you from having to start all over again when you need to get a new sensor.  You will have the freedom to find the most cost-effective sensor, the one with the newest technology, and the one with the best image quality – regardless of what company makes that sensor.
So when you’re in the market for a digital sensor, whether you’re thinking about switching from film to digital or you find yourself in that unfortunate situation of needing to divorce your existing imaging system, investigate the imaging software system first and make sure that it is “open” software.  This will prevent heartache down the road!  And, maybe more importantly, you won’t have to worry about hiring a divorce lawyer…
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