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Implants, Podcast

S04E01 – Horizontal Scan Bodies – Hear from the First Company that Did It.

The Company That Invented Horizontal Scan Bodies In the world of digital dentistry, horizontal-scan body systems for full-arch implants are everywhere these days. Every major company seems to be launching its own version, promising easier full-arch workflows and ...

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Intraoral Scanner Reviews, Shining 3D

Shining 3D Aoralscan Elite Wireless Review – IPG Goes Wireless

The Shining 3D Aoralscan Elite made waves in late 2024 as the world's first intraoral scanner with built-in "photogrammetry" capabilities. It was bold, innovative, and frankly, one of the best scanner releases of that year.So, when ...

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News, Shining 3D

Shining 3D Launches the New Aoralscan Elf – Competitively Priced and Ultra-Lightweight Scanner

Shining 3D Dental has just announced the Aoralscan Elf, with one of the key messages being that it is one of the lightest intraoral scanners available at just 106 grams. This represents Shining 3D's third scanner release ...

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Intraoral Scanner Reviews, Medit

Medit i900 Classic Review – MeditLink and SmartX Software Update

When Medit launched the original i900 in 2024, it represented their ambitious entry into the premium scanner segment. While the scanner delivered great performance, the capacitive touch controls proved problematic for many clinicians, myself included. Also, ...

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3D Printing, Phrozen

Phrozen’s CS+ and CURE+ – Some Great Features at a Low Price

The dental 3D printing market has an interesting problem. On one end, you have entry-level printers that are affordable but often require trial and error to achieve consistent results. They are not really fit for purpose ...

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CAD/CAM, Dentsply Sirona, Podcast

S3 E10: DS World 2025: Dentsply Sirona’s Bold New Era with CEO Dan Scavilla

Last month, Las Vegas witnessed something special.DS World 2025 marked not only the 40th anniversary of CEREC but also introduced us to Dentsply Sirona's new leadership and their most ambitious product lineup yet. I sat down ...

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CAD/CAM, Workflows

How To Communicate With Your Dental Lab For The Best Results

Clear communication with your dental lab can be the difference between a smooth case and a challenging remake. Although in-house workflows provide numerous benefits, the vast majority of dentists scan and send to a lab for ...

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All-on-X Success - Four Critical Steps You Can't Afford to Skip
Implants, Workflows

All-on-X Success – Four Critical Steps You Can’t Afford to Skip

I've just wrapped up work on a comprehensive white paper with Avant Dental (a large Lab in Australia) that addresses a crucial issue - why some All-on-X cases deliver life-changing results while others fail spectacularly, despite ...

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Align, Intraoral Scanner Reviews, iTero

iTero Lumina Review – the Best Intraoral Scanner Yet from Align Technology

Let's start this review with something that might surprise those familiar with my previous publications over the years - the iTero Lumina has genuinely changed my perspective on Align Technology's scanner offerings. I did not expect ...

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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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