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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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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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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, News

DS Core by Dentsply Sirona Officially Launches

DS Core has officially launched. It happened at IDS 2023. Essentially, DS Core is Dentsply Sirona's cloud based platform, CAD design service and service package. It seems like a step in the right direction for the company ...

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

iDD Compares: A Comprehensive Comparison of Affordable vs. High-End Intraoral Scanners

In this article, we look at comparing several relatively affordable intraoral scanners with one of the most expensive scanners on the market.The majority of these scanners have a recommended retail price (RRP) between $10-15K USD, with ...

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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, News

Everything You Need To Know about Primescan Connect

What is Primescan Connect? Last month at DS World 2022, Dentsply Sirona announced a new Primescan configuration - Primescan Connect. The new laptop-based Primescan. Since their inception, CEREC scanners have been a cart-based option. The company is finally ...

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Making Sense of DS Core (3)
Dentsply Sirona, News

Making Sense of DS Core by Dentsply Sirona

What is DS Core? Let's break it down.For those of who you who may have missed it, a few months ago Dentsply Sirona launched the Primeprint, their new 3D Printer. A highly automated, full-workflow, medical grade ...

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CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, News

A Laptop Primescan – the Primescan Connect! Surprise announcement by Dentsply Sirona.

What is Primescan Connect?In a surprise announcement today at DS World 2022, Dentsply Sirona has just introduced a new Primescan configuration - Primescan Connect.Many of you will know that since their inception, CEREC scanners have always been ...

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dentsply sirona primeprint cost and material price
3D Printing, Dentsply Sirona, News

Primeprint Cost + Price of Resins! Additional Details about the New Printer by Dentsply Sirona.

The latest pricing details about the Dentsply Sirona Primeprint.Dentsply Sirona officially launched the Primeprint last week in their virtual event. One thing that was missing was the price of the 3D printer and the resin materials. ...

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3D Printing, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, News

Dentsply Sirona’s Primeprint and DS Core Launch Event – May 2022

The New 'Digital Universe' + Primeprint by Dentsply SironaOn March 4th, 2022, Dentsply Sirona held a teaser event where they hinted about new products and software that will have huge ramifications on the digital dentistry industry. ...

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3D Printing, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, News

Dentsply Sirona releases their new dental 3D Printer: the Primeprint

Three days ago Dentsply Sirona held an online event called "The Future of Digital Dentistry" (link here for the live stream). This event was a sneak peek into the latest Dentsply Sirona updates, future vision, workflow ...

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CAD/CAM, CEREC, Dentsply Sirona, News

CEREC Tessera: Dentsply Sirona’s response to e.max CAD

In March 2021, Dentsply Sirona introduced CEREC Tessera - a lithium disilicate block that seemingly competes with Ivoclar Vivadent’s IPS e.max CAD. CEREC Tessera promises to be a “trifecta of speed, strength, and esthetics". We have ...

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