If you ask a patient what they notice most when they sit down in a dental chair, they’ll probably say the overhead light, or maybe the sound of the drill that makes them grip the armrest tighter. But if you ask a dentist what keeps the day ticking along, it’s not the light or the chair – it’s the equipment we actually use on nearly every single patient.
Today, let’s talk about three of those: the Acteon intoral camera,the PT B, and the Acteon C20. They don’t grab headlines or glossy adverts, but without them, a dental practise wouldn’t run smoothly.
Acteon Intoral Camera – seeing what the eye can’t
The Acteon intoral camera (yes, most people spell it “intraoral” but you’ll see “intoral” written often enough in catalogues and forums) is one of those tools that changes how patients understand their treatment.
It looks simple – just a slim handpiece with a lens and lights – but what it shows on the screen is a whole new view. Small cracks, early cavities, plaque build-up in awkward corners: things you can’t see with a mirror alone suddenly appear in full clarity.
Patients are often shocked the first time they see their teeth up close. That little shadow they ignored? On the screen it looks a lot bigger. And that’s the point. The intoral camera isn’t just for diagnosis, it’s for communication. Show a patient the problem and you don’t need to “convince” them – the picture does the talking.
Like any tool, some dentists use it constantly, others only when they need to explain. But every surgery that has one will tell you: once you’ve had it, you wouldn’t want to practise without it.
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PT B – cleaning and scaling without the hassle
Now, let’s switch from imaging to cleaning. The PT B is better known as an air polisher and ultrasonic scaler unit. Patients may never ask what PT B stands for, but they definitely notice the results.
For years, scaling meant hand instruments and plenty of scraping. Effective, yes, but time-consuming and uncomfortable. The PT B takes that old slog and makes it faster, smoother, and less stressful for everyone in the room.
You’ve got air polishing for stains and biofilm, ultrasonic scaling for harder deposits – all in one cart. It means less fatigue for the dentist and a shorter appointment for the patient. A nervous patient who expects an hour of scraping is suddenly done in half the time.
Of course, like any system, it has its quirks. Some dentists prefer one polisher over another, some argue about the water flow, but overall PT B has become a steady piece of kit in modern practises. You don’t talk about it much, but you’d definitely miss it if it wasn’t there.
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Acteon C20 – clarity in full HD
If the Acteon intoral camera gave us a new way to look inside the mouth, the Acteon C20 took it a step further. This model delivers Full HD images, sharp enough that you can zoom in and still spot the fine details.
Dentists like it because it’s plug-and-play – no fiddling with drivers or software. Patients like it because it shows them a picture that actually makes sense, not a blurry shadow they can’t understand.
The lighting is even, the lens is anti-fog, and the design is slim enough not to make patients gag. Small touches, but they matter. When you’re working through a busy list of patients, you need something that just works. And the C20 does.
I’ve heard colleagues say the same thing: once you use the C20 for a few cases, you don’t want to go back to older cameras. It’s not just about making your job easier, it’s about building trust. Patients see their tooth in high definition and they understand the treatment plan instantly.
Stocking up – the stuff nobody talks about
Like any other tool, none of this matters if you don’t have it ready when you need it. The cupboard in the back of the surgery isn’t glamorous, but it’s where the day succeeds or fails.
You can have the best Acteon C20 in the world, but if the cable’s missing or the unit’s out for repair, you’re stuck. Same with the PT B – no tips, no polishers, and suddenly you’re scraping by hand again.
That’s why reliable suppliers matter. At Qudent or VSDent, for example, dentists often say they order last minute and expect things to turn up quick. Because when a patient’s in the chair, you can’t exactly tell them “sorry, come back once the delivery arrives”.
The cupboard isn’t exciting, but it’s the heartbeat of every surgery.
A day in the life of a practise
It’s Tuesday morning. First patient’s in for a cheque-up. You grab the Acteon intoral camera, show them the start of a cavity they didn’t even feel yet.
Next patient’s booked for a clean. Out comes the PT B, and in half the time the stains are gone, the scaling’s done, and the patient leaves smiling.
After lunch, there’s a crown prep. You reach for the Acteon C20, snap crystal-clear images, and use them to explain the procedure. The patient nods, understands, and agrees to go ahead.
That’s just a normal day – nothing dramatic, nothing flashy. But it all depends on those three pieces of kit working as they should.
Final thoughts
Dentistry loves new tech – scanners, lasers, digital workflows. They’re exciting, no doubt. But when you look at what keeps the surgery moving every single day, it often comes down to practical tools like the Acteon intoral camera, the PT B, and the Acteon C20.
They may not look glamorous, but they make fillings stronger, cleanings smoother, and explanations clearer. They’re the difference between a patient who feels anxious and confused, and one who leaves confident and satisfied.
So next time you think about what really matters in the surgery, don’t just look at the big machines. Look at the tools you reach for without even thinking – they’re the ones that keep dentistry real.
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