Dental Tribune United Kingdom Edition

‘Many operators use the same camera as they are comfortable with unit and re- sults and do not see the need to upgrade. This demonstrates that documentation should follow the operator’s requirements and skills’ 21ClincialFebruary 7-13, 2011United Kingdom Edition ital, SLR or video). A camera is required, multi- ple types, makes and specifica- tions are available with widely varying prices. One should choose a system that meets all criteria, resolution, ease of use features, compatibility and cost. Once chosen Global can pro- vide adapters for most cameras. What do you want to achieve? 1. Routine continuous video/ images for nursing staff and pa- tients:- Use a 95/5 beamsplitter, this provides increased camera depth of focus. A conventional C-Mount video adapter tube and C- Mount camera will provide the required results. Continuous video images enable the dental nurse to par- ticipate in and anticipate the operators requirements, the monitor must be positioned in the nurses line of sight. 2. A binocular assistant scope also enables full participation by the nurse. If this option is chosen a 50/50 beamsplitter should be used. 3. Capture of specific still im- ages. For convenience use a digital stills camera of choice. A 50/50 beamsplitter is re- quired plus a digital camera mount, (X-Mount) with adapter to suit camera model. These cameras can be adjusted (eg zoom) independently of mi- croscope: high quality low cost cameras are available. 4. Combination (Video & Dig- ital stills) provides very flexible documentation. Use a 50/50 beamsplitter, X-Mount adapter andthe appropriate camera mount. 5. Digital SLR with a 50/50 beamsplitter and camera mount. All these options can be add- ed to the Global Dental Micro- scope with ease, this upgrade facility is important as opera- tors requirements may vary with time. These instant micro- scope upgrades are an impor- tant Global facility not found on all microscopes. Camera specifications are continuously improving hence the need for upgrade compatibility. Many operators use the same camera as they are com- fortable with unit and results and do not see the need to up- grade. This demonstrates that documentation should follow the operator’s requirements and skills. The global perspective on documentation Digital Documentation SLR X-Mount & Digital X- Mount Adapters Automatic Framing – Cap- ture the exact replica of what you see. “Framing” is automatic. Im- ages are recorded with virtu- ally no interruption to the treat- ment. Easy Upgrade– Modular de- sign allows for upgrading your camera at little or no cost to change the adapter. Efficient Archiving – Entire procedures can be electroni- cally documented; allowing for efficient archiving in patient records. No Blurring – The wide optical path of the X-Mount and SLR Mount al- low for faster shutter speeds, thus reducing blurring. Video Documen- tation C o m m u n i c a - t i o n / A r c h i v e – Record the p r o c e d u r e , let the patient watch the proce- dure, communicate clearly what treatment is need- ed and why. Capture the entire proce- dure for communicating to colleagues, referring dentists, the patient’s parent, your study club, and insurance companies. Educate and persuade your patient The greatest benefit: gain pa- tient acceptance of treatment. Those cracks that cannot be seen with the naked eye can easily be seen through the mi- croscope and then shown to the patient via the camera image. Superior to Intraoral Cam- eras – Images are magnified opti- cally, not electronically; making the resolution of the microscope’s video image far superior to traditional Intraoral cameras. Also, unlike Intraoral cameras, the microscope/video camera allows you to document the ac- tual procedure. More Light – The patented Vir- tual Beamsplitter provides a clear image to the video camera while removing less than five per cent of the light from the user. Other beamsplitters rob the user of 20 per cent or more of the light. Greater Depth of Field – The Virtual Beamsplitter also pro- vides incredible depth of field for the video image. Flexibility - Camera can be placed on either side of the microscope for user con- veience. DT About the author Since 1997 Nicho- las James Robert Gibb has been the owner and Practice Principal of a large modern practice in Leamington Spa which provides general dental care to the local com- munity. Since enter- ing a “joint venture” with Poggo Group Ltd in 1996 he has developed a special interest in treating patients with Seda- tion which includes both restorative work and oral surgery. In 2002, he was awarded a Diploma with distinction in Conscious Sedation for Dentistry from Guy’s Dental Hospital, and followed this up in 2003 with a Diploma in Post Graduate Dental Studies from Bristol University. He has been a vocational trainer for the past seven years and have lectured to the trainees each year on subjects such as treatment planning, anxiety management, sedation and oral surgery procedures as well as mentor- ing my own VDP on a day to day basis. He is am employed as a Practice Adviser for Solihull CT, NHS Warwickshire, and am an elected member of Warwickshire Local Dental Committee. 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