Dental Equipment Categories
Browse dental equipment by category. Find reviews for CAD/CAM systems, intraoral scanners, imaging equipment, and more.
Equipment categories are the fastest way to narrow a purchase decision. Rather than comparing every device on the market, start with the category that matches the procedures you actually perform, then compare only the systems in your budget band. Each category below links to the published reviews in that group, including ratings, the brands we have tested, and the clinical trade-offs that separate entry-level units from practice-flagship equipment.
When comparing within a category, weigh four factors consistently: clinical accuracy and repeatability, chairside time per case, the total software and consumable cost over five years, and how quickly the manufacturer can service the unit locally. Our category reviews report all four, so two devices with similar sticker prices can be separated on the costs that actually appear in your annual accounts.
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Digital Imaging
X-ray systems, CBCT, and intraoral cameras
8 published reviews in this category.
- DEXIS Orthopantomograph™ OP 3D™ LX: A Comprehensive Review for Modern Dental Practices — DEXIS, rated 4.5/5
- A Complete CS 9600 CBCT Scanner Review — Carestream Dental, rated 4.4/5
- KaVo DIAGNOcam Vision Full HD Review — KaVo, rated 4.4/5
- Planmeca Viso G7 Review: Ultimate Full-Face CBCT for Modern Dentistry — Planmeca, rated 4.3/5
- Air Techniques ScanX Intraoral View Review — Air Techniques, rated 4.3/5
Handpieces
High and low-speed dental handpieces
6 published reviews in this category.
- AquaCare Twin Review: A Complete Guide for Dental Professionals — Velopex International, rated 4.7/5
- EMS AIRFLOW Prophylaxis Master Review — EMS Dental, rated 4.5/5
- AquaCare Single Review: A Complete Guide for Dental Professionals — Velopex International, rated 4.4/5
- Cavitron 300 Ultrasonic Scaling System Review — Dentsply Sirona, rated 4.2/5
- Coltene CanalPro Jeni Review — Coltene, rated 4.1/5
Dental Chairs
Patient chairs and delivery systems
1 published review in this category.
- Is A-dec 500 Dental Chair Worth The Investment? — A-dec, rated 4.5/5
CAD/CAM
Digital impression and milling systems
16 published reviews in this category.
- A Complete Medit i900 Scanner Review — Medit, rated 4.6/5
- 3Shape TRIOS Scanner Review (2026): Every Model Compared — 3Shape, rated 4.5/5
- 3Shape TRIOS 6 Wireless Review: Complete Guide For Dental Professionals (2026) — 3Shape, rated 4.5/5
- 3Shape TRIOS 5 Wireless Review: Complete Guide & Troubleshooting For Dental Professionals — 3Shape, rated 4.4/5
- All You Need to Know About iTero Element 5D Intraoral Scanner — iTero, rated 4.3/5
Sterilization
Autoclaves and infection control
2 published reviews in this category.
- Tuttnauer 1730 Manual Valueklave Review For Dental Professionals — Tuttnauer, rated 4.2/5
- Midmark M9 UltraClave: Everything Dental Professionals Need to Know — Midmark, rated 4/5
Hand Instruments
Scalers, curettes, and explorers
15 published reviews in this category.
- Coltène HyFlex EDM: Professional Review And Clinical Guide For Dental Practitioners — Coltene, rated 4.7/5
- Reciproc Blue Review — Dentsply Sirona, rated 4.7/5
- VALO Grand Curing Light Review — Ultradent Products, rated 4.6/5
- American Eagle XP Sharpen-Free Instruments Review — American Eagle Instruments, rated 4.6/5
- Dentsply Sirona Palodent V3 Review — Dentsply Sirona, rated 4.6/5
Lasers
Dental laser systems
3 published reviews in this category.
- Gemini EVO™ Laser Review — Ultradent Products, rated 4.3/5
- Gemini Nova Laser Review — Ultradent Products, rated 4/5
- Solea All-Tissue Dental Laser Review — Convergent Dental, rated 3.9/5
Practice Management
Software and office equipment
0 published reviews in this category.
Materials
Dental fillings, cement, and bonds
36 published reviews in this category.
- J-Temp™ Temporary Resin Review — Ultradent Products, rated 4.7/5
- BioRoot Flow: A Complete Review — Septodont, rated 4.7/5
- 3M Astringent Retraction Paste Review — 3M, rated 4.7/5
- KoR Teeth Whitening Review — KoR, rated 4.6/5
- Panavia V5 Review — Kuraray Noritake , rated 4.6/5