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SDA has 3D imaging for better patient care
Seventh-Day Adventist Clinic is offering a new 3D imaging solution machine to help its staff quickly diagnose complex problems. The new device is called the i-CAT FLX.
“This technology is one-of-a-kind here on Saipan. With this machine we can actually create a 3D image and actually look at hard tissue, teeth, bones, soft tissue of the face, and the head or neck,” SDA clinic director Dr. Kenneth Pierson said.
A Seventh-Day Adventist Clinic employee demonstrates the use of the new 3D imaging solution machine called the i-CAT FLX. (Jayson Camacho)
He said 3D i-CAT FLX delivers greater clarity, ease of use, and control.
These include visual iQuity image technology, QuickScan+ allows for a full-dentition 3D scan at a lower dose than a panoramic image, SmartScan STUDIO’s touch screen interface and integrated system yielding more control, and etc.
Pierson noted that aside from Saipan, Guam has the equipment as well.
“We can do an analysis if we wanted to do orthodontics such as moving the teeth, or placing implants, airway analysis, and others. Its kind of the latest and greatest technology for SDA,” Pierson said.
“We only have one, but when we use it we can view it in all our computers,” he added.
Alan Young, field services manager of i-CAT, trained SDA employees on Sunday on how to use the machine. According to him, they have about 4,000 installations internationally.
“This is our 10th year anniversary for the i-CAT technology and the one that was offered to SDA is the third generation,” Young said.
Pierson said the machine allows SDA to scan any areas in the mouth to find out whether a patient needs surgery.
