3D Printing in Dentistry – Technology Overview and Options

3D Printing technology (also known as additive manufacturing), is making its way into every industry imaginable and dentistry is no exception. If you’re considering implementing 3D printers into your dental practice or laboratory, this article is for you. Learn everything you need to know about the different types of 3D printers that exist and what […]

Runyes 3DS Review – low cost intraoral scanner

The Runyes 3DS is one of the newer intraoral scanners released on the market. Made by the Ningbo Runyes Medical Instrument company in China, it is an inexpensive and lightweight colour scanner. So where does it fall short? Keep reading to find out more.The market for intraoral scanners (IOS) has advanced rapidly in the past […]

Polishing vs. Glazing Dental CAD/CAM Ceramics (e.max and zirconia) – What is Best?

When you start doing in-house restorations it can be very stressful. What is the best way to achieve an aesthetic restoration? There are two main ways to process a restoration’s surface – either mechanical polishing, or staining and glazing. Both these techniques have their own pros and cons, and through this article you should have […]

Dental CAD/CAM Ceramic Materials and Tooth Preparation

Are you confused about which CAD/CAM material to use for each specific indication? What about tooth preparation and how to do this conservatively for modern dental CAD/CAM ceramics? In this article you will learn the fundamentals of modern dental ceramic materials and what a modern prep should look like in order to make these restorations […]

TRIOS 4 Review – Is it the best intraoral scanner on the market?

The TRIOS 4 is the latest intraoral scanner (IOS) from 3Shape. Released at International Dental Show (IDS) in 2019, it is the current flagship model of the TRIOS line of scanners and boasts a range of impressive features. Before we dive into the pros and cons of the system, first let’s go over the company’s […]

COVID-19 Update

To all our viewers, partners and friends throughout the world:  The spread of COVID-19 continues to affect us all, globally. We are all together in one of the worst pandemics the world has ever seen. There is great uncertainty of what is to come in duration and consequences. Yet, we must stay strong. This crisis […]

Align Technology has acquired Exocad for $419 million

Align Technology, the parent company behind the popular Invisalign system and the Itero range of intraoral scanners has just acquired exocad for a reported $419 million. Wow. ExocadFor those who do not know, exocad develops 3rd party computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing (CAD/CAM) software. It is a fantastic and extremely powerful software for fabricating a range […]

Ivoclar’s Chairside Mill Finally Released – the PrograMill One

The long awaited Programill One may be just around the corner. Announced 3 years ago, the chairside mill from Ivoclar Digital had a bumpy start and ultimately was pulled from released. This was due to all sorts of issues with the mill performing to standard and now these concerns have been sorted out.So the question […]

Itero Element 5D Review – Next Generation IOS Imaging

BackgroundThe iTero Element 5D is the latest release by Align Technology, the parent company of the iTero intraoral scanners (IOS). The Element 5D was released in early 2019, first being showcased at the International Dental Show. iTero are not new to the intraoral scanner market, their first IOS was launched in 2007 and since then […]

The new chairside mill from Sirona – the CEREC Primemill

After 8 long years we finally hear about a brand new CEREC chairside mill. A lot of anticipation was building over the past week and the newest member of the “Prime” family was released by Sirona on Friday to a large reception. The Primescan now has a associated milling machine, named the Primemill which is […]