Three Dental Systems Are Ready for Fielding
11 September 2023 – The Dental Operating System (DOS), Field Portable Dental System (FPDS) and Dental Filmless Imaging System (DFIS) are complete and ready for fielding. The DOS is easier to transport with high-torque, dental drill, an air compressor, vacuum pump and a self-contained water system. The FPDS allows military dentists to provide care in austere locations more expeditiously and efficiently than before. The FPDS is small enough to fit inside a backpack and is well-suited for the battlefield of the future. The DFIS will allow dentists to capture, process, store and view dental X-ray images in the field via a rugged, custom-built laptop. Internal sensors within the laptop take and store the X-rays on the laptop, which is also equipped with an inter-oral camera, allowing the user to capture pictures and livestream images from within the mouth. An additional capability allows a barcode scanner to automatically scan and enter patient data.