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Dentsply Sirona, News

Dentsply Sirona Nitrogen Generator is Coming Soon – The Primeprint Nitrogenerator

In modern digital dentistry and 3D printing, the demand for precision, safety, and efficiency continues to grow.One aspect that has been somewhat overlooked as we chased better resins and faster print times is the post-processing phase ...

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3D Printer Reviews, Formlabs

Formlabs Form 4B Review – Breaking Free from a Closed Ecosystem

After testing the Formlabs Form 4B printer extensively in our clinic and lab for close to a year, I'm ready to share my in-depth thoughts on this latest dental 3D printer from Formlabs. Having put it ...

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Alliedstar, Intraoral Scanner Reviews

AS260 Intraoral Scanner Review – Under 10k Scanner by Alliedstar

The Alliedstar AS260 represents an interesting evolution in the intraoral scanner market, particularly following Straumann's acquisition of Alliedstar last year and the release of the Sensa just last month.This strategic acquisition has allowed Straumann to expand ...

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Dentsply Sirona, Podcast

40 Years of CEREC and the Road Ahead – A Conversation with Max Milz

Fresh from the International Dental Show (IDS), Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny sits down with Max Milz, a digital visionary from Dentsply Sirona, to dissect the current landscape of digital dentistry. This wide-ranging conversation delves into cloud integration, ...

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Alliedstar, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares

Alliedstar’s Latest IOS – Sensa: How It Stacks Up Against AS200E, AS260 and CEREC Primescan

With the latest intraoral scanner (IOS) having just been launched by Alliedstar at IDS 2025, we thought it was best to show you how it performs against its predecessors with our popular iDD Compares series.Let’s compare ...

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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Medit, Shining 3D

Comparing the Latest Intraoral Scanners: Medit i900 vs. SHINING 3D’s Aoralscan 3 and Elite vs. CEREC Primescan and Primescan 2

The intraoral scanner (IOS) market continues to evolve rapidly, with manufacturers constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in digital dentistry.In this edition of our iDD Compares series, we'll take a closer look at some of ...

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AI, Software Reviews

Second Dentist by Velmeni: AI-Assisted Dental Radiography Review

In recent years, artificial intelligence has been making significant contributions to various aspects of dentistry, with radiographic analysis being a prime area of focus. One of the emerging players in this field is Velmeni's Second Dentist ...

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Expos, IDS, News

IDS 2025 Highlights – The Latest Breakthroughs 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 or ...

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3D Face Scanners, Podcast, RAYFace

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, Podcast

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 year, ...

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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 TurnIn 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 bold ...

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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 technology, ...

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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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