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3Shape, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Medit, TRIOS

Comparing Older Intraoral Scanners: 3Shape TRIOS 3, Medi i500, Medit i700, and CEREC Primescan

Not every dental professional has the latest flagship intraoral scanner (IOS). So, we wanted to acknowledge the older generation of iOS devices; despite their release date, these scanners are still tried and true and can be ...

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Exocad Announces 3.2 Elefsina at Insights 2024
CAD/CAM, exocad, News

Exocad Showcases 3.2 Elefsina at Insights 2024

Earlier this month, exocad held the fourth edition of its global digital dentistry event, Insights.During the event, the company showed off its new DentalCAD software update - 3.2 Elefsina.It looks like there’s some really cool stuff ...

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iDD Compares, Medit

What’s the Difference Between Medit’s i500 vs. i600 vs. i700 Wireless vs. i900 Intraoral Scanners?

Our previous iDD Compares, which included Medit i900 and iTero Lumina, was well-received, so why not continue to follow the buzz surrounding these new releases. In April, we previously compared Medit’s portfolio of intraoral scanners (IOS), ...

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News, TRIOS

3Shape Announces Unite 3rd Generation – Access Scans Anywhere Using the Cloud!

3Shape’s popular Unite platform is getting an update - and it’s a big one. Although this news maybe overshadowed by the likes of the Medit i900, SprintRay Midas, and Formlabs 4B, it is massive news for ...

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Implants

Guided vs. Non-Guided Dental Implant Surgery: What You Need to Know

If you're considering offering dental implants in your clinic, you might be wondering: What’s guided dental implant surgery? What’s non-guided dental implant surgery? What’'s the difference? And which is better for you and your practice? In ...

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3Shape, Intraoral Scanner Reviews, TRIOS

TRIOS 5 Review – is this the Best Intraoral Scanner Money Can Buy?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital dentistry, 3Shape stands as one of the pioneering forces. The Danish company has maintained its position as a premium brand in the intraoral scanner (IOS) market since 2015-2016 when ...

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3Shape, CEREC, iDD Compares, Itero, Medit, Shining 3D, TRIOS

iTero Lumina and Medit i900: How Do They Stack Up Against Some the Best Intraoral Scanners?

2024 has been a busy year! And we’re only five months in.So many new products have been released every 3-4 weeks this year. It is certainly an exciting time for the digital dentistry industry.Two launches, in particular, ...

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Intraoral Scanner Reviews, Medit, News

Overview of the Medit i900 – the Newly Released Scanner by Medit

One of digital dentistry’s biggest companies has just released a brand new intraoral scanner! The Medit i900!"The lightest and most compact scanner Medit has ever produced"I have been beta-testing this scanner before its release and now ...

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3D Printing, News, SprintRay

SprintRay Releases Two New 3D Printers – the Pro 2 and Midas + Resins

SprintRay had an absolutely huge event over the April 20th weekend. They held their flagship conference - 3D Next 2024 in Miami.The last 3D Next was 3 years ago and is always the launch pad for ...

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AI, CAD/CAM, Podcast

Exponential Gains: AI’s Impact on Digital Dentistry with Imagoworks CEO Kevin Kim

The digital dentistry landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as a transformative force. In our previous episode, we explored the ongoing debate between milling and 3D printing with Max Milz from ...

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3D Printing, Formlabs, News

Formlabs Releases the New Form 4B 3D Printer – Formlabs just became 4 times faster!

2024 seems to be the next big year for digital dentistry.Many leading companies in the industry are releasing new products, and it may be the year for a 3D printing boom. Just in the past 3 months ...

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iDD Compares, Medit

iDD Compares: A Medit Medley – i500 vs. i600 vs. i700

From unboxing videos to intraoral scanner (IOS) reviews to free webinars and online courses, iDD has long been documented on Medit’s IOS series. Medit Company is at the forefront of the digital dentistry revolution, establishing a ...

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Medit, News

Medit Teases Their Next Scanner – the Medit i900!

Exciting news! There is a new intraoral scanner on the horizon! Medit has just announced their next and flagship intraoral scanner via email and their social media accounts... *drum roll* The Medit i900. The company writes ...

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3D Face Scanners, Shining 3D

MetiSmile 3D Dental Face Scanner Review – is it worth 5000 USD?

In the world of cosmetic dentistry, face scanners are becoming more and more popular for achieving optimal results and patient satisfaction. Among the many facial scanners on the market, the MetiSmile by SHINING 3D, which was released ...

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3D Face Scanners, RAYFace, Shining 3D

Choosing the Right Dental 3D Face Scanner for your Practice: Desktop vs. Handheld vs. Phone

If you're considering purchasing a face scanner for your dental practice, you'll likely have a lot of questions. What is a face scanner?What do they do?How do they differ from a dental intraoral scanner?Which one should I ...

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3D Printer Reviews, 3D Printing

NextDent 5100 3D Printer Review – Price, Ease of Use, Set-up & More!

We’re back with another 3D dental printer review and this time, we’re focusing on the NextDent 5100 by 3D Systems.  If you haven’t already seen or read through our comprehensive and extensive review of every 3D printer ...

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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Shining 3D

iDD Compares: SHINING 3D Aoralscan 3 vs. Dentsply Sirona CEREC Primescan

We know how much anticipation our iDD Compares series receives, so I’m glad to announce its return for 2024. Today, we’re looking at comparing one of the best low-cost intraoral scanner (IOS) devices on the market ...

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3D Printing, CAD/CAM, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, Podcast

The Real Scoop on 3D Printing vs. Milling with Dentsply Sirona’s Max Milz

In the fast-paced world of digital dentistry, the debate between milling and 3D printing continues to be a hot topic. At iDD, we're committed to bringing you the latest insights from industry leaders to help you ...

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