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Technology
Update

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have been required to apply for a CON for dental CBCT. This means
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The application process prohibited

many dentists from applying due to One of the reasons why the use of
its lengthy process and cost. Many CBCT in Michigan was regulated was
also felt that the information required due to the high levels of radiation
on the application was private and dose of 3D imaging. The MDA
did not want it disclosed for public worked closely with Brent Garvin of
record. Over the past 10 years there PLANMECA Imaging to successfully
have been several attempts to deregulate dental from the CON. His
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Need. Unfortunately, every attempt
has failed until now. Keep reading on page 40.

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