Technology

Digital x-rays use electronic sensors to capture images of your teeth and gums. The sensors convert x-ray radiation into electrical signals that we can display on our treatment room televisions. Digital images are superior to traditional x-rays because they enable faster processing, higher quality, reduced radiation exposure, and easier sharing for patient education purposes.

Because we can show you the images, it makes it easier for us to clearly explain any oral health concerns and help you make informed treatment decisions.

Gone are the days of paper charts and handwritten notes; our dental office utilizes digital record-keeping to enhance and personalize your care. Digital records enable us to document everything in one system. That way, our team can easily access your x-rays, medical history, and prior treatment plans, allowing us to work more efficiently, monitor changes, and collaborate with each other and other medical professionals.

Your information is securely stored in our system for future reference and use. We’re proud to use an environmentally friendly approach to record-keeping.

Patient education is a top priority in our dental office; that’s why our treatment rooms are equipped with television screens, allowing us to explain your treatment options more clearly. Whether we’re displaying digital x-rays, intraoral camera images, or other pertinent information, the television screen is an essential tool for our dental team. Visual images make it easier to understand what’s happening with your teeth and gums.

We’re committed to giving you all the knowledge you need to make the most informed oral health decisions possible.

At Darren G. Koch, your comfort is a crucial component of your overall patient experience. As such, we offer noise-canceling headphones to block the sounds of our dental instruments, making your visit more enjoyable and relaxing, especially if you are nervous about going to the dentist.

We’ve found that eliminating noise can make a significant difference in how you feel about your time with us. We’ll do everything possible to ensure a soothing, stress-free visit for you and your family.

With an intraoral camera, we can show you what’s happening inside your mouth, saving you time, money, and dental discomfort. Our small, pen-shaped camera captures detailed images of your teeth and gums, displaying them on a monitor in your treatment room and making it easier for our team to explain your treatment options.

We can identify issues such as early cavities, cracks, or gum disease before they worsen and become more severe dental problems, or we can demonstrate how cosmetic dentistry can enhance your smile’s appearance. An intraoral camera is an essential tool for diagnosing issues, creating cosmetic treatment plans, and helping you make informed care decisions.

Our dental office doesn’t rely on goopy impression materials to capture 3-D images of your teeth and gums. With our 3Shape TRIOS 4 and the iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner, we can plan for dental crowns, bridges, clear aligners, and other treatments without the mess. Precise digital images are instantly available, improving your overall patient experience and shortening treatment time.

Digital impressions are highly accurate and are one of many tools we utilize to streamline your dental care. At Darren G. Koch, we’re committed to providing a stress-free dental experience.

At Darren G. Koch, we offer laser dentistry for gum contouring and other delicate procedures. Our Picasso Diode Laser can gently reshape the gumline, providing a precise alternative to other methods for those with a gummy smile or preparing for restorative treatment.

Dental lasers offer minimal discomfort, reduced bleeding, and a shorter recovery time, allowing you to achieve predictable results in less time and with minimal sensitivity afterward. With laser dentistry, you can receive the comfortable care you deserve without dental anxiety or the need for stitches.

Our dental team utilizes panoramic x-rays to capture a comprehensive view of your entire mouth in a single scan. This advanced imaging technology captures a detailed picture of your teeth, jaws, sinuses, and surrounding structures. With this noninvasive x-ray, we can detect numerous dental issues, including impacted teeth, bone loss, infections, and TMJ disorders, with minimal radiation exposure. We also use panoramic x-rays for orthodontic planning and implant preparation, making them highly versatile.

This comprehensive scan enables us to create the most effective treatment plan for your smile, ultimately helping you achieve optimal oral health.

We proudly offer AI-enhanced second opinions using Pearl AI technology. This advanced diagnostic tool analyzes your digital x-rays and highlights any areas of concern, including tooth decay, infections, or bone loss. It’s another way to accurately diagnose dental problems and get you the care you need.

This technology provides you with an additional layer of protection and makes it easier for our team to explain treatment recommendations. We want you to leave our office knowing that you’ve made the best decision for your smile, and our AI-powered technology can help you achieve this.

We take a proactive approach to gum health, and our EMS Airflow® Guided Biofilm Therapy (GBT) is one way we help patients maintain healthy mouths. This minimally invasive treatment targets and removes harmful plaque and tartar from below the gumline, eliminating the need for scraping or discomfort. Using a gentle stream of air, water, and an ultra-fine powder, GBT helps manage chronic periodontal disease and prevents its progression.

This comfortable periodontal treatment is designed to help you maintain optimal oral health and is another way we’re utilizing the latest technology in our dental office.

A beautiful smile looks natural and is balanced with your unique facial features; that’s where our RayFace 3-D facial scanner becomes an essential tool for cosmetic treatment planning. This advanced technology captures high-resolution, 3-D images of your entire face, analyzing your facial structure, proportions, and symmetry with incredible accuracy.

We utilize the results to plan for veneers, dental crowns, smile makeovers, and other treatments, providing you with a personalized treatment plan that complements your appearance. This technology empowers you to achieve the smile of your dreams with confidence.

We use digital photography to capture high-resolution images of your smile. These pictures of your teeth, gums, and smile help us plan for cosmetic dental treatments such as smile makeovers, veneers, dental implants, and more. Our Canon EOS 90D digital dental camera uses a macro lens and ring flash, making it possible to take close-up intraoral and extraoral photos. We then use these photos to educate you about your upcoming procedures and for before-and-after comparisons.