Dental Technology & Equipment
The equipment a practice uses shapes what a visit looks like — how images are taken, whether impressions need putty, what sedation is available. Browse by technology to see which dentists list it.
Technology use is reported by the provider or their practice, not confirmed with the manufacturer. NPI credentials are verified, and providers never pay to appear.
Invisalign
Clear aligners that straighten teeth without metal brackets. Custom-made for each patient and worn 20-22 hours per day.
View dentistsCBCT (Cone Beam CT)
Cone Beam Computed Tomography produces 3D images of teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures using lower radiation than medical CT scans. Critical for implant planning, oral surgery, and complex endodontic cases.
View dentistsDigital X-rays
Digital radiography delivers dental X-ray images with ~80% less radiation than film and instant on-screen review. Most modern specialty practices use digital sensors.
View dentistsLaser Dentistry
Soft-tissue and hard-tissue dental lasers are used for periodontal therapy (LANAP), frenectomies, cavity preparation, and certain implant procedures. Less invasive than traditional surgical tools.
View dentistsIV Sedation
Intravenous conscious sedation administered by a dentist or anesthesiologist. Used for longer surgical procedures and patients with severe dental anxiety.
View dentistsOral Sedation
Sedative pills taken before the appointment. Provides moderate anxiety relief without an IV line.
View dentistsNitrous Oxide
Nitrous oxide ("laughing gas") provides light sedation that wears off quickly. The most common option for routine procedures that benefit from mild anxiety relief.
View dentistsDigital Impressions (iTero / Trios / CEREC)
Intraoral scanners that capture 3D models of teeth without traditional putty impressions. Faster, more accurate, and used in implant planning, crown design, and aligner therapy.
View dentistsClear Braces
Ceramic or tooth-colored orthodontic brackets that are less visible than traditional metal braces but still bonded to the teeth (unlike removable clear aligners).
View dentistsIn-Office 3D Printing
Practices that print surgical guides, aligner models, retainers, or temporary crowns in-house using 3D printers. Reduces lab turnaround time.
View dentistsQuickSplint
A short-term trial splint for jaw pain and TMD that a dentist can make and fit in one visit, similar to an ace bandage for a sprain. It is used as first aid over days to weeks, not a replacement for a custom oral appliance made for long-term care.
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