• Education
    • iDD Courses Overview
    • iDD Free Academy
    • Online Courses
      • CEREC Same-Day Excellence
      • Planmeca Workflow Excellence
      • Perfect Ceramic Processing
      • Bonding – Everything You Need To Know
      • 3D Printing & Design
      • Digital Smile Design
      • Mastering exocad
      • Mastering Medit
      • Introduction to Implant Dentistry – The Fundamentals
      • Digital Implantology
      • Partial Extraction Therapies
      • Ultimate All-on-X
      • Transitioning to Full Digital Dentures using 3Shape Dental System
      • El Único Paquete Auténtico del Curso de Dominio de exocad (3 Cursos – 83 Lecciones)
    • Live Courses
      • Introduction to Implant Dentistry – The Fundamentals
      • Live Patient Implant Mini-Residency
        • Patient Volunteer Application
  • Reviews
    • All iDD Reviews
    • Intraoral Scanner Reviews
    • 3D Printer Reviews
    • Face Scanner Reviews
    • iDD Compares – Scanner Comparisons
    • Product Unboxings
  • Insights
    • iDD Blog
    • Podcast – Digital Dentistry Decoded
    • RAPID Email Insights
    • iDD Youtube Channel
  • About
    • Our Story
    • Our Educators
    • Our Team
  • Contact
    • Contact Us
    • Emerging Market Pricing Application
  • Sign In
  • iDD Lab Services

The Official iDD Blog

world leader in unbiased and objective digital dentistry reviews and education

3D Printing, Ackuretta, News

Another Major Acquisition Rocks Dental 3D Printing: Pac-Dent Acquires Ackuretta Technologies

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 ...

Read More
3D Printing, Podcast, SprintRay

S03 E08 SprintRay Acquires EnvisionTEC: What This Means for Dental 3D Printing

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 ...

Read More
3D Printing, News, SprintRay

SprintRay to Acquire EnvisionTEC – Strategic Expansion into Laboratory Market

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 acquisition ...

Read More
Asiga, Podcast

S03 E07 Open vs Closed – ASIGA’s Answer to Cartridge-Based 3D Printing

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 ...

Read More
3D Printing, Formlabs, Podcast

S03 E05 Formlabs Dental’s Strategic Evolution – From Market Leader to Comeback Story

I recently had a great conversation with Georgio Haddad, Healthcare Lead at Formlabs Dental, on the Digital Dentistry Decoded podcast. Having followed Formlabs' journey for years and watched their evolution firsthand, this discussion provided some fascinating ...

Read More
3D Printing, CAD/CAM, Digital Smile Design, Workflows

Digital Vs Analog Dentistry – Quantifying the Real-World Benefits

The dental profession is experiencing a digital revolution, but the pace of adoption reveals an industry in transition. While approximately 53% of U.S. dentists now use intraoral scanners¹, only 17% have integrated 3D printers into their ...

Read More
3D Printer Reviews, Formlabs

Formlabs Form 4B Review – Breaking Free from a Closed Ecosystem

After testing the Formlabs Form 4B printer extensively in our clinic and lab for close to a year, I'm ready to share my in-depth thoughts on this latest dental 3D printer from Formlabs. Having put it ...

Read More
3D Printer Reviews, 3D Printing

iDD Dental 3D Printer Awards 2024

The Institute of Digital Dentistry’s Dental 3D Printer Awards 2024As digital transformation continues to reshape dentistry, 3D printing stands at the forefront of this revolution, fundamentally changing how dental professionals approach patient care. What began as a ...

Read More
3D Printing, AI, News

2025’s Big Digital Dentistry Trends You Need to Know

At the beginning of each year, Rune Fisker from 3Shape and I come together to share our insights on the future of digital dentistry.In 2024, we highlighted how AI, 3D printing, and the rapid adoption of ...

Read More
3D Printing, Asiga, Podcast

S02 E08 Dental 3D Printing: Discussing the Market with Asiga’s Cory Lambertson

Following our discussion with Jay Kim from TruAbutment about digital implant workflows in Episode 7, we welcome back Cory Lambertson, General Manager of Asiga Americas who we had previously in Season 1 of Digital Dentistry Decoded, ...

Read More
3D Printing, News, Workflows

Pac-Dent Launches N2-Free Glaze and Staining System for 3D Printed Restorations

Pac-Dent has just announced the release of their new Rodin Glaze N2-Free and Rodin Palette N2-Free Naturalizing Kit, aiming to solve a common challenge in finishing 3D-printed dental restorations: post-processing. Let's take a closer look at ...

Read More
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 ...

Read More
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 ...

Read More
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 ...

Read More
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 ...

Read More
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 ...

Read More
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 ...

Read More
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 ...

Read More

Page [tcb_pagination_current_page] of [tcb_pagination_total_pages]

First

Previous

Next

Last

  • 9 Hillary Court, Lower Hutt, Wellington, 5010, New Zealand
  • +1 (844) 983‑3338‬
  • support@instituteofdigitaldentistry.com

Online Courses

Intraoral Scanning

Digital Implantology

Dental 3D Printing

Dental Photography

CAD Software + Design

Material Processing & Finishing

Aligners and Nightguards

Digital Smile Design

Digital Dentures

Menu

Live Courses

Online Courses

Blog

About

Contact

Terms

Refund

Privacy Policy

Get The Latest In Digital Dentistry

Be the first to know industry insights, new product launches and topical digital dentistry information.

Sign Up Now

Click here to see if our emerging market discounts apply to you.

© 2025 Institute of Digital Dentistry, all rights reserved.

>