3D printers are growing in popularity in a number of professions, and dentistry is no exception. The ability to generate dental appliances right here in our office is a tremendous advantage. By not sending these to an outside company, we save valuable treatment time and are better able to control the quality of the end product. We use our 3D printer to produce custom surgical guides for guided implant surgery, which allows us to deliver precise, predictable results in dental implant placement. We can also generate clear aligners for orthodontic treatment, should you need your teeth straightened.

We use our cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) scanner to produce high-resolution 3D images of your mouth that help us plan out various treatments, including dental implants. This technology operates with a fraction of the radiation output of the conventional CT machines found in many dental and medical facilities, so it provides a safer experience.

With our toothbrush-size camera we can capture high-quality, close-up images of your teeth and gums, allowing us to easily identify problem areas. We can also help you understand your diagnosis and treatment plan by showing you those problem areas on a monitor in the exam room in real-time. The intraoral scanner enables us to make digital impressions for treatments such as crowns, bridges, and porcelain veneers. You no longer have to bite down on a mouthful of sticky, unpleasant putty for impressions!

Dr. Duane D. Callahan graduated from the Medical College of Virginia in 1989. He completed a one-year advanced degree in general dentistry with the United States army. He served in the military as a dentist in Germany and Colorado for four years. He is a master in the Academy of General Dentistry (MAGD). He has volunteered in numerous humanitarian trips to Central America with the organization, Smiles for Central America. He has served in numerous positions in the Academy of General Dentistry and was nominated as the dentist of the year by this organization. He is an adjunct professor at Roseman University College of Dental Medicine.