FTG Imaging has launched DC-Air® WatchDog, a software platform designed to provide real-time tracking and monitoring for the company's DC-Air® True Wireless® intraoral sensor. According to the company, WatchDog was developed to address concerns dental practices may have about misplaced wireless sensors by providing continuous tracking, location visibility and automated alerts.
The platform is available directly from FTG Imaging and through the company’s authorized dealer network.
According to the company, WatchDog uses sensor communication data to identify a sensor's last known location, workstation and activity. If a sensor is not returned to its charging dock within a preset period, the platform alerts staff so the sensor can be located.
The company said the platform includes instant notifications when sensors are not returned to their docks, last-known location tracking by operatory and workstation, Bluetooth® sensor-finder functionality, a live dashboard displaying sensor status and location, image quality monitoring and exposure analysis, productivity and utilization reporting by operatory, provider and location, and support for multi-location practices and dental service organizations.
According to FTG Imaging, WatchDog runs locally on operatory computers while providing secure cloud-based account access. The company said the platform does not store radiographs and was designed to remain lightweight and easy to deploy. FTG Imaging also stated that the software is intended to complement the DC-Air Protection Plan by helping practices identify potential sensor-loss situations before a replacement claim becomes necessary.
“The best insurance claim is the one you never have to file,” said Rob Sachs of FTG Imaging. “WatchDog gives practices something no warranty can: the ability to stop a loss before it happens. Paired with the DC-Air® sensor’s direct-conversion Image Accuracy, it completes the ecosystem: sharper images, protected investment, total peace of mind.”
FTG Imaging, headquartered in Fort Wayne, Indiana, develops and manufactures the DC-Air True Wireless intraoral sensor. According to the company, the sensor uses direct-conversion technology and has received recognition including the CR Foundation “Best Image Quality” award in 2026, the Dental Advisor Top Award in 2025 and the DPS Best Product award in 2025.
More information is available at www.ftgimaging.com.
