DAYTON, Ohio, June 16, 2021 — Midmark Corp., a leading dental solutions provider focused on the design of the clinical environment for improving delivery of care, recently released a white paper entitled “Handheld versus Conventional Dental X-Ray Units in Clinical Dental Practice—a Cautionary Discussion,” examining the differences in operation, clinical workflow and safety of handheld dental X-ray units compared to conventional counterparts.  

As handheld dental X-ray units are becoming more widely used in dental practices, many dentists have begun asking important questions about their safety and effectiveness. What kind of radiation risk do they pose? Do they require more or less safety protocols than conventional X-ray units? Are they more or less expensive to operate?

“When something this vital to a dental office can also pose a significant safety hazard, it’s important for dentists to look at the available research and make an informed decision about what type of X-ray device is best for their practice,” says Mark Greenwood, vice president of imaging product development for Midmark. “But that kind of extensive research takes more time than most busy practitioners have, so we are publishing expert findings to help answer their questions. Using an independent research team, we compiled and summarized the results of dozens of studies and industry articles to create an in-depth comparison of handheld versus conventional intraoral X-ray units.”

In the paper, dentists will find a thorough explanation of the way each type of unit operates in a clinical environment, along with advantages, disadvantages, equipment considerations and radiation risks. The paper also presents workflow and cost information, along with specific recommendations for use by several important dental organizations.

“I hope every dentist and dental assistant currently using or considering handheld X-ray units, especially as a replacement for conventional X-ray units, will read this,” urges Greenwood. “A few minutes of reading could make a difference in how safely and efficiently they perform patient imaging from now on.”

To download the white paper, visit midmark.com.

About Midmark—Dental

Midmark helps dental professionals deliver exceptional care by harmonizing design, technology and workflows. Quality, high-performance solutions provide integrated ergonomic support, keeping the principles of safety for patients and practice teammates at the center of design. Midmark is a single-source leader for planning, equipping and developing better utilization of operatory, imaging, digital impressions, instrument processing, dental cabinetry and mechanical room solutions. Learn more at midmark.com/dental.

About Midmark 

Midmark Corporation is the only clinical environmental design company that enables a better care experience for the medical, dental and animal health markets. With nearly 2,000 teammates worldwide, Midmark focuses on harmonizing space, technology and workflows, creating a better experience for caregivers and patients at the point of care. Founded in 1915 and headquartered in the greater Dayton, Ohio, area, Midmark maintains production facilities, administrative offices, and the Midmark Experience and Technology Centers in Versailles, Ohio, with eight additional locations in the United States as well as subsidiaries in India and Italy. To learn more about Midmark, visit midmark.com.