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Dentsply Sirona, News

Dentsply Sirona Nitrogen Generator is Coming Soon – The Primeprint Nitrogenerator

In modern digital dentistry and 3D printing, the demand for precision, safety, and efficiency continues to grow.One aspect that has been somewhat overlooked as we chased better resins and faster print times is the post-processing phase ...

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Dentsply Sirona, Podcast

S03 E03 40 Years of CEREC and the Road Ahead – A Conversation with Max Milz

Fresh from the International Dental Show (IDS), Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny sits down with Max Milz, a digital visionary from Dentsply Sirona, to dissect the current landscape of digital dentistry. This wide-ranging conversation delves into cloud integration, ...

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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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Dentsply Sirona, Expos, News

DS World Dubai 2025. Everything Dentsply Sirona showcased in Dubai!

I was honored to be invited to DS World Dubai this year, held at the Grand Hyatt Dubai. The event showcased Dentsply Sirona's wide range of products and why Dubai continues to be a hub for ...

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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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Dentsply Sirona, News

Dentsply Sirona and Siemens Healthineers Launch First Ever Dental MRI!

Dentsply Sirona and Siemens Healthineers just unveiled the MAGNETOM Free.Max Dental Edition, which is the first-ever dental-dedicated magnetic resonance imaging (ddMRI) system. This is kind of huge news for dental imaging and diagnostics. They introduced this ...

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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, Dentsply Sirona, iDD Compares, Medit, TRIOS

Comparing Older Intraoral Scanners: 3Shape TRIOS 3, Medi i500, Medit i700, and CEREC Primescan

Not every dental professional has the latest flagship intraoral scanner (IOS). So, we wanted to acknowledge the older generation of iOS devices; despite their release date, these scanners are still tried and true and can be ...

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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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