NOMAD Pro 2

For almost a decade, Aribex has been quietly ripping the X-ray system off the wall and putting it into the hands of the dental team. Aribex manufactures a handheld and completely mobile X-ray system called the NOMAD. One NOMAD does the work of multiple wall-mounted X-ray systems and can save the typical dental practice thousands of dollars in equipment costs, according to the company.

Moreover, because the NOMAD allows the dental team to safely and effectively stay with their patients during X-ray procedures, a bitewing series can be completed in half the time required by a wall-mounted system.

Unlike the conventional wall-mount and portable X-ray systems, the NOMAD is lightweight, rechargeable (battery-powered) and can go anywhere. According to the company, dental professionals around the world have rapidly chosen the NOMAD as their preferred X-ray device, both in and out of the office, with almost 12,000 NOMADs now in use.

Building upon the successes of previous innovation and design, Aribex is excited to introduce the NOMAD Pro 2, which provides the same mobile convenience and cost savings as previous models while also significantly increasing durability and performance.

“The NOMAD Pro 2 is exactly what our customers want,” said Ken Kaufman, general manager of Aribex. “We asked our customers how we could improve our marquee product. We carefully listened, designed prototypes, asked for feedback and iterated until we met their requests. The end result of all of that hard work is the NOMAD Pro 2. It is simply the world’s best handheld X-ray system yet.”

The Pro 2’s newly designed battery handset with infrared connectors, together with a new charging cradle, improves the system’s durability and boosts battery performance.

“One consistent comment we heard from our customers focused on the charging station,” Kaufman said. “Our engineers spent many hours working with customers and researching new solutions. Our final design is a big improvement, and our customers will agree.”

Durability is further enhanced by a re-engineered user interface that is more scratch- and moisture-resistant.

“The operatory environment can be hard on equipment, more so with our products that are easily carried from operatory to operatory,” Kaufman said. “The NOMAD Pro 2 will stand up to repetitive antiseptic and cross-contamination control.”

In a digital world, the NOMAD Pro 2 is specifically designed for digital sensors, although it works just as well with phosphor plates and traditional film. According to the company, the dental team will appreciate how quickly and easily settings can be changed for different types of shots.

The Pro 2 weighs 5.5 lbs/2.5 kg and delivers a lower dosage exposure than some wall-mounted systems. True to its historical commitment to ALARA and safety for both the operator and patient, Aribex continues to use its proprietary shielding compound and backscatter shield to render the NOMAD as safe, and in some instances safer, than traditional wall-hung intra-oral X-ray devices, as validated by more than 30 independent studies and evaluations .

In addition, Aribex offers an extended service program called the Total Care Plan. This annual program provides for repairs that fall outside the standard warranty coverage, along with a no-cost “loaner” device shipped overnight to the front steps of the owner’s practice to avoid any downtime.

Packaged with re-verification services and battery replacement coverage, the Total Care Plan is an option for all NOMAD customers.

“We’re excited to show our customers our new innovations and enhancements,” Kaufman said. “We invite our customers to visit our exhibit at booth No. 2534 at the CDA Presents for a special demonstration of our new NOMAD Pro 2.”