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Let’s address this directly. Fussen is not yet a household name in most Western dental markets, but it is a company worth paying attention to. The Shenzhen-based manufacturer has been around since 2010, employs over 400 people (with roughly half in R&D), and claims to serve more than 80,000 dental clinics globally.More importantly for this
The digital dentistry landscape continues to evolve rapidly, and 3Shape’s latest release represents an interesting strategic pivot. Rather than pursuing sweeping hardware improvements or releasing a cheaper scanner, the TRIOS 6 introduces something fundamentally different – a comprehensive AI diagnostic ecosystem built around its proven scanning technology. Additionally, we finally have an all-on-x software horizontal scan
As we step into 2026, it’s time for our annual tradition – joining forces with Rune Fisker to explore where digital dentistry is heading next. Looking back at our 2025 predictions, they proved accurate. AI platforms continued their explosive growth, intraoral scanner adoption crossed the 60% threshold in major markets, and 3D printing firmly established itself as
While AI in dentistry isn’t entirely new, with platforms like Pearl’s Second Opinion, Diagnocat, and Velmeni’s Second Dentist already making strides in the field, a new player has entered the arena – Eyes of AI.Eyes of AI is a cloud-based software suite that harnesses the power of artificial intelligence to assist dental professionals in segmentation, pathology detection,
In the rapidly evolving world of digital dentistry, staying ahead is crucial.Align Technology, the company behind Invisalign and the iTero scanner line, has taken a major step forward with the launch of the iTero Design Suite. This is the first true entry by a scanner manufacturer into fully cloud-based CAD.At the Institute of Digital Dentistry,
In recent years, artificial intelligence has been making significant contributions to various aspects of dentistry, with radiographic analysis being a prime area of focus. One of the emerging players in this field is VELMENI for Dentists, previously called the “Second Dentist” platform, an AI-assisted tool designed to help with dental 2D and 3D radiograph interpretation. If
In this episode of the Digital Dentistry Decoded podcast, we welcome a very special guest – Ophir Tanz, CEO of Pearl AI.We talk about the transformative impact of artificial intelligence (AI) in dental diagnostics and practice management.Listen to our podcast episode below or continue reading the highlights below.Listen on Spotify The Genesis of Pearl AIPearl’s
At the beginning of each year, Rune Fisker from 3Shape and I come together to share our insights on the future of digital dentistry. In 2024, we highlighted how AI, 3D printing, and the rapid adoption of intraoral scanners were reshaping the field. Those predictions proved to be quite accurate – AI platforms like 3Shape Automate,
Today, we’re diving into what I believe is the next big market trend in the world of intraoral scanning. Having been in this field for nearly a decade, testing every scanner out there, and watching the market evolve, I’ve seen some significant shifts. But the one that’s catching my eye right now? It’s all about the
Following our discussion with Ayush Bagla about Ackuretta’s innovative approach to 3D printing solutions in our previous podcast episode, we’re shifting gears to explore another crucial aspect of digital dentistry. In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, we had the pleasure of speaking with Jordan Reiss, Senior Director of Clinical Strategic Development at DEXIS.With over two
In recent years, artificial intelligence has been making significant contributions to various aspects of dentistry, with radiograph analysis being a prime area of focus. One of the leading players in this field is Pearl’s Second Opinion platform, an AI-assisted tool designed to enhance dental 2D radiograph interpretation. In fact, they recently raised the largest-ever investment in
Welcome back to another episode of the Digital Dentistry Decoded podcast!In our previous episode, we spoke with Jericho Elomari from Shining 3D about their exciting developments in intraoral scanning technology. Now, we’re shifting gears to explore another crucial aspect of digital dentistry: 3D printing.In this episode, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny sits down with Amir Mansouri, co-founder
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