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Expos, IDS, News

IDS 2025 Highlights – The Latest Releases in Digital Dentistry

The International Dental Show (IDS) 2025 stands as dentistry's Olympic Games - the definitive global event where innovation takes center stage. Walking through the vast halls of Koelnmesse, the sheer scale is breathtaking. Over 2,500 exhibitors ...

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Alliedstar, IDS, News

The New Alliedstar Sensa Just Launched at IDS 2025

The new Sensa has just been launched at IDS 2025 by Alliedstar. This marks a significant evolution for the company, following their acquisition by Straumann Group in 2023. This new scanner is a complete redesign of ...

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3Shape, IDS, News, TRIOS

The New TRIOS 6 Is Here – See What’s New

3Shape has officially launched the highly anticipated TRIOS 6 at IDS 2025. This release signals a potential paradigm shift, not just for 3Shape but for the entire digital dentistry landscape. Rather than focusing on hardware improvements ...

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Face Scanners, iDD Podcast, RAYFace

S03 E02 Ray’s 5D Solution: The Future of Digital Dentistry Integration

The Institute of Digital Dentistry recently welcomed Yohan Kim, Chief Commercial Officer of Ray, to the Digital Dentistry Decoded podcast. This conversation unveiled Ray's new 5D CBCT technology and offered insights into the current trajectory of ...

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3Shape, iDD Podcast

S03 E01 Digital Dentistry Trends 2025: Insights from 3Shape’s Rune Fisker

Discover how AI, 3D printing, and cloud integration are transforming dentistry in 2025. 3Shape's Rune Fisker shares industry insights every forward-thinking dental professional needs to know in this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded - the iDD ...

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Medit, News

Medit i900 Classic Just Announced. Buttons are back.

Medit is launching the i900 Classic at IDS 2025 on March 25th - basically addressing one of the complaints from users about their flagship i900 scanner - the touch controls.  When Medit introduced the i900 last ...

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iTero, News

iTero Lumina Finally Gets Restorative Capabilities!

When the iTero Lumina was first released in early 2024 at the Chicago Midwinter show, one of the most notable omissions was the lack of restorative capabilities. I and many users were waiting for this functionality, ...

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Eighteeth, Intraoral Scanner Reviews

Helios 500 Review – One of the Most Affordable Intraoral Scanners

The Helios 500 by Eighteeth represents an interesting shift in the intraoral scanner market. Entering at a price point that would have been considered impossible just a few years ago. At an RRP of around $5,000 ...

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Medit, News

The End of an Era: Medit’s Free App Ecosystem Transitions to Subscription Model

Medit's Digital Dentistry Software Revolution Takes a Turn In the competitive landscape of digital dentistry, Medit established itself as a revolutionary by offering powerful applications at no cost, democratizing access to cutting-edge digital dental tools. This ...

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Expos, News

LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2025 – Full Recap

If you want to see the future of digital dentistry, don't necessarily look in dental practices - look in dental laboratories. This was crystal clear at LMT Lab Day 2025, where the sheer concentration of cutting-edge ...

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Expos, News

160th Chicago Dental Society Midwinter Meeting 2025 – Full Recap

Fresh from the bustling halls of AEEDC Dubai, stepping into Chicago's McCormick Place for the 160th Midwinter Meeting (MWM) offered a striking contrast - and I mean striking! Going from Dubai's 25°C (76°F) to Chicago's bone-chilling ...

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AEEDC, Expos, News

AEEDC Dubai 2025: Every Major Announcement, Launch, and Trend You Need to Know

The MENA dental industry's crown jewel, AEEDC Dubai, has once again exceeded expectations with its 2025 edition, cementing its position as the largest annual dental conference and exhibition globally. The sheer scale of this year's event ...

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Dentsply Sirona, Expos, News

DS World Dubai 2025. Everything Dentsply Sirona showcased in Dubai!

I was honored to be invited to DS World Dubai this year, held at the Grand Hyatt Dubai. The event showcased Dentsply Sirona's wide range of products and why Dubai continues to be a hub for ...

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iDD Podcast, Medit

S02 E10 Digital Dentistry in 2025: An Inside Look with Medit’s Matt Mock

The landscape of digital dentistry continues to evolve rapidly, with adoption rates reaching critical mass across various specialties. In this episode of the iDD Podcast, I speak to Medit America's Senior Director of Education and Marketing, ...

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3Shape, iDD Compares, Intraoral Scanner Reviews, TRIOS

What is the Best 3Shape TRIOS Scanner? Comparing TRIOS 5, TRIOS 4, TRIOS 3, and TRIOS Core

In the rapidly evolving world of digital dentistry, 3Shape has been a main player for a long time. Thanks to their highly regarded TRIOS line of intraoral scanners. Since the introduction of the first TRIOS scanner ...

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3D Printer Reviews, 3D Printing

iDD Dental 3D Printer Awards 2024

The Institute of Digital Dentistry’s  Dental 3D Printer Awards 2024 As digital transformation continues to reshape dentistry, 3D printing stands at the forefront of this revolution, fundamentally changing how dental professionals approach patient care. What began ...

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Intraoral Scanner Reviews

iDD Intraoral Scanner Awards 2024

The Institute of Digital Dentistry’s  Intraoral Scanner Awards 2024 As IDS 2025 approaches and the dental world eagerly anticipates the next wave of innovations, it's time for our annual look back at the most impactful intraoral ...

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AI, iDD Podcast

S02 E09 Insights with Pearl AI’s CEO on Dental Diagnostics

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 ...

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