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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

S01 E05 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 navigate ...

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3D Printing, Asiga, News

Asiga Unveil the Asiga Ultra 3D Printer and Max 2

Big news from the Chicago Midwinter Meeting!Asiga, whose printers are renowned for their accuracy and print finish, has unveiled their new DLP 3D printer, the Asiga Ultra, and refurbished its Asiga Max UV 3D Printer - ...

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Expos, News

 My Experience at America’s Biggest Dental Lab Expo – LMT Lab Day 2024

I recently attended LMT’s 2024 Lab Day based in Chicago - and it was action-packed, to say the least. Interestingly, the Lab Day event runs concurrently with Chicago Midwinter, and it felt a lot busier than the dentist-focused Midwinter ...

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3D Printer Reviews, 3D Printing

Uniz NBEE 3D Dental Printer Review – Ease of Use, Price, Reliability and more!

In the competitive landscape of dental 3D printing, the UNIZ NBEE distinguishes itself by setting the groundwork as the front-runner in LCD photo-curing technology. With their fast speed and extensive material versatility, UNIZ caters to dental practices and labs that prioritize ...

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3D Printing, News, Shining 3D

SHINING 3D Introduces the AccuFab-CEL 3D Dental Printer

SHINING 3D officially announced their latest dental 3D printer, the AccuFab-CEL.SHINING 3D Dental's AccuFab-CEL 3D printer.SHINING 3D has been making some major moves in the digital dentistry space - from intraoral scanners, face scanners and 3D ...

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3D Printer Reviews, 3D Printing, Ackuretta

Ackuretta SOL Review – Price, Software, Build Platform and More!

With the news that Ackuretta has launched their new upgraded 3D printer, the Ackuretta SOL Plus, we thought it would be a good idea to see how the original stacks up in today’s market. If you’re interested ...

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3D Printing, Ackuretta, News

Ackuretta Officially Launches a New 3D Printing Solution with the SOL Plus

Ackuretta has just released an upgraded version of their popular SOL 3D printer - the Ackuretta SOL Plus.The SOL Plus is a bigger, more powerful version of the SOL - a great printer in its own ...

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Expos, News

Every Big Release From the Chicago Midwinter Meeting 2024 – iTero Lumina, Dentsply Sirona, exocad & More!

The Chicago Midwinter Meeting is one of the biggest events on the dental calendar - and easily the biggest dental show in the US. It’s run by the Chicago Dental Society and attended by over 15,000 ...

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Align, iTero, News

First Impressions of the New iTero Lumina Intraoral Scanner

One of the most exciting new releases at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting was Align Technology’s iTero Lumina.This is their first new scanner release since 2019! Hence, I was really excited to get a hands-on first look ...

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SprintRay Releases Nano Cure Unit and New Resins at 2024 Chicago Midwinter Meeting
3D Printing, Dentures, News, SprintRay

SprintRay Releases Nano Cure Unit and New Resins at 2024 Chicago Midwinter Meeting

I’ve just returned from the SprintRay VISION Summit 2024 in Chicago, where the company announced many exciting things. Since 2014, SprintRay has been one of the most innovative 3D printing companies. They’ve really pushed a lot ...

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AI, Podcast

S01 E04 The AI Diagnostic Game Changer with Diagnocat’s Alex Sanders

The digital landscape of dentistry is evolving at breakneck speed, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as a game-changing technology. In our previous episode, we explored the future of 3D printing in dentistry with Amir Mansouri from SprintRay, ...

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Align Technology Unveils Next Generation iTero Lumina Intraoral Scanner
Align, Itero, News

iTero Lumina Launch Recap – Innovation in Intraoral Scanning by Align

In a globally live-streamed launch event just yesterday, on the 15th of February, Align Technology officially launched the iTero Lumina - the company’s first new intraoral scanner release since the iTero Element 5D in 2019!It is ...

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