7102 E. Acoma Dr. Suite 3
Scottsdale, AZ 85254
Michael R. Thompson, DDS

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Advanced Technology

Microscopic Dentistry
In 1999, Dr. Thompson was the first general dentist in Arizona to purchase a surgical microscope and implement the use of microscopic dentistry. Today, Dr. Thompson remains one of the few general dentists in Arizona who has mastered the craft of microscopic dentistry and uses the instrument regularly.
The benefits of an operating microscope in the dental practice include:

  1. More accurate restorations.
  2. Superior results.

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Digital Radiography
While most dentists in the US still use film based radiography, our practice has invested in a state-of-the-art system for taking digital x-rays. Our darkroom has been replaced with a computerized imaging center running specialized software to manage your electronic health record in accordance with the federal guidelines.
The benefits of digital radiography in the dental practice include:

  1. Less radiation needed to make the necessary images.
  2. The ability to enhance and magnify images for more accurate diagnosis.
  3. Immediate results.
  4. Improved storage and sharing capacity with other dental specialists.
  5. More comfortable for patients – We use a cordless phosphor plate technology which is smaller and more comfortable than film or electronic sensors. 

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Intraoral Camera
We use a digital intraoral camera system that allows us to easily photograph the interior of the mouth.
The benefits of intraoral cameras in the dental practice include:

  1. The ability to enhance and magnify images for more accurate diagnosis.
  2. Immediate results.
  3. Improved storage and sharing capacity with other dental specialists.
  4. More comfortable for patients – The camera is in the shape of a “wand,” making it easier to maneuver in the mouth.

Digital intraoral photography enables our patients to see clear, magnified images of even the most difficult to see teeth. This allows the patient to view an image depicting the problem and to actively participate in the treatment decisions.