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The intraoral scanner market continues to grow. DEXIS has just released its new intraoral scanner, the Imprevo, marking its first scanner launch since acquiring Carestream Dental. When DEXIS acquired the company, many of us wondered what ...
At iDD, we are often asked by clinicians and technicians alike: Is edentulous scanning possible with an intraoral scanner (IOS), and is it accurate? The short answer is yes. But it's not always easy, and you ...
I have to be honest - when Jorge Hernandez and Jerico Elomari from Shining 3D joined me on the latest Digital Dentistry Decoded podcast, I couldn't help but reminisce about the company's history. You see, back ...
DS World 2025, held at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas, is upon us. With the theme "Empowering Connection" and celebrating CEREC's 40th anniversary, Dentsply Sirona delivered multiple major announcements that signal a significant strategic pivot ...
While AI in dentistry isn't entirely new, with platforms like Pearl's Second Opinion, Diagnocat, and Velmeni's Second Dentist already making strides in the field, a new player has entered the arena - Eyes of AI. Eyes of AI ...
What a day for dental 3D printing news! Just as we're digesting SprintRay's acquisition of EnvisionTEC's dental portfolio, another major consolidation move has been announced. Pac-Dent, Inc. has acquired Ackuretta Technologies, the Taiwan-based pioneer in dental ...
Big News in Dental 3D Printing Just Dropped Well. I have to say, I didn't see this one coming. Just when we thought the EnvisionTEC story was over, with thousands of customers left stranded after Desktop ...
The dental 3D printing industry is expected to witness a significant consolidation move this week, as SprintRay announced its acquisition of EnvisionTEC's Desktop Health dental portfolio. This is big news for dental 3D printing. This strategic ...
Last week, I had the privilege of attending MeditWave USA in Napa, California, where clinicians from around the globe gathered for an exclusive first look at Medit’s latest innovation: the i900 Mobility. The event itself felt, ...
After covering the major international dental exhibitions - IDS 2025, Chicago Midwinter, and AEEDC, stepping into MIDEC 2025 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, offered a completely different yet equally fascinating perspective on digital dentistry's global evolution. While ...
In the rapidly evolving world of digital dentistry, staying ahead is crucial. Align Technology, the company behind Invisalign and the iTero scanner line, has taken a major step forward with the launch of the iTero Design ...
Dentsply Sirona has just dropped a teaser video for DS World, and while details remain scarce, the imagery speaks volumes about the company's ambitious vision for the future of digital dentistry. A Universe of Possibilities... The ...
I recently had the pleasure of catching up with Cory Lambertson and Bryce Hiller from Asiga on the Digital Dentistry Decoded podcast ... these guys woke up at 5 AM to chat with me! That's dedication ...
Beyond Wireless, True Mobility - that's how Medit is positioning their latest scanner release. But what does this actually mean, and how does the i900M compare to both the original i900 and the rest of the ...
The landscape of aesthetic dentistry has experienced a fundamental shift that many practitioners are still catching up with. While 2D digital smile design, popularised by the talented Dr. Christian Coachman, has served as our gateway into ...
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 ...
Digital impressions have come a long way in the last ten years. While the scanners available continue to get cheaper, faster and more user-friendly, there are some crucial mistakes that are commonly made. Understanding these mistakes ...
You've probably seen it on social media - a dentist carefully applying a clear gel over a composite restoration before curing. Maybe you wondered if it was just for show, or perhaps questioned their isolation technique. ...
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