Let’s be honest, not every bit of dental kit gets the attention it should. Most patients only notice the big stuff – the chair, the bright light, maybe the sound of the drill that makes everyone tense up a bit. But for us working in the surgery every day, it’s usually the smaller, quieter tools that keep things running smooth. Three bits of kit I think deserve a bit more love are the Acteon c20 , ultrasonic scalers , and the pt b system. They don’t look flashy, but they’re the real workhorses that make life easier for both dentist and patient. Seeing Clearly with the Acteon C20 The Acteon c20 is one of those tools that, once you start using it, you don’t want to go back. It’s a Full HD intraoral camera – basically a slim little handpiece with a lens and bright light at the end. Doesn’t sound like much, but what it shows you (and your patients) on screen makes a massive difference. You can literally spot tiny cracks, early decay, even the start of wear that you’d miss with a mir...