Transcription (of iMessage exchange): “Hi, is this Paul?

Who is this

This is Erica from the dentist’s office. I got your number from your file

Pretty sure this violates Hippo but shoot your shot I guess

I’m not flirting with you. We have you on video stealing thousands of dollars of x-ray equipment”

  • PeriodicallyPedantic@lemmy.ca
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    10 months ago

    I’m trying to figure out what X-ray equipment can be stolen that is worth only thousands of dollars. A case of those films you bite on when they x-ray your teeth?

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        10 months ago

        Nah, I’ve worked in dental. Those machines are insanely expensive. This is one hand-held unit for sale just under 3k, down from just under 7k . That doesn’t count the sensors, which are also crazy expensive.

        https://universadent.com/product/nomad-pro-2/

        Most offices have machines attached to the wall, which would be extremely difficult to steal. But a nomad is portable.

        https://dentimax.com/x-ray-sensor-comparison/

        Above is ONE sensor (most offices have at least 2) that costs around 7k. There are other neccessities as well, but I think you get the point

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          10 months ago

          Well, to be fair a few k is not expensive for medical equipment which is not a mass market, needs certification and usually lasts decades. It’s like no money.

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    10 months ago

    Why should an employee witnessing a crime contact the thief? And even tell their name and send their phone number?

    Edit: nevermind, this was raised before