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DEXIS, News

DEXIS Imprevo Just Launched – A New Chapter Begins Post-Carestream Dental Acquisition

The intraoral scanner market continues to grow.  DEXIS has just released its new intraoral scanner, the Imprevo, marking its first scanner launch since acquiring Carestream Dental. When DEXIS acquired the company, many of us wondered what direction ...

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Clinical Cases, Workflows

How Accurate Is Edentulous Scanning with Intraoral Scanners? A Comparison with Traditional Impressions

At iDD, we are often asked by clinicians and technicians alike: Is edentulous scanning possible with an intraoral scanner (IOS), and is it accurate? The short answer is yes. But it's not always easy, and you ...

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Podcast, Shining 3D

S03 E09 Shining 3D Has Done the Impossible: From Bad to Market Leader in 5 Years

I have to be honest - when Jorge Hernandez and Jerico Elomari from Shining 3D joined me on the latest Digital Dentistry Decoded podcast, I couldn't help but reminisce about the company's history. You see, back ...

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Dentsply Sirona, Expos, News

DS World Las Vegas 2025 – All the Latest Releases by Dentsply Sirona

DS World 2025, held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, is upon us.With the theme "Empowering Connection" and celebrating CEREC's 40th anniversary, Dentsply Sirona delivered multiple major announcements that signal a significant strategic pivot in ...

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AI, News, Software Reviews

Cephalometric Analysis Meets AI – Eyes of AI Overview

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 ...

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3D Printing, Ackuretta, News

Another Major Acquisition Rocks Dental 3D Printing: Pac-Dent Acquires Ackuretta Technologies

What a day for dental 3D printing news! Just as we're digesting SprintRay's acquisition of EnvisionTEC's dental portfolio, another major consolidation move has been announced. Pac-Dent, Inc. has acquired Ackuretta Technologies, the Taiwan-based pioneer in dental ...

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3D Printing, Podcast, SprintRay

S03 E08 SprintRay Acquires EnvisionTEC: What This Means for Dental 3D Printing

Big News in Dental 3D Printing Just Dropped Well. I have to say, I didn't see this one coming. Just when we thought the EnvisionTEC story was over, with thousands of customers left stranded after Desktop ...

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3D Printing, News, SprintRay

SprintRay to Acquire EnvisionTEC – Strategic Expansion into Laboratory Market

The dental 3D printing industry is expected to witness a significant consolidation move this week, as SprintRay announced its acquisition of EnvisionTEC's Desktop Health dental portfolio. This is big news for dental 3D printing.This strategic acquisition ...

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Medit, News

Hands-On with the Medit i900 Mobility – First Impressions from MeditWave USA

Last week, I had the privilege of attending MeditWave USA in Napa, California, where clinicians from around the globe gathered for an exclusive first look at Medit’s latest innovation: the i900 Mobility. The event itself felt, ...

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Expos, News

MIDEC Malaysia 2025 Full Recap and Insights into Digital Dentistry’s Emerging Markets

After covering the major international dental exhibitions - IDS 2025, Chicago Midwinter, and AEEDC, stepping into MIDEC 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, offered a completely different yet equally fascinating perspective on digital dentistry's global evolution. While ...

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AI, CAD/CAM, exocad, iTero, Software Reviews

iTero Design Suite: A Comprehensive Look iTero’s CAD Software on the Cloud

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. ...

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Dentsply Sirona, News

DS World Teaser: What’s Coming to Dentsply Sirona’s Flagship Event?

Dentsply Sirona has just dropped a teaser video for DS World, and while details remain scarce, the imagery speaks volumes about the company's ambitious vision for the future of digital dentistry. A Universe of Possibilities... The ...

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Asiga, Podcast

S03 E07 Open vs Closed – ASIGA’s Answer to Cartridge-Based 3D Printing

I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Cory Lambertson and Bryce Hiller from Asiga on the Digital Dentistry Decoded podcast ...  these guys woke up at 5 AM to chat with me! That's dedication ...

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Medit, News

Medit i900 Mobility (i900M) is Here – The World’s First Comprehensive Overview

Beyond Wireless, True Mobility - that's how Medit is positioning their latest scanner release.But what does this actually mean, and how does the i900M compare to both the original i900 and the rest of the market?After ...

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Digital Smile Design

The Evolution of Digital Smile Design: Why 3D is Becoming the New Standard

The landscape of aesthetic dentistry has experienced a fundamental shift that many practitioners are still catching up with. While 2D digital smile design, popularised by the talented Dr. Christian Coachman, has served as our gateway into ...

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Alliedstar, CEREC, iDD Compares, Shining 3D

Alliedstar’s Intraoral Scanner Range vs. SHINING 3D and CEREC Primescan

As the intraoral scanner (IOS) market becomes increasingly saturated with options, it's crucial for dental professionals to understand how different devices compare in real-world applications. In this edition of iDD Compares, we're putting five notable intraoral ...

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CAD/CAM, Workflows

Top 5 Mistakes In Taking Intraoral Scans aka Digital Impressions (And How To Solve Them)

Digital impressions have come a long way in the last ten years.While the scanners available continue to get cheaper, faster and more user-friendly, there are some crucial mistakes that are commonly made. Understanding these mistakes and ...

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Workflows

Understanding the Oxygen Inhibition Layer: Why That Glycerin Blob Actually Matters

You've probably seen it on social media - a dentist carefully applying a clear gel over a composite restoration before curing. Maybe you wondered if it was just for show, or perhaps questioned their isolation technique.The ...

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