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In 2019, I reviewed Shining 3D's first intraoral scanner at IDS and gave it a low rating. The thing would literally overheat and stop working after about 20 seconds. Fast forward to 2026, and I am ...
Full-arch dental implant scanning accuracy has arguably been the single most important unsolved problem in digital implant dentistry for some time. Whether you call it All-on-X, All-on-4, or full-arch implant scanning, the challenge is the same. ...
As the intraoral scanner (IOS) market becomes increasingly saturated with options, it's crucial for dental professionals to understand how different devices compare in real-world applications. In this edition of iDD Compares, we're putting five notable intraoral ...
In our previous iDD Compares, we looked at Alliedstar’s newest addition to their intraoral (IOS) range, Sensa, which was announced during IDS earlier this year. Alliedstar was not the only company to launch a new scanner ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
In the fast-paced world of digital dentistry, Medit has been one of the market leaders for some time. With the launch of the i900, their intraoral scanner lineup now consists of five scanners. This latest addition ...
Introduction We are back with our popular iDD Compares series. As we know, the landscape of digital dentistry is evolving at a breakneck pace, with intraoral scanners (IOS) leading the charge in this technological revolution. As ...
For all of those who’ve been asking us to review and compare the Panda Smart and DEXIS IS 3800 W intraoral scanners (IOS), this iDD Compares blog post is for you! I scanned this patient, the ...
Just last month, in June, 3Shape’s Discover event saw the release of its latest intraoral scanner (IOS), the TRIOS Core, and an updated TRIOS 3. It’s only right that iDD compares these IOS alongside the rest ...
At the Institute of Digital Dentistry, we always aim to give our audience the content you want! The team at iDD is over the moon to see how well-received these posts perform, so I’m happy to ...
Our iDD Compares posts are super popular with you guys! Thanks for your support. We get a lot of messages and comments requesting specific intraoral scanners (IOS) to be compared. One particular comment that kept coming ...
We always get questions from dental professionals worldwide - which intraoral scanner should I get? It's for this reason that the Institute of Digital Dentistry exists! This is why the team at the iDD works hard ...
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 ...
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), ...
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 ...
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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