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What to look for when choosing a CBCT for a UK practice
A neutral, practical checklist for UK dentists choosing a CBCT: field of view, resolution, dose, software, workflow, room, training and support. No prices, no hype.
Read the guide →Keeping your dental X-ray and CBCT equipment compliant in the UK
A plain-English guide to UK dental X-ray and CBCT compliance: IRR17, IR(ME)R 2017, in-house QA, routine testing, critical examinations and why a service contract helps.
Read the guide →Choosing an intraoral scanner in 2026: what matters for a general practice
What a UK general practice should weigh when choosing an intraoral scanner in 2026: accuracy, speed, ergonomics, software, open files, lab and CBCT integration, training and support.
Read the guide →How much does a CBCT cost? What really drives the price for a UK practice
What actually drives the cost of a dental CBCT in the UK: the machine, field of view, software, room, RPA and testing, training, installation, warranty, servicing and buy vs finance vs rent.
Read the guide →Do I need a CBCT reporting course to use a CBCT?
What UK rules (IR(ME)R 2017 and the 2020 Guidance Notes) say about CBCT training for referrers, practitioners, operators and reporters, and where Level 1 and Level 2 courses fit.
Read the guide →Why do your Level 1 CBCT course online, in your own time
The case for doing Level 1 CBCT training online and self-paced: no lost surgery days, stop and start in short sessions, structured modules, quizzes and a verifiable CPD certificate.
Read the guide →Chairside 3D printing of permanent crowns and bridges: what it is and where it fits
How chairside 3D printing of permanent restorations works (scan, design, print, post-process), the material and certification questions to ask, and where it fits in a UK general practice.
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