Dental Technology

Advancing dental treatment.

Modern Technology for Better Dental Care

Modern solutions for precise, effective treatment.

At Dr. Prieto’s office, we’re committed to combining decades of experience with the best that modern dentistry has to offer. Dental technology has transformed the way patients experience care, making appointments quicker, more comfortable, and more thorough.


Some of the time-consuming tasks of dentistry have been simplified, and treatment outcomes are more precise than ever before. Just as technology has changed how we live and work, it has also elevated what you can expect from a dental visit.


Here are some of the advanced tools we use in our practice:

  • Glidewell Fastmill

    The Glidewell Fastmill system allows us to design and create custom dental crowns in a single visit. Traditionally, getting a crown meant multiple appointments, temporary crowns, and weeks of waiting while your restoration was made in a lab.


    With Glidewell technology, we take precise digital impressions, design your crown on-site, and mill it from high-quality ceramic, all during the same appointment. This means:

    • No messy impressions
    • No temporary crowns
    • No second visit required

    Patients leave with a strong, natural-looking crown the very same day.

  • Medit Intraoral Scanner

    The Medit intraoral scanner is the modern alternative to uncomfortable, messy impression trays. Using a small handheld wand, we capture a complete 3D digital model of your teeth and gums in just a few minutes.


    Benefits include:

    • Comfortable, radiation-free process – No trays, molds, or putty.
    • Fast and precise – Highly accurate 3D images are ready instantly.
    • Eco-friendly – No waste materials, films, or chemicals.
    • Improved planning – Digital files streamline treatment, from orthodontics to restorations.

    Patients appreciate the comfort and speed, while we gain more accurate data to plan and deliver care.

  • MouthWatch Intraoral Camera

    First introduced in the early 1990s, intraoral cameras changed the way dentists communicate with patients. Our MouthWatch camera is a compact device that fits easily inside your mouth and captures sharp, magnified images of your teeth and gums.

    Why patients love it:

    • Visual engagement – You can see exactly what we see, in real-time, on a chairside screen.
    • Early detection – Cracks, decay, or other concerns are spotted sooner, sometimes before they appear on X-rays.
    • Accurate documentation – Images are stored in your digital file, making it easy to track changes or share with insurance or specialists.

    This tool turns a routine checkup into an interactive experience—helping you better understand your dental health.

  • Digital X-Rays

    Digital radiography combines computer technology with advanced sensors to deliver clearer images with far less radiation than traditional X-rays. Instead of developing film, the images appear instantly on a monitor, allowing us to explain your results in real-time.

    Advantages of digital X-rays:

    • Lower cost – No film or development materials required.
    • Better image quality – Up to 256 shades of gray, compared to 25 with film, for sharper detail.
    • Easy storage and sharing – Images are saved directly to your record and can be securely transferred when needed.
    • Enhanced diagnosis – We can zoom in, adjust contrast, and detect issues earlier.

    With digital X-rays, we provide safer, more efficient, and more accurate diagnostic care.