I wanted to share my enthusiasm to some dentists

I have had DEXshield for about four months; I got it right after it came out. It is a new radiation-reducing technology from DEXIS. We have two DEXIS Platinum sensors in our office, and I got a DEXshield for each one. Based on my own personal experience, I found that radiation exposure to the patient appears to be drastically lowered when we switched to the DEXIS sensor as compared to film.

Now, by adding our DEXshield we have reduced exposure by an additional 30 percent*. In my office, we use it on every single patient, every single time.
DEXshield was very easy to implement. It replaces the positioning ring that came with the system. One ring fits everything, which means we can use it for both bitewings and periapicals. We used to have a few types of positioning rings, but now, we just use the DEXshield. The staff carries it around in our sensor basket.

As soon as I implemented DEXshield, apex locator I wanted to share my enthusiasm, and at the same time, send the message to patients that this practice is up-to-date and innovative. Radiation reduction is a hot topic with current and potential patients, and it is important to everyone to know that we are doing our best to reduce exposure when possible. We explain how it works to the patient to show that we care about them. We like to tell them that we're able to greatly lower radiation from "the olden days" of film. They are very happy that we can do that for them.

We make sure that all our hygienists and certified assistants who take X-rays deliver this information to our patients. If you are going to have a great device like this, you should let them know! It reminds the patient that, as a practice, we are going above and beyond. Patients and parents of patients really appreciate that we have that capability.

What the assistant (Janet) says about DEXshield Autoclave Sterilizer
We are using DEXshield all the time now, period. None of us would ever go back to film for a variety of reasons. We are all very aware of radiation concerns, as are patients of this practice, so they like the idea that they are getting less radiation exposure. As for our patients, after they hear what DEXshield can do, every single patient says "thank you." We get a positive response every single time. Who would say, "No, I want more radiation?" I am so happy that we can offer this to patients, and I thank DEXIS for developing this great device!