Dr. Brett Silverman on how the next-generation NOMAD Pro 3 provides exceptionally clear images and, when paired with AI-supported findings, gives patients an objective path to the treatment they need
When Dr. Brett Silverman was building his new office in Alpharetta, GA, he had a choice to make about X-rays. Rather than install what he calls "1970s-era" traditional units—bolted to the wall, with team members running in and out of the room to capture an image, adjust, and then repeat—he bought his first NOMAD portable x-ray system.
He wanted to be certain of his choice before putting it to work. "I actually hired a physicist to come out and test the NOMAD to make sure it was safe for everyone in terms of radiation," he recalled. "I remember him bouncing up and down saying how unbelievable and great the units were."
Since then, Dr. Silverman has used several NOMAD units, recently upgrading to the NOMAD Pro 3. With each generation, he said, ease of use and imaging quality have consistently improved.
For his team capturing X-rays day in and day out, the NOMAD Pro 3 has been "pick up and go." The unit’s optimized presets help eliminate guesswork for quicker imaging—users can stay chairside while capturing a full-mouth series in 5 minutes or less."
Over time, the X-ray units bolted to the wall can start to drift and move, and too often we were fighting the drift of those long arms," Dr. Silverman explained. "This eliminates that whole issue—you walk in, point, zap, and you’re done."
AI: The Voice of Reason
Dr. Silverman admittedly likes to use technology for efficiency, which is why he pairs 2D X-rays captured with his NOMAD Pro 3 and DEXIS Platinum sensor with the DEXassist Solution, which identifies up to 14 AI-supported findings on 2D images, including direct restorative indicators, enhanced caries visualization, and alveolar bone levels. Because the AI findings are integrated into his imaging software, the process is easy.
Dr. Silverman "really, really loves the AI" for 2 reasons. First, it highlights findings he can verify or dismiss, allowing him to create a stronger diagnosis and treatment plan. Second, and equally important if not more so, is patient education.
"I'll pull it up on the screen and talk about the findings,” he said. “I let patients know I'm using AI to help verify some areas of concern on the X-ray, whether it's calculus, bone loss, a root canal issue, or decay."
