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Here’s What to Expect Before, During, and After an MRI

MRIs sound like a nightmare—but they don’t have to be.

Howard Speaks: Overhead and Efficiency by Dr. Howard Farran

Dentaltown founder Dr. Howard Farran discusses how using magnification and proper lighting in your clinical practice and delegating tasks to other team members can help reduce overhead.

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Understanding the New Standard in Dentistry: CAT Scans

CAT scans or Computer Assisted Tomograph scans have been around for years. However, it is quickly becoming the new standard in dentistry. The reasons are clear both literally and figuratively, as they provide our office with millions of pictures so that we can combine them together to create 3-dimen

Dental checkups: How often are they needed?

Checkups. Cleanings. X-rays. Just how often should Canadians be seen by a dentist to keep their teeth and gums in optimal health?

Study finds 78% of all MRI scanners have image quality issues

A study of more than 500 MRI performance evaluations conducted over 10 years has found that 78% of all MRI scanners have image quality problems, and 25% of all multichannel radiofrequency coils have a least one bad channel.

MRI: Why Bore Size Matters

Magnetic resonance imaging, or MRI, enables doctors to examine inside of a patient’s body in order to possibly find a certain condition and determine the best treatment. As with most medical technology, MRIs have advanced quite a bit lately and continuously help doctors as an important diagnostic im

Frequently Asked MRI Questions

It's normal to get nervous or confused when a doctor recommends an MRIscan. We understand they can seem foreign to many, so we took the time toanswer the most common MRI questions. We hope these will answer yourquestions and give you a peace of mind before your scan.

Open MRI proves viable to evaluate placenta

MRI of the placenta is feasible in a 1-tesla open MRI scanner, and the technology can be valuable for surgical planning and safe maternal and fetal management in complex cases, according to Greek researchers.

The tale of the flying gurney: MRI machines can turn objects into projectiles

Some safety specialists fear that dangers are increasing because of the growing power and speed of the machines.

Essential Keys to Improving Safety and Comfort in the MRI Suite

Advances in MRI modalities and capabilities can facilitate optimal comfort and help alleviate anxiety for patients.

Everything You Need to Know About Getting an MRI

Calm concerns about your exam. Learn what to expect from your MRI scan.

MRI Cost: How Much Does A Mobile MRI Cost

Are you wondering what a mobile mri cost for your next project. Take a quick glance at this article that shares the top for mri cost you should...

The Cost of an MRI: What You Should Know

MRI machines are expensive and so are maintenance costs. If you buy an MRI Scanner on the secondary market, you can experience significant savings and....

6 Things to Know about MRI

MRI is an important imaging tool for diagnosing and assessing a wide range of medical conditions. If an MRI may be in your future, here are six basic facts you should know.

6 Ways a CT is Different than an MRI

Have an upcoming test and are curious? Learn 6 ways that CTs and MRIs differ.

Kids Were Terrified of Getting MRIs. Then One Man Figured Out a Better Way.

Tom and David Kelley of the award-winning Palo Alto-based global design firm IDEO have been helping private and public sector organizations innovate, g ...