There’s a certain routine familiarity to a dental visit — the chair, the bright light overhead, the hygienist making polite conversation. But something has changed at Crownsville Dental & Wellness Solutions. And if you haven’t been in for a visit lately, you might be surprised by what your appointment looks like now.
Dr. Eric Rabovsky was recently featured in Invisalign’s national “Innovators Behind the Smile” campaign, a recognition reserved for dentists reshaping the way patient care is delivered through technology and clinical excellence. It’s an honor that puts him alongside some of the most forward-thinking general dentists in the country. The iTero Scanner is at the center of what he shared.
A Hygiene Visit That Actually Shows You Something
Most of us are used to being told what’s going on with our teeth, but Dr. Rabovsky had a different idea.
Every hygiene bay at Crownsville Dental is now equipped with an iTero Lumina scanner, which means every patient, at every visit, gets scanned. Not because something is wrong, but because seeing is understanding in a way that words simply cannot replicate.
“Every patient is going to get scanned,” Dr. Rabovsky explained in the Invisalign campaign. “The patient already knows what their concerns are, and all I have to do is confirm what my hygienist has shown them on the Align Oral Health Suite. They’re showing them 3D pictures of their gums.”
That’s a meaningful shift in how dental care gets communicated. Instead of relying on a patient to interpret an X-ray or trust a description they can’t visualize, the hygienist can walk them through a detailed, full-color 3D model of their own mouth. For patients in Crownsville, Annapolis, Millersville, Crofton, and the surrounding communities of Anne Arundel County, this means leaving a dental appointment and actually understanding what was found and what it means.
“The days of showing a patient an X-ray are over,” Dr. Rabovsky said in a recent Innovators Behind the Smile interview. Patients deserve more than a grainy image and a vague explanation.
What the iTero Scanner Actually Does
The iTero scanner is a simple handheld wand that quickly captures thousands of images to create a precise, real-time 3D model. There’s no goopy impression material, no biting down on a tray, and no waiting days for results. The scan takes just a few minutes, and the digital model appears on a screen almost immediately.
For Invisalign® treatment planning, this scan is essential. But the iTero scanner isn’t just an Invisalign tool. It supports a much broader picture of your oral health.
The Align Oral Health Suite, software that works alongside the scanner, allows the hygiene team to track changes in your gum health and tooth structure over time. If something shifts between your visits, there’s a record to compare it to. That’s the kind of detail-oriented care that simply wasn’t possible before.
Why This Matters More Than You Might Think
At Crownsville Dental & Wellness Solutions, the iTero scanner has changed what the hygiene team can do for patients. It gives hygienists a powerful tool to educate patients in a way that’s visual and immediate.
This fits directly into the practice’s philosophy of minimally invasive, patient-centered care. Dr. Rabovsky has always prioritized the connection between oral health and overall wellness.
Recognized Nationally. Treating Neighbors Locally.
Being featured in Invisalign’s Innovators campaign is a nod to Dr. Rabovsky’s commitment to staying at the forefront of dental care. He is also a Diamond Top 1% Invisalign Provider and one of only 20 dentists in the world invited to join the faculty for Molis Coaching, one of the most respected Invisalign education programs available.
Patients from Crownsville, Annapolis, Severna Park, Arnold, Gambrills, and Davidsonville come to this practice specifically for that level of care. The iTero scanner is part of what makes that possible, but it’s also the people behind it who make it meaningful. Dr. Rabovsky’s team uses this technology because it genuinely helps patients understand and engage with their own health in ways they couldn’t before.
Ready to See Your Smile in 3D?
If you’re due for a visit, there’s no better time to come in and experience what a modern hygiene appointment actually looks like. Whether you’re curious about Invisalign® treatment, want to get a better handle on your gum health, or simply want to see a 3D model of your own teeth, the iTero Lumina scanner gives you a window into your oral health.
Call us at 410.923.0110 or request a free consultation with Dr. Rabovsky. We’d love to show you what we see.