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3Shape Announces Unite 3rd Generation – Access Scans Anywhere Using the Cloud!

3Shape’s popular Unite platform is getting an update - and it’s a big one. Although this news maybe overshadowed by the likes of the Medit i900, SprintRay Midas, and Formlabs 4B, it is massive news for ...

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3Shape, Intraoral Scanner Reviews, TRIOS

TRIOS 5 Review – is this the Best Intraoral Scanner Money Can Buy?

In the rapidly evolving landscape of digital dentistry, 3Shape stands as one of the pioneering forces. The Danish company has maintained its position as a premium brand in the intraoral scanner (IOS) market since 2015-2016 when ...

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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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Intraoral Scanner Reviews, Medit, News

Overview of the Medit i900 – the Newly Released Scanner by Medit

One of digital dentistry’s biggest companies has just released a brand new intraoral scanner! The Medit i900!"The lightest and most compact scanner Medit has ever produced"I have been beta-testing this scanner before its release and now ...

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AI, CAD/CAM, Podcast

S01 E06 Exponential Gains: AI’s Impact on Digital Dentistry with Imagoworks CEO Kevin Kim

The digital dentistry landscape is evolving at breakneck speed, with artificial intelligence (AI) emerging as a transformative force. In our previous episode, we explored the ongoing debate between milling and 3D printing with Max Milz from Dentsply ...

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iDD Compares, Medit

iDD Compares: A Medit Medley – i500 vs. i600 vs. i700

From unboxing videos to intraoral scanner (IOS) reviews to free webinars and online courses, iDD has long been documented on Medit’s IOS series. Medit Company is at the forefront of the digital dentistry revolution, establishing a ...

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Medit, News

Medit Teases Their Next Scanner – the Medit i900!

Exciting news! There is a new intraoral scanner on the horizon! Medit has just announced their next and flagship intraoral scanner via email and their social media accounts... *drum roll* The Medit i900. The company writes ...

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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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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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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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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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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, Medit, News

Single-Visit Milled Restorations using Medit ClinicCAD

Medit recently held its 2023 Innovation Day, where they showcased ClinicCAD. We've written a quick blog that breaks down just what ClinicCAD is, you can read it here.I was grateful to be invited to speak and ...

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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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