Carestream Dental: Dan Alman

08/05/2026

Wayzata Endodontics is the second endo practice this year that I've helped add a second CBCT to their office.

When specialists who diagnose root canal problems all day long decide they need a second CBCT, it says a lot about the role 3D imaging now plays in endodontics.

Experienced endodontists understand probabilities, testing methods, and nuances of anatomy and patient presentation related to endodontics better than anyone, yet CBCT is so important to the confidence and speed of diagnosis and treatment planning that some see the value of having more than one in their clinic.

Along with his clinic expansion, Dr. Tulkki was excited to get this CS 8200 3D installed because it gives him a few things his other unit doesn't, including high-resolution 5x8 imaging, high-resolution single and dual jaw scans, and CS MAR for those heavily restored patients where metal artifacts can get in the way.

Combine this with unrivaled ease of use in CBCT and Carestream Dental's unique high-resolution scans, and patients of Wayzata Endodontics will benefit from some of the best imaging offered by specialty clinics in MN.

Thanks to Dr. Tulkki and Regina at Wayzata Endodontics for being so great to work with, and congratulations on the expansion.

07/23/2026

Two post-CBCT orientation photos, taken exactly seven years apart.
It looks like more than seven years.

A lot has developed between these photos, including the way I help practices understand and use CBCT.

CBCT can change how a general practice diagnoses, plans treatment, communicates with patients, and recognizes when a case should be referred, even when the practice is not performing the procedures most commonly associated with 3D imaging.

My job is to help teams understand where it fits, why it matters, and how to use it confidently.

Thanks to Benco Dental for the opportunity to work with both of these practices.

07/06/2026

10 purpose-driven years with Carestream Dental.
Ten years of intentional learning. Many times, learning the hard way.
There have been 3:00 AM mornings to get to a clinic because I was the right person to help solve a problem. Weeks away from home. A territory change to spend more time being a dad. Demos that I absolutely crushed and demos that absolutely failed.
There have been stretches where it felt like everything was going my way, and stretches where I wondered if I was going to make it.
There have been times I've wanted to move on to something bigger, and times when I've had to remind myself that contentment is a virtue.
This job has taken me places I never expected to go and has provided opportunities for my family that would have been difficult to achieve in previous roles.
A lot has changed over the last decade, but my commitment to serving the dental community and making sure customers get the maximum value from the technology they invest in has never changed.
Over the next 10 years, I plan to keep diving deeper into dental imaging and X-ray technology, continue simplifying complex concepts, providing education, and continue partnering with specialists and general practitioners to improve the use of CBCT in everyday practice.
Most importantly, I intend to keep doing what has always been at the center of my role - helping grow the market for advanced imaging technology across Minnesota, Iowa, and North Dakota so that more clinicians can make better decisions and more patients can benefit from them.
10 years down. Let's get at it.

06/25/2026

Iowa: 3 days, 3 cities.

When CBCTs are purchased by dentists, it is up to the clinical team to produce high-quality radiographs. Initial training gets everyone started, but it doesn't always explain the why behind image quality or account for the unique workflows and challenges of each practice.
Over the past few days, I had scheduled stops at several practices across Iowa, leading CBCT image quality in-services for specialty and general practices, along with a lunch and learn focused on practical CBCT applications in restorative dentistry.

I've spent years learning how this stuff works so that I can help you use it for what it is intended: to reduce the number of assumptions you have to make, so the right treatment can happen faster, safer, and more uniformly.

If you're in Minnesota, Iowa, or North Dakota and your practice uses a Carestream Dental panoramic or CBCT system, I'd be glad to spend time with your team. Better image quality starts with better understanding, and this is what I love to do.

06/17/2026

Excellent night at Enova Illumination's Training Center in Minneapolis learning about CBCT evaluation of resorptive lesions.

Thank you to Dr. Michael Tulkki of Wayzata Endodontics for an outstanding presentation, Lindsey Nelson from Septodont for driving this event, and Enova Illumination for providing a fantastic venue for dental education.

One takeaway: even the most experienced clinicians are working with probabilities and assumptions. CBCT doesn't eliminate clinical judgment, but it provides more information and helps reduce the amount of clinical assumptions involved in diagnosis and treatment planning.

It was also great to hear discussion around how specialists and general dentists can work together more effectively through quality imaging and shared workflows.

Thanks to everyone who attended and contributed to a great evening of learning. Looking forward to the next class!

06/03/2026

Local dentists who want to learn more about using CBCTs for resorptive lesions: less than two weeks! Join us at the Enova Dental Training Center on June 16th in Minneapolis to improve navigation skills, improve referral accuracy, and ask your best questions to an experienced Endodontist. Let me know if you'd like to join us.

Also, local Endodontists: if you'd like to host a class like this of your own for your referral base, please be comfortable reaching out, and we can schedule one of your own.

04/22/2026

Looking forward to seeing you at Star of the North! I'll be in workshops on Thursday and Saturday, but I will be available on Friday at booth # 310 in the exhibit hall. Come and find me then!

This year, we will be highlighting the CS 8200 3D ACCESS 10x10x10 promotion. A LOW PRICE for the highest true resolution in dental, more functionality than others at this price-point, and a 10-year warranty. Also, come see the new AI-powered workflows CSD has and will introduce soon.

04/13/2026

I'm headed to SLC for AAE! The deals start this week for one of the biggest dental meetings of the year for Carestream Dental. If you're looking into imaging technology, let me know!

The American Association of Endodontists' annual 2026 meeting is almost here, and we are excited to connect before and during the meeting.

🗓️Register for our in-person pre-AAE event and earn 2 CE credits for attending: https://attendee.gotowebinar.com/register/2716666087100229468?source=Social+Media

📍Then stop by Booth #1109 during the AAE Annual Meeting in Salt Lake City to connect with the Carestream Dental team. We look forward to seeing you there.

04/09/2026

Issue 17 is up!

Lots of exciting AI additions to the CSD ecosystem in this issue, along with some thoughts on why image quality should still be the primary driver clinically.

I also included updates around responsible CBCT use and what that could mean for your practice.

Take a look and let me know if there’s anything you’d like to discuss.

Newsletter 4-2026.pdf