Advanced Technology

Precision Dentistry

When you seek care at our office, you are assured that Dr. Dutton and staff utilize the latest in technology to enhance the quality and fit for your dental care.

Our practice uses high power microscopes to enhance the precision of patient care.

Dentistry is micro-surgery. Using microscope that is similar to the one an ophthalmologist uses enables us to create dental restorations with incredibly precise fit and finish. You just can’t fulfill that level of care with the naked eye.

In addition to allowing precise, close-up work, the microscope directs a beam of light directly on the teeth, minimizing glare for you.

Advanced, Low-Radiation Digital Imaging at Dutton Dental

Dr. Dutton carefully determines when and which radiographs are necessary, following strict guidelines to ensure your safety and optimal care. Dental X-rays allow us to see beyond what is visible to the naked eye, helping us detect cavities between teeth, assess bone levels, and evaluate overall oral health. They also enable us to examine tooth roots and nerves, diagnose cysts or tumors, and assess damage from trauma.

Why Are Dental X-Rays Important?

Dental radiographs are invaluable for diagnosing, treating, and maintaining your oral health. At Dutton Dental, we prioritize your safety by utilizing advanced digital imaging technology, which significantly reduces radiation exposure.

The Benefits of Digital X-Rays

  • Lower Radiation Exposure – Up to 50% less radiation compared to traditional X-rays

  • Enhanced Precision – High-resolution images allow for more accurate diagnoses

  • Improved Diagnostics – Enhanced cavity detection and better visibility of oral structures

  • Convenient & Efficient – Digital images are instantly available for review

  • Easy Image Sharing – Quick transfers to specialists and insurance companies for seamless communication

By using digital X-rays, we ensure the highest level of precision while minimizing exposure, making your dental care safer, faster, and more effective.

Cone Beam CT (CBCT) – Advanced 3D Imaging for Precision Dentistry

At Dutton Dental, we are committed to using the latest technology to provide exceptional accuracy, safety, and efficiency in patient care. One of the most powerful tools we utilize is Cone Beam Computed Tomography (CBCT), an advanced 3D imaging system that allows for a detailed, high-resolution view of your teeth, jaw, and surrounding structures.

Intraoral Camera

Many patients, especially younger patients, are very familiar with the latest technology and are comfortable with the high tech practice. Computers and TV screens are their primary method of information processing.

Dr. Dutton utilizes Intraoral Camera technology that helps enhance your understanding of your diagnosis. An Intraoral Camera is a very small camera – in some cases, just a few millimeters long. An Intraoral Camera allows our practice to view clear, precise images of your mouth, teeth and gums, in order for us to accurately make a diagnosis. With clear, defined, enlarged images, you see details that may be missed by standard mirror examinations. This can mean faster diagnosis with less chair-time for you!

Intraoral cameras also enable our practice to save your images in our office computer to provide a permanent record of treatments. These images can be printed for you, other specialists, and your lab or insurance companies.

Digital Impressions

Digital impressions represent cutting-edge technology that allows dentists to create a virtual, computer-generated replica of the hard and soft tissues in the mouth using lasers and other optical scanning devices. The digital technology captures clear and highly accurate impression data in mere minutes, without the need for traditional impression materials that some patients find inconvenient and messy. Many patients find digital impressions an easier and more comfortable procedure because traditional impression materials are avoided. The impression information then is transferred to a computer and used to create restorations, often without the need for stone models.

The Power of AI in Dentistry

Artificial intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing modern dentistry, enhancing diagnostic accuracy, treatment planning, and patient care. At Dutton Dental, we integrate AI-driven technology to improve precision, efficiency, and early detection of dental conditions.

How AI Enhances Dental Care:

  • Radiograph Analysis – AI serves as a second set of expert eyes, helping to detect cavities, infections, bone loss, and other dental pathologies that may be difficult to spot in their early stages.

  • Early Diagnosis & Preventive Care – AI can identify subtle changes over time, allowing for early intervention before issues become severe.

  • Consistency & Accuracy – Unlike humans, AI doesn’t experience fatigue or distraction, ensuring consistent, high-quality analysis every time.

  • Improved Treatment Planning – AI-assisted imaging helps in evaluating the best treatment options for restorations, orthodontics, and implant placement.

  • Patient Education – AI-generated insights provide visual aids that help patients better understand their diagnoses and treatment recommendations.

At Dutton Dental, we leverage AI as an invaluable tool to support exceptional patient care, ensuring that no detail goes unnoticed and that every diagnosis is as precise as possible.