Midwest Caries I.D.

The Midwest Caries I.D. is a pen-sized, cordless device designed to make the process of locating and diagnosing even the tiniest caries simple, fast, and accurate.

The Midwest Caries I.D. uses fiberoptic technology and light-emitting diodes to accurately detect both occlusal and interproximal caries—even when lesions are in their earliest stages. The device emits sound and light signals when caries are detected, enabling the dentist to locate, diagnose, and treat the affected area and avoid unnecessary work on healthy surfaces, even in a wet field. The fully sterilizable, noninvasive device is designed to detect both occlusal and interproximal caries, using the same 2-in-1 probe. It features cordless technology, battery power, and a compact profile that offers practitioners easy handling and simplified, efficient operation. When used as a diagnostic aid in conjunction with an x-ray, the Midwest Caries I.D. allows dentists to assess a third dimension—the volume of caries— before even beginning to open the cavity. The device also provides dentists with an option for examining and diagnosing children, pregnant women, and patients who prefer to forgo x-rays or limit their exposure for health or personal reasons.