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When Medit launched the original i900 in 2024, it represented their ambitious entry into the premium scanner segment. While the scanner delivered great performance, the capacitive touch controls proved problematic for many clinicians, myself included. Also, ...
The dental 3D printing market has an interesting problem. On one end, you have entry-level printers that are affordable but often require trial and error to achieve consistent results. They are not really fit for purpose ...
Last month, Las Vegas witnessed something special. DS World 2025 marked not only the 40th anniversary of CEREC but also introduced us to Dentsply Sirona's new leadership and their most ambitious product lineup yet. I sat ...
Clear communication with your dental lab can be the difference between a smooth case and a challenging remake. Although in-house workflows provide numerous benefits, the vast majority of dentists scan and send to a lab for ...
I've just wrapped up work on a comprehensive white paper with Avant Dental (a large Lab in Australia) that addresses a crucial issue - why some All-on-X cases deliver life-changing results while others fail spectacularly, despite ...
Let's start this review with something that might surprise those familiar with my previous publications over the years - the iTero Lumina has genuinely changed my perspective on Align Technology's scanner offerings. I did not expect ...
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 ...
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