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3D Printing, News, Shining 3D

SHINING 3D Introduces the AccuFab-CEL 3D Dental Printer

SHINING 3D officially announced their latest dental 3D printer, the AccuFab-CEL.SHINING 3D Dental's AccuFab-CEL 3D printer.SHINING 3D has been making some major moves in the digital dentistry space - from intraoral scanners, face scanners and 3D ...

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3D Printer Reviews, 3D Printing, Ackuretta

Ackuretta SOL Review – Price, Software, Build Platform and More!

With the news that Ackuretta has launched their new upgraded 3D printer, the Ackuretta SOL Plus, we thought it would be a good idea to see how the original stacks up in today’s market. If you’re interested ...

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3D Printing, Ackuretta, News

Ackuretta Officially Launches a New 3D Printing Solution with the SOL Plus

Ackuretta has just released an upgraded version of their popular SOL 3D printer - the Ackuretta SOL Plus.The SOL Plus is a bigger, more powerful version of the SOL - a great printer in its own ...

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Expos, News

Every Big Release From the Chicago Midwinter Meeting 2024 – iTero Lumina, Dentsply Sirona, exocad & More!

The Chicago Midwinter Meeting is one of the biggest events on the dental calendar - and easily the biggest dental show in the US. It’s run by the Chicago Dental Society and attended by over 15,000 ...

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Align, iTero, News

First Impressions of the New iTero Lumina Intraoral Scanner

One of the most exciting new releases at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting was Align Technology’s iTero Lumina.This is their first new scanner release since 2019! Hence, I was really excited to get a hands-on first look ...

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SprintRay Releases Nano Cure Unit and New Resins at 2024 Chicago Midwinter Meeting
3D Printing, Dentures, News, SprintRay

SprintRay Releases Nano Cure Unit and New Resins at 2024 Chicago Midwinter Meeting

I’ve just returned from the SprintRay VISION Summit 2024 in Chicago, where the company announced many exciting things. Since 2014, SprintRay has been one of the most innovative 3D printing companies. They’ve really pushed a lot ...

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AI, Podcast

S01 E04 The AI Diagnostic Game Changer with Diagnocat’s Alex Sanders

The digital landscape of dentistry is evolving at breakneck speed, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as a game-changing technology. In our previous episode, we explored the future of 3D printing in dentistry with Amir Mansouri from SprintRay, ...

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Implants, Workflows

How to Maximise Dental Implant Aesthetics with the EBC Concept

In this blog, we’ll go over how an effective emergence profile design is crucial for implant success, learn about the EBC zones that shape every beautiful outcome, and see why soft tissue considerations are non-negotiable for ...

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Align Technology Unveils Next Generation iTero Lumina Intraoral Scanner
Align, Itero, News

iTero Lumina Launch Recap – Innovation in Intraoral Scanning by Align

In a globally live-streamed launch event just yesterday, on the 15th of February, Align Technology officially launched the iTero Lumina - the company’s first new intraoral scanner release since the iTero Element 5D in 2019!It is ...

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AEEDC, Expos, News

Here’s Everything We Saw at AEEDC 2024 – HeyGears, TruAbutment, Dentbird Solutions, Align Technology and more!

AEEDC Dubai is the largest annual scientific dental conference and exhibition in the world. Basically, if IDS is the main dental conference in the world (but happens biannually), then AEEDC is a close second and the ...

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3D Printer Reviews, 3D Printing, Asiga

Asiga Max UV 3D Printer Review – Price, Speed, Ease of Use and More!

Asiga is an Australian company that has been a pioneer in high-resolution 3D printing solutions for over a decade. Their Max UV printer, designed and manufactured in Sydney, offers incredible precision and reliability that has made it ...

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Align, iTero, News

Align Technology Unveils Next Generation iTero Lumina Intraoral Scanner

Some big news from Align Technology just yesterday! They have revealed their latest intraoral scanner - the iTero Lumina! Finally! It’s the company’s first brand new intraoral scanner release since 2019, when they released the iTero ...

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News

5 Trends in Digital Dentistry for 2024 You Need to Know

As we come to the end of the first month of 2024, it’s exciting to think where digital dentistry will head next. Last year, we saw the introduction of AI to dentistry and nearly every industry ...

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3Shape, CAD/CAM, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, exocad, Medit, Planmeca

The Ultimate Guide to Dental CAD Software in 2024

In this digital age, dental practices are continuously evolving with technological advancements with the introduction of dental Computer-Aided Design (CAD) software to dental practices and laboratories marking a significant step into what we now refer to ...

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iDD Compares, Implants, Medit, Runyes

iDD Compares: Runyes 3DS 3.0 vs. Medit i700 Wireless in Implant Dentistry

iDD is back yet again with another intraoral scanner (IOS) comparison. This time, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny used two IOS to assess their performance when capturing images of the same implant patient, focusing on the scan body and ...

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News

Digital Dentistry’s Market Value is Set to Explode!

2024 is here. And we have some interesting data for you to gleam over.A recent study from DataHorizzon Research claims that the digital dentistry market is set to grow steadily at 9.7% annually and reach an ...

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3D Printer Reviews, 3D Printing, Formlabs

FormLabs Form 3B+ 3D Printer Review – Print Speed, Ease of Use, Reliability and more!

The Form 3B+ is one of the most popular 3D dental printers around. In recent years, it has faced stiff competition as the printer market has completely blown up with many new products. Can Formlabs dental ...

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3D Printing, CAD/CAM, Dentures, News

The Evolution of Dentures: From Traditional to Digital

Dentures, a longstanding solution for tooth loss or edentulism, have been integral to dental care for generations. Traditionally crafted from acrylic, these dental prostheses have been a mixed blessing. While they restore basic oral functions and ...

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