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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, Intraoral Scanner Reviews

Primescan 2 Intraoral Scanner Review – the World’s First Cloud-Native Scanner.

The Primescan 2 by Dentsply Sirona sets a new industry standard as the only cloud-native intraoral scanner in the world, potentially revolutionizing how dental practices handle, work with and share scan data.What does this mean? The ...

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3D Printing, 3Shape, Clinical Cases, Workflows

How to Reline 3D Printed Dentures with PacDent’s Rodin Soft Reline Kit: A Step-by-Step Guide

Introduction to Digital DenturesI had the opportunity to try out the Rodin Soft Reline Kit, and here is my experience. Relining 3D-printed dentures can be problematic, especially when compared to traditional acrylic dentures.This article highlights the ...

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3D Printing, Ackuretta, Podcast

S02 E04 Breaking Down 3D Printing’s Growing Pains with Ackuretta’s CEO Ayush Bagla

Following our fascinating discussion with SprintRay's Amir Mansouri about the revolutionary Midas printer in Episode 3, we welcome back Ackuretta founder and CEO Ayush Bagla to the iDD Podcast for another insightful conversation about the future ...

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AI, Software Reviews

Review of Second Opinion by Pearl – AI-Assisted Dental Radiography Diagnostics

In recent years, artificial intelligence has been making significant contributions to various aspects of dentistry, with radiograph analysis being a prime area of focus. One of the leading players in this field is Pearl's Second Opinion ...

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3D Face Scanners, Software Reviews

Dental Face Scanner Review and the New Qlone Dental Pro App

Facial scanning technology is becoming increasingly popular in the dental industry. There is little argument about its benefits over 2D photographs and for treatment planning + case execution. iDD has been at the forefront of reviewing ...

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DEXIS, Intraoral Scanner Reviews

DEXIS IS 3800 Wireless Intraoral Scanner Review – 2024 Update + DTX Studio Clinic!

The DEXIS IS 3800W is one of 8 different wireless intraoral scanners currently on the market, including TRIOS 5, Medit i700, the AS 200E and the recently released Primescan 2.  Carestream Dental released this scanner (previously ...

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3D Printing, Formlabs, News

Formlabs Unveils their Latest 3D Printer: the Form 4BL – For High-Volume Dental 3D Printing

Formlabs has just announced the release of their latest 3D printer - the Form 4BL. The new releases just keep coming this year.This new large-format printer seems to be focused on high-volume dental production for medium ...

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3D Printing, AI, Podcast, SprintRay

S02 E03 SprintRay Delivers the Midas Touch to 3D Printing with Amir Mansouri

Welcome back to another episode of the Digital Dentistry Decoded podcast!In our previous episode, we spoke with Jericho Elomari from Shining 3D about their exciting developments in intraoral scanning technology. Now, we're shifting gears to explore ...

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3Shape, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Medit, TRIOS

Dentsply Sirona Primescan 2 vs. Top Intraoral Scanners – TRIOS, Medit and CEREC

IntroductionWe 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 new models flood ...

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AI, Implants, News, Workflows

Navident EVO Case Examples – Dynamic Dental Navigation for Implantology

Introduction to Navident EVOIn the rapidly evolving field of digital dentistry, dynamic navigation systems are emerging as game-changers, particularly in implantology and complex dental surgeries. These systems promise enhanced precision, improved patient outcomes, and potentially shorter ...

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Implants, Podcast, Shining 3D

S02 E02 Intraoral Photogrammetry Meets Dentistry: SHINING 3D’s Latest Innovation with Jericho Elomari

Welcome back to another episode of the Digital Dentistry Decoded podcast by the Institute of Digital Dentistry. In our previous episode, we had the pleasure of speaking with Rune Fisker from 3Shape, who shared invaluable insights ...

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3D Printing, 3Shape, Clinical Cases, News, TRIOS, Workflows

From Scan to Splint: A Step-by-Step 3Shape TRIOS Case Study

Dental technology used to be a traditional craft totally dependent on manual hand skills: dental impressions, poured stone models, and plaster mounting on a physical articulator. Traditionally, the fastest method of fabricating a bite splint was to ...

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News, Straumann

Straumann Announces their New Intraoral Scanner – SIRIOS

Straumann, a global leader in implant and restorative dentistry, has been at the forefront of dental innovation for decades. It is also one of the top five largest dental companies in the world. While they've long been ...

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3D Printing, 3Shape, AI, Podcast, TRIOS

S02 E01 AI, Cloud, and 3D Printing with 3Shape’s Rune Fisker

Welcome back to Digital Dentistry Decoded! We're thrilled to kick off Season 2 with an episode that's sure to excite and inform. In this premiere, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny sits down with Rune Fisker, VP of Product Strategy ...

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Implants, News, Shining 3D, Unboxing

SHINING 3D Launches Aoralscan Elite – Intraoral Photogrammetry is Here!

This has been an incredibly busy year for digital dentistry—as busy as I can remember, rivaling IDS 2019. In the past six months, we have seen releases from Medit, iTero, 3Shape, Dentsply Sirona, Asiga, Formlabs, Sprintray, ...

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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, News, Unboxing

Dentsply Sirona Launches Primescan 2: The First Ever Cloud Intraoral Scanner

Dentsply Sirona has just launched their latest intraoral scanner. A huge day for the company.The company has been spearheading  digital dentistry for nearly four decades. Since the introduction of CEREC 1 in 1985, they've have been ...

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3D Printing

UV Curing Options for Biocompatible Dental Resins: A Comprehensive Guide

The landscape of digital dentistry continues to evolve rapidly, with 3D printing technology playing an increasingly prominent role in dental practices and laboratories worldwide. As the adoption of additive manufacturing techniques grows, so does the focus ...

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3D Printing, Asiga, News, Unboxing

Unboxing the Asiga Ultra: What Dentists Need to Know About This 3D Printer

Today, we're diving into one of the latest releases in the world of digital dentistry - the Asiga Ultra 3D printer. For those unfamiliar with Asiga, they're an Australian company that has been making waves in ...

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