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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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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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3D Printing, Podcast, SprintRay

S01 E03 Sprinting Towards the Future of Digital Dentistry with Amir Mansouri

The 3D printing revolution is in full swing, and it's transforming the landscape of digital dentistry, offering unprecedented opportunities for efficiency, customization, and patient care. Following our insightful discussion with Rune Fisker from 3Shape about their vision ...

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3D Printing, News

Is a Bigger Build Platform Better for Dental 3D Printers?

When considering a 3D printer in dentistry, it’s understandable to think that bigger is better, well at least for the build platform - but that’s not always the case. Of course, with a larger 3D printing ...

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Intraoral Scanner Reviews, Medit

Medit i700 Wireless Intraoral Scanner Review + 2024 Update on Medit Apps

2024 is upon us! Happy new year everyone!This year seems to be the year of AI, 3D Printers and I think, wireless intraoral scanners. There are 5 different wireless intraoral scanners on the market including TRIOS 5, ...

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3D Printing, CAD/CAM, Clinical Cases, Ivoclar, Workflows

Embracing the Digital Denture Workflow to Manufacture Digital Dentures

The rise of technology, computer-aided design and manufacturing, 3D printing, and even AI is having a massive impact on our workflows as dental professionals. This evolution has made for some magnificent achievements in the past couple ...

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3Shape, Alliedstar, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Runyes, Shining 3D, TRIOS

iDD Compares: Affordable vs Expensive Intraoral Scanners

iDD is back with another intraoral scanner (IOS) comparison. In this article, we compare several relatively affordable intraoral scanners, including IOS from Chinese manufacturers, with one of the most expensive scanners on the market. At the ...

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3D Printing, 3Shape, AI, Podcast

S01 E02 Blueprint for the Digital Dental Practice of the Future with 3Shape’s Rune Fisker

At the Institute of Digital Dentistry (iDD), we're committed to keeping dental professionals at the forefront of technological advancements. Our Digital Dentistry Decoded podcast series has been exploring the cutting-edge developments shaping our field. In our first ...

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