Elevating Oral Health With Veterinary Dental X-Ray

At Great Lakes Imaging, we see firsthand how a modern veterinary dental x-ray program transforms patient care. Oral disease is common in companion animals, and many problems hide below the gumline. With the right intraoral imaging workflow, your team can spot fractures, resorptive lesions, retained roots, and periodontal changes early. That means clearer treatment plans, shorter anesthesia time, and better outcomes. It also creates a smoother client conversation because you can show objective images that support your recommendations.

Veterinary dental equipment has come a long way. Today’s systems are faster, lighter, and easier to position than ever. Digital sensors and portable generators reduce setup time and help you move efficiently from tooth to tooth. As a regional partner for clinics across the Midwest, we match practices with the veterinary dental x-ray tools that fit their space, caseload, and budget. Our goal is simple. Help you capture diagnostic images with less effort so you can focus on patient care.

How to Choose Veterinary Dental Equipment That Fits Your Practice

Start with your room and your workflow. In a dedicated dental suite, a wall mounted system keeps the tube head ready at the table and reduces clutter. In a smaller treatment area or a multi-use space, a mobile cart gives you flexibility without sacrificing image quality. If you travel between rooms or handle exotics and small patients on different tables, a handheld unit offers the most freedom. Each path supports high quality veterinary dental x-ray imaging, but the right choice depends on how you work day to day.

Think through these factors as you compare options:

• Positioning and reach. Can you get the tube head where you need it without fighting the arm or moving the patient too much?
• Dose control. Look for systems that support low dose techniques while preserving detail. That protects staff and patients during dental series.
• Speed. Short exposure times and minimal cooldowns reduce anesthesia minutes and keep your schedule on track.
• Ergonomics. Easy-to-read controls, one-hand tube-head adjustments, and smooth motion make a long day easier on your team.
• Integration. Confirm compatibility with your sensors, acquisition software, and PACS or image archive.
• Support. A reliable service partner and warranty coverage keep you productive and compliant. As a full-service distributor, we set up equipment, train teams, and provide ongoing repair and maintenance.

Three Intraoral Paths: Wall Mount, Mobile Cart, Handheld

Wall Mount: EzRay Premium Vet
For clinics with a dedicated dental suite, the EzRay Premium Vet wall mount system delivers stable positioning and crisp intraoral images. Its anti-drift arm helps the tube head stay where you place it, and a lightweight head with an ergonomic handle improves fine positioning. A 0.4 mm focal spot supports high resolution imaging so you can see subtle endodontic and periodontal details. The detachable control panel and clear icons make daily use simple for any technician on the schedule. If your priority is repeatable positioning and a clean, ready-to-go setup, a wall mount is hard to beat.

Mobile Cart: EzRay Vet Cart
When you need flexibility without sacrificing performance, the EzRay Vet Cart is a smart choice. It is a mobile veterinary dental x-ray cart designed to streamline dental procedures and reduce risks tied to extended anesthesia or restraint. The cart’s easy-to-position head and smooth workflow help you move quickly around the oral cavity and between patients. For practices that share a dental area with other procedures or that want a system that can tuck away between cases, a mobile cart balances image quality, ergonomics, and space savings.

Handheld: EzRay Air Vet
For maximum agility, the EzRay Air Vet handheld unit stands out. It uses Carbon Nano Technology to cut weight and improve efficiency, making it more than 30 percent lighter than many handhelds. The design supports lower dose techniques and features a double scatter shield to protect the operator. With minimal or no warm-up and shorter cooldown times, handheld imaging moves at the pace of your dental series. Handheld systems also shine when you image small breeds, cats, and exotics that benefit from gentle positioning.

Which system is right for you?

• Choose wall mount if you run a high volume dental schedule in a fixed room and want the fastest positioning with minimal floor footprint at the table.
• Choose mobile cart if you need a clinic workhorse that can roll where you need it, then park neatly when the table is used for other tasks.
• Choose handheld if you value ultimate flexibility, need to image in multiple rooms, or want the lightest equipment footprint.

Every option pairs well with modern sensors and acquisition software. We can help you confirm compatibility, configure exposure presets by species and size, and build an imaging protocol that your team can follow without guesswork.

From Setup to Support: Protocols, Training, and Service

Plan your imaging protocol. Define standard views for cats and dogs, set exposure factors by weight range, and identify checkpoints for image quality. Save technique charts at the workstation and laminate a quick guide for the dental suite. Consistent positioning and technique produce consistent diagnostics and reduce retakes.

Reduce anesthesia time. Place your sensor, position the tube head, and confirm collimation before you trigger an exposure. Favor equipment that reaches each quadrant easily and that has intuitive controls. Faster setups lead to fewer minutes under anesthesia and less stress for patients and staff. Mobile and handheld systems that respond quickly between shots can help here.

Prioritize staff safety. Use low dose techniques, maintain distance, and follow shielding policies. Equipment with built-in scatter protection and precise controls supports safer workflows. The EzRay Air Vet’s double scatter shield and efficient output are designed with operator safety in mind, which is especially valuable in small rooms and busy treatment areas.

Keep uptime high with the right partner. Choosing quality veterinary dental equipment is only half the equation. Ongoing maintenance, calibration, and responsive support protect your investment and your schedule. Great Lakes Imaging provides installation, training, and medical equipment repair support across the region, with options for warranty coverage and planned service. Our team helps you set exposure presets, integrates your images with existing software, and supports your staff with phone and remote assistance to resolve issues fast.

Why clinics choose us

• We focus on practical solutions that fit real clinic workflows.
• We carry new and certified pre-owned equipment to match different budgets.
• We back every install with training and service by authorized technicians.
• We stay available with remote and onsite support so you can keep moving.

When you put it all together, a modern veterinary dental x-ray program does more than capture images. It makes dentistry easier to perform, easier to explain, and easier to repeat with quality from case to case. If you want help selecting and deploying the right mix of wall mount, cart, or handheld intraoral systems, our team is ready to guide you. Explore the EzRay Premium Vet wall mount, the EzRay Vet Cart, and the EzRay Air Vet handheld to see which path fits your space and caseload, then let us tailor a plan for your team. Contact Great Lakes Imaging to discuss your goals, compare options, and schedule a demo.