Andre’s Official Intraoral Camera Buying Gude for Eaglesoft Users.
This will be an ongoing post with Intraoral (IO) Cameras that Fielders posted as Printers they use and recommend.
WARNING: This are recommended by users, and I have not personally tested them (if I do, I will note that). There is no guarantee they will work for YOUR practice so purchase someplace where you can return if needed.
I think the comparison of an “inexpensive” camera to an “expensive” camera is a false equivalency. If you are taking photos for your AACD presentation, you should be using a digital SLR. If you have 10 ops and you want everyone to have one that you can show "gunk" or a fractured cusp, and you don't want to fear dropping it... cheap camera. I sold, represented, even visited the factories of Sopro, DigitalDoc, and Schick and I have used/tested all of them and I still strongly suggest MW. It's not pretty but I'd rather have a practice where every Provider had a MW then a practice where 2 hygienists share another brand. Look at this photo (It was done a while back). The three rows represent the cheapest camera on the market at the time, a mid-priced camera and the most expensive cam at the time. From left to right, these were taken in a jig holding the cam 1) so it touched the $10 bill, 2) 1/8" away 3) 1/4" away 4) 1" away and last focused on the tooth. Which one do you "like" best?
The Mothwatch Camera
Retails: $299
We have mouthwatch cameras and love them! - Maria (Member of Eaglesoft Field Guide)
My office ordered one recently at the recommendations of so many people in this group. It is super easy to set up, did it myself. It takes great photos, the hygienists rave about how the tissue seemed more true color than our other cameras. - Kate (Member of Eaglesoft Field Guide)
We have one in every op, super easy to use with ES - Ashley (Member of Eaglesoft Field Guide)
I bought one and it works great. Planning on getting more this year. - James (Member of Eaglesoft Field Guide)
Don't use the sleeves that come with it. That makes it blurry. - Barbara (Member of the Eaglesoft Field Guide)
They will directly integrate with Eaglesoft Advanced Imaging. The Patterson Technology Center (“Support”) does NOT support these cameras. You must get support from Mouthwatch.
Website: MouthWatch: Solutions for Care that Connects
Thanks to Brant Herman and Mouthwatch Intraoral Cameras ALL EAGLESOFT FIELD GUIDE MEMBERS are getting a 5% discount!!!! IF you use the code: ESOFTFG when you place an order for the cameras. FULL DISCLOSURE: I get $0 if you make a purchase. I get NOTHING. This is NOT a trade for anything or an exchange of anything in consideration of ESFG members buying anything. You buy. You enjoy. I'm happy.
Digi-Doc Iris
Retails $N/A
DigiDoc is by far the best intraoral camera I have ever used. - Erika (Member of the Eaglesoft Field Guide)
Been using DigiDoc Iris from back when they were VERY expensive. Price has dropped to about 20% of what they used to cost. I bought another one. But I have a small office. so we could stretch the cord from one op to another and have the hygienist in op 1 tell us how to move the camera in op 2. - Lester (Member of the Eaglesoft Field Guide)
They will directly integrate with Eaglesoft Advanced Imaging. The Patterson Technology Center (“Support”) does support this camera.
Website: https://digi-doc.com/
SOPRO 617 Camera
Retails: $NA
We use sopro, they are okay. Not sure I would recommend them, so basically try something else before them. They do the job, but I feel they could be better. - Angela (Member of the Eaglesoft Field Guide)
Sopros are far superior, light years!! - Cara (Member of the Eaglesoft Field Guide)
Best one I’ve ever used. Crystal (Member of the Eaglesoft Field Guide)
They will directly integrate with Eaglesoft Advanced Imaging. The Patterson Technology Center (“Support”) does support this camera.
Schick USBCam4
Retails: $N/A
They will directly integrate with Eaglesoft Advanced Imaging. The Patterson Technology Center (“Support”) does support this camera.
We have Schick USBcam4 in 8 of our room. - Dani (Member of the Eaglesoft Field Guide)
Website: Dentsply Sirona | Global
DARYOU DY-60 720P HD
Retails: $299
We started using Daryou brand bought on Amazon. Only $189 and great pics. - Sheila (Member of the Eaglesoft Field Guide)
Can't see the difference between this and Mouthwatch. - Ryan (Member of the Eaglesoft Field Guide)
Website: Amazon
Lensiora HD Intraoral Camera
Retails: $995
I currently use Lensiora. It integrates very well with eaglesoft, it’s easy to use and the imagine quality is great. The installation was very easy and there was no need to manually adjust the eaglesoft preferences. - Rahul (Member of the Eaglesoft Field Guide)
Website: https://www.lensiora.com/
Carestream CS 1500 Intraoral Camera
Retails: $3,445
No reviews. Just a I get an "unrecognized usb device" pop up form an Eaglesoft Field Guide member
Website: Discover | Carestream Dental | Home | United States
TPC Advanced Cam
Retails: $560
Member of the Eaglesoft Field Guide mentions owning but no review.
Website: TPC Advanced Technology, Inc. - Products (tpcdental.com)
DEXIS CariVu
Retails: $N/A
Make sure you get a CariVu too. - DiAnna (Member of the Eaglesoft Field Guide)
Website: N/A
PhotoMed SDL
I would suggest that you buy a camera for AACD and not to worry about the Eaglesoft specs. When it comes to photography, most digital SLR pics are way too large to save in ES without slowing down the typically processes. I have always suggested that PHOTOS be stored (securely) outside Eaglesoft, maybe importing an ID Photo or an imported photo "contact sheet" for something like Invisalign. Dr Cherry (who I worked with recently) showed me this (see pic) that he highly recommended (agreed it was pretty cool). There are HIPAA issues with storing Patient photos on a cell phone (outside the scope of this group) but I like this as an option if the phone is just used for in-office use on the offices secure WIFI and storing images on your server.
Link to this camera setup: PhotoMed SDL - Smartphone Dental Light
DISCLAIMER:
This is a resource guide and all decisions on each dental office setup should remain the sole decision of the dentist/owner of the practice. Eaglesoft is a registered trademark of Patterson Dental Company. All other software or products mentioned are the property of their respective owners. Although Andre Shirdan was an employee of Patterson Dental, he is not associated with Eaglesoft or Patterson Dental Company or endorsed by Patterson or any other Company Mentioned in this blog
