Dental Tribune U.S. Edition

f DT page 16A DENTAL TRIBUNE | November 2011 Industry News 19A At the end of the 19th century, when researchers developed the first X-ray machine, they knew it posed potential danger. In response to leakage from X-ray tubes, scientists developed pro- tocols to protect operators from X-ray exposure during procedures. These protocols included lead-lined walls, lead vests and/or the operator leaving the room. Such steps remained intact through the end of the 20th century. Now things have changed. When Aribex Inc. developed a hanheld X-ray system in 2005, the company created a device that was inherently safe from the get-go. Clini- cians can now safely hold a lightweight cordless X-ray unit, the NOMAD® , while taking X-rays. “Numerous studies have been done to ensure that the NOMAD is indeed safe,” said Larry Emmott, DDS, a lead- ing authority on dental high tech in the country. “In fact, one study actu- ally showed Nomad users received less exposure than those who used a traditional system.” This is made possible through Ari- bex’s patented shielding on the X-ray source and collimator cone, as well as the leaded acrylic backscatter shield that protects the operator from reflect- ed radiation. More than 30 indepen- dent and third-party evaluations and scientific studies, from universities, physicists, test houses, government and military groups have concluded the Aribex NOMAD Handheld X-ray Systems are both safe and effective. With the hand-held X-ray system, the operator can not only hold the unit and stay in the room, he or she also can keep the NOMAD in place while taking X-rays, and reassure anxious patients, including children. The device can be operated anywhere, anyplace, at the point-of-care. “In fact, as the ultimate benefit of mobility, you can use the NOMAD at a nursing home, mobile clinic, or humanitarian mission,” Emmott says. Because it is so easily transport- able, the NOMAD enables dentists to practice in remote areas where con- ventional X-ray devices could never go. And because of the built-in shield- ing and backscatter shield, numerous independent tests have proven its safety for operator and patient alike. “The NOMAD has forever changed the way that dental radiography is performed,” said Dr. D. Clark Turn- er, president and CEO of Aribex. “It has become a staple in dental offices everywhere.” For more information on Aribex and the safety, convenience and vari- ous studies for the NOMAD, visit www. aribex.com or see us at booth #925. DT Handheld X-ray safe from get-go GNYDM BOOTH NO. 925 NOMAD Pro Handheld X-ray System. (Photo/ Provided by Aribex) AD office already. It sounds funny, but do you real- ly want to deal with another payment terminal, snarl of wires and who knows what else? Working with a financing partner who can accommodate your existing payment processing equipment just makes everything that much easier. For example, the Citi Health Card can be processed through a standard credit card terminal, a touch tone phone, or via the convenient and easy-to-use online processing. Fast payments make for a healthy practice. We can’t stress this enough. Knowing that you’ll be paid con- sistently and on time lets you man- age expenses, budget for equipment upgrades, hire staff and keep your finances in order. Plus, offering a trusted payment option like the Citi Health Card can help you increase treatment acceptance and patient loyalty at your practice. Sounds like a good deal to us. Less hassle, more savings, better treat- ment rates, fast payments and full customer support. If you’d like to learn more about patient financing options from the experts at Citi Health Card and Henry Schein, give them a call, (800) 443-2756, option 1. DT * Merchant Fee is the cost to your practice and is calculated as a percent- age of the total sale. + Savings based on No Interest and Budget Payment Plan MDRs charged by a major or national competitor, May 2011. Competitive plans require $300 minimum purchase for 12- and 18-month plans and $1,000 minimum purchase for Budget Payment Plan. Your actual savings may vary depend- ing upon amount financed, MDRs available to your practice and patient choice of financing plan. See partici- pating Provider Agreement for more details. ©2011 Citibank, N.A. Citi and Citi Arc Design are registered service marks of Citigroup Inc. (Source: Citigroup and Henry Schein Financial Services)