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New 3Shape + CEREC Integration and All The Latest Releases from DS World

DS World - by Dentsply Sirona - is one of the biggest digital dentistry events held each year. Every year, thousands of dental professionals flock to Las Vegas for three days of insightful talks and exciting ...

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3Shape, iDD Compares, Medit

iDD Compares: Medit i700 W vs. 3Shape TRIOS 5

iDD is back with another intraoral scanner compares! With the introduction of Medit’s first wireless IOS in April 2022, the i700 Wireless, their latest flagship scanner as one of the most popular scanner options amongst dentists. ...

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Implants

CBCT File Formats: Understanding Their Role in Dentistry

In the world of modern dentistry, precision and detailed understanding of a patient's oral and maxillofacial structures are key to delivering effective treatment plans.  As technology continues to evolve, the use of sophisticated tools like Cone ...

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3D Printer Reviews, 3D Printing

Dental 3D Printer Review 2024 by the Institute of Digital Dentistry

The dental 3D printing market is blowing up. There hasn’t been this much interest and hype in an aspect of digital dentistry in a long time. This 3D Printer Review is a collaboration with multiple leading digital ...

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Alliedstar, News, Straumann

Straumann Group To Acquire AlliedStar

Big news in the world of digital dentistry, as Straumann Group has confirmed that they are acquiring Chinese company AlliedStar - makers of the AS 100, AS 200E and AS 260 intraoral scanners. It looks like ...

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3D Printing, Workflows

How to 3D Print Dental Crowns with iDD

The world of dentistry has seen some revolutionary changes in recent years, and one of the most significant advancements has been the rise of 3D printing in dentistry. In particular, the exciting idea of 3D printing ...

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3D Printing, exocad, News

What is exocad? A Comprehensive Overview

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 ...

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News

GC Announces Reduced Minimal Thickness Requirements for the LiSi Block

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 ...

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3D Printing, News

The Importance of Dental Assistants in The Rise Of 3D Printing in Dentistry

​ 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 ...

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3Shape, News

3Shape Announces 3Shape Produce + New Upgraded TRIOS MOVE Scanner Cart and Model Builder

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 ...

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3D Printing, News

Ackuretta Announces the CURIE Plus – Their New Biocompatible UV Curing Unit

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 ...

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3D Printing, News

3D Printing In Dentistry: 4 Myths You Need To Stop Believing

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 ...

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CEREC, Eighteeth, HERON, iDD Compares, Medit, Shining 3D

iDD Compares: How Do Affordable Intraoral Scanners Perform Against a High-End Intraoral Scanner?

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 ...

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HERON, HERON, IDS, News

3DISC Showcase Their New OVO Intraoral Scanner

 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 ...

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IDS, News, RAYFace

Ray Speak on their RAYIOS2 Intraoral Scanner and RAYFace Facial Scanner

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 ...

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3D Printing, 3Shape, Formlabs, Workflows

How to 3D Print Implant Surgical Guides for Stress-Free Implant Placement with iDD

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 ...

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3D Printing, Workflows

How to Candy Coat 3D Printed Splints and Nightguards

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 ...

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Medit, News

Medit Announces New App: Medit ClinicCAD

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, ...

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