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The International Dental Show (IDS) 2025 stands as dentistry's Olympic Games - the definitive global event where innovation takes center stage. Walking through the vast halls of Koelnmesse, the sheer scale is breathtaking. Over 2,500 exhibitors ...
The new Sensa has just been launched at IDS 2025 by Alliedstar. This marks a significant evolution for the company, following their acquisition by Straumann Group in 2023. This new scanner is a complete redesign of ...
3Shape has officially launched the highly anticipated TRIOS 6 at IDS 2025.This release signals a potential paradigm shift, not just for 3Shape but for the entire digital dentistry landscape. Rather than focusing on hardware improvements or ...
Medit is launching the i900 Classic at IDS 2025 on March 25th - basically addressing one of the complaints from users about their flagship i900 scanner - the touch controls. When Medit introduced the i900 last year, ...
When the iTero Lumina was first released in early 2024 at the Chicago Midwinter show, one of the most notable omissions was the lack of restorative capabilities. I and many users were waiting for this functionality, ...
Medit's Digital Dentistry Software Revolution Takes a TurnIn the competitive landscape of digital dentistry, Medit established itself as a revolutionary by offering powerful applications at no cost, democratizing access to cutting-edge digital dental tools. This bold ...
If you want to see the future of digital dentistry, don't necessarily look in dental practices - look in dental laboratories.This was crystal clear at LMT Lab Day 2025, where the sheer concentration of cutting-edge technology, ...
Fresh from the bustling halls of AEEDC Dubai, stepping into Chicago's McCormick Place for the 160th Midwinter Meeting (MWM) offered a striking contrast - and I mean striking! Going from Dubai's 25°C (76°F) to Chicago's bone-chilling ...
The MENA dental industry's crown jewel, AEEDC Dubai, has once again exceeded expectations with its 2025 edition, cementing its position as the largest annual dental conference and exhibition globally.The sheer scale of this year's event is ...
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 ...
At the beginning of each year, Rune Fisker from 3Shape and I come together to share our insights on the future of digital dentistry.In 2024, we highlighted how AI, 3D printing, and the rapid adoption of ...
As we wrap up another incredible year in digital dentistry, we've got something special to share - your iDD 2024 Wrapped!Let's look at how you and the iDD community grew and learned together this year.The Numbers ...
Pac-Dent has just announced the release of their new Rodin Glaze N2-Free and Rodin Palette N2-Free Naturalizing Kit, aiming to solve a common challenge in finishing 3D-printed dental restorations: post-processing. Let's take a closer look at ...
Today, we're diving into what I believe is the next big market trend in the world of intraoral scanning. Having been in this field for nearly a decade, testing every scanner out there, and watching the ...
Formlabs has just announced the release of their latest 3D printer - the Form 4BL. The new releases just keep coming this year.This new large-format printer seems to be focused on high-volume dental production for medium ...
Introduction to Navident EVOIn the rapidly evolving field of digital dentistry, dynamic navigation systems are emerging as game-changers, particularly in implantology and complex dental surgeries. These systems promise enhanced precision, improved patient outcomes, and potentially shorter ...
Dental technology used to be a traditional craft totally dependent on manual hand skills: dental impressions, poured stone models, and plaster mounting on a physical articulator. Traditionally, the fastest method of fabricating a bite splint was to ...
Straumann, a global leader in implant and restorative dentistry, has been at the forefront of dental innovation for decades. It is also one of the top five largest dental companies in the world. While they've long been ...
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