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Alliedstar, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares

Alliedstar’s Latest IOS – Sensa: How It Stacks Up Against AS200E, AS260 and CEREC Primescan

With the latest intraoral scanner (IOS) having just been launched by Alliedstar at IDS 2025, we thought it was best to show you how it performs against its predecessors with our popular iDD Compares series.Let’s compare ...

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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Medit, Shining 3D

Comparing the Latest Intraoral Scanners: Medit i900 vs. SHINING 3D’s Aoralscan 3 and Elite vs. CEREC Primescan and Primescan 2

The intraoral scanner (IOS) market continues to evolve rapidly, with manufacturers constantly pushing the boundaries of what's possible in digital dentistry.In this edition of our iDD Compares series, we'll take a closer look at some of ...

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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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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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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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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, News

Dentsply Sirona Teases Game-Changing Innovation at Upcoming 2024 World Events

Dentsply Sirona, a titan in the dental industry, seems like it is about to shake things up again. In a just-released video announcement, the new CEO of Dentsply Sirona, Simon Campion, hinted at a groundbreaking product launch ...

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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, DEXIS, iDD Compares, Panda IOS

Let’s Compare Panda Smart vs. DEXIS IS 3800 W vs. CEREC Primescan Intraoral Scanners

For all of those who’ve been asking us to review and compare the Panda Smart and DEXIS IS 3800 W intraoral scanners (IOS), this iDD Compares blog post is for you! I scanned this patient, the ...

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

3Shape’s New TRIOS Lineup: How It Stacks Up Against Medit and CEREC

Just last month, in June, 3Shape’s Discover event saw the release of its latest intraoral scanner (IOS), the TRIOS Core, and an updated TRIOS 3. It’s only right that iDD compares these IOS alongside the rest ...

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Alliedstar, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, DEXIS, iDD Compares, Medit, Panda IOS

Intraoral Scanners Compared: Panda Smart, Alliedstar AS260, DEXIS IS 3800 W, Medit i900, and Dentsply Sirona’s CEREC Primescan

At the Institute of Digital Dentistry, we always aim to give our audience the content you want! The team at iDD is over the moon to see how well-received these posts perform, so I’m happy to ...

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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Medit

How Does CEREC Omnicam Stack Up Against Modern Intraoral Scanners?

Our iDD Compares posts are super popular with you guys! Thanks for your support. We get a lot of messages and comments requesting specific intraoral scanners (IOS) to be compared. One particular comment that kept coming ...

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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Medit, Shining 3D

Comparing 3 Top Intraoral Scanners: Shining 3D Aoralscan 3, Medit i700 Wireless, and CEREC Primescan

We always get questions from dental professionals worldwide - which intraoral scanner should I get?It's for this reason that the Institute of Digital Dentistry exists! This is why the team at the iDD works hard to give ...

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3Shape, CEREC, iDD Compares, Itero, Medit, Shining 3D, TRIOS

iTero Lumina and Medit i900: How Do They Stack Up Against Some the Best Intraoral Scanners?

2024 has been a busy year! And we’re only five months in.So many new products have been released every 3-4 weeks this year. It is certainly an exciting time for the digital dentistry industry.Two launches, in particular, ...

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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Shining 3D

iDD Compares: SHINING 3D Aoralscan 3 vs. Dentsply Sirona CEREC Primescan

We know how much anticipation our iDD Compares series receives, so I’m glad to announce its return for 2024. Today, we’re looking at comparing one of the best low-cost intraoral scanner (IOS) devices on the market ...

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3D Printing, CAD/CAM, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, Podcast

S01 E05 The Real Scoop on 3D Printing vs. Milling with Dentsply Sirona’s Max Milz

In the fast-paced world of digital dentistry, the debate between milling and 3D printing continues to be a hot topic. At iDD, we're committed to bringing you the latest insights from industry leaders to help you navigate ...

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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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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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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Straumann, Virtuo Vivo

iDD Compares: Dentsply Sirona CEREC Primescan vs. Straumann Virtuo Vivo

Ever since the Virtuo Vivo released in 2019, it didn’t exactly garner a lot of positive reviews. With iDD’s visit to International Dental Show 2023 earlier this year in Cologne, Germany, Straumann have been on a ...

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3D Printing, AI, CAD/CAM, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, Podcast

S01 E01 Dentsply Sirona: The Quest for Efficient & Integrated Digital Workflows in Dentistry with Max Milz

At the Institute of Digital Dentistry, we're committed to keeping you at the forefront of the rapidly evolving world of digital dentistry. Our podcast, Digital Dentistry Decoded, is one way we bring you insights directly from ...

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