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After releasing our exocad online training course with Marjorie Andrade, we started to get bombarded with questions about this CAD software for dental professionals. So, we thought we’d put together a handy resource for anyone looking to learn more about exocad. If you’re looking for ...
For anyone who uses the GC Initial LiSi Block with their CEREC we’ve got some big news! GC have announced a reduction in the minimal thickness requirements for the LiSi Block! The previous parameter was 1.5mm, and set in place when you choose ...
3D printing is a rapidly growing technology that is being used in a variety of industries. Dentistry is one of the latest fields to adopt 3D printing technology, and it is revolutionizing the way dental appliances are made. While 3D printing ...
3Shape have had an exciting month so far.The company has just announced a new upgraded TRIOS MOVE+ and Model Builder software called Model Builder Express.Lastly, and most interestingly, the company also unveiled 3Shape Produce - their new CAM solution. Let's breakdown these updates ...
Big news from one of 3D printing’s up-and-comer companies today - Ackuretta have just announced the CURIE Plus - their latest biocompatible UV Curing Unit. It will be a part of their 3D printing ecosystem, which means you can now easily slice, ...
3D printing is revolutionizing the dental field, and its capabilities are incredible. However, as with any technology, there are pros and cons to using 3D printing in dentistry. New research is constantly emerging that can help to separate myth from fact, and ...
I scanned the same patient, on the same day, with six different intraoral scanners: CEREC Primescan by Dentsply Sirona Aoralscan 3 by Shining 3D Heron IOS by 3DISC Helios 600 by Eighteeth i700 by Medit DL-206P by Launca All these scanners, with the exception of CEREC Primescan, have their ...
We’ve covered 3DISC quite extensively here at the Institute of Digital Dentistry. We were fans of their intraoral scanner - the 3DISC Heron - but found it’s software a bit lacking. While we were at IDS 2023, we caught up with 3DISC’s CEO ...
We’ve covered a lot of exciting innovations in digital dentistry over the years, and one of the most interesting companies we’ve come across is Korean company Ray. We’ve already reviewed their RAYFace facial scanner - and were seriously impressed with the results. ...
Surgical guides play a pivotal role in implant dentistry, facilitating precise and predictable implant placement. The rise of 3D printing technology has transformed the fabrication of surgical guides from something that was quite tedious, to something produced in the dental office. In-house surgical ...
Over the past few years, we have witnessed significant advancements in 3D-printed bite splints, with numerous resin types entering the market.However, a persistent challenge with this workflow has been achieving a glossy surface finish akin to traditional analog bite splints that may ...
Medit’s software apps are some of the best in the industry - and they’re absolutely free as well. It makes it easy to recommend Medit scanners to dentists who are just getting started with digital dentistry, or who only use their intraoral scanner ...
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