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Here is the thing about a bad scan or a poorly done tooth prep. A lot of clinicians don't realize it at the chair. You find out days later, when the lab calls or emails, or ...
If you have followed digital dentistry for any length of time, you will know that exocad sits at the center of a huge number of lab and chairside workflows worldwide. The software is ubiquitous in the ...
Two pieces of pretty significant Medit news landed this week, and I think they are more connected than they appear at first glance. Together, they tell you something important about where Medit is going, and probably where ...
Align Technology has expanded the iTero Lumina lineup with a third configuration — a laptop-based one. The Lumina is now available as a Cart, Tablet, or PC configuration, giving practices three distinct ways to use the ...
We were given early access to the Q1 2026 DS Core update ahead of its public rollout, so we can share what's coming before it goes live. Some features are already available, while others launch on ...
The Medit i900 Mobility represents something genuinely new in the mainstream intraoral scanner market - the first iPad-native scanning solution. Not cloud or browser-based like Primescan 2, but a purpose-built app for iPad workflows built from ...
Matt Mock, Senior Director of Education and Marketing at Medit, joined our podcast to discuss where the company is heading, and I have to say, the conversation left me excited about the future of intraoral scanning. ...
The digital dentistry landscape continues to evolve rapidly, and 3Shape's latest release represents an interesting strategic pivot. Rather than pursuing sweeping hardware improvements or releasing a cheaper scanner, the TRIOS 6 introduces something fundamentally different - ...
Align Technology is expanding its software ecosystem around the iTero scanner platform, with three major releases scheduled for the end of 2025. The company shared its roadmap with me, revealing a clear strategy to integrate scanning, ...
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, ...
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 ...
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 ...
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, ...
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 ...
Beyond Wireless, True Mobility - that's how Medit is positioning their latest scanner release. But what does this actually mean, and how does the i900M compare to both the original i900 and the rest of the ...
As the intraoral scanner (IOS) market becomes increasingly saturated with options, it's crucial for dental professionals to understand how different devices compare in real-world applications. In this edition of iDD Compares, we're putting five notable intraoral ...
Digital impressions have come a long way in the last ten years. While the scanners available continue to get cheaper, faster and more user-friendly, there are some crucial mistakes that are commonly made. Understanding these mistakes ...
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