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3D printing is revolutionizing the dental field, and its capabilities are incredible. However, as with any technology, there are pros and cons to using 3D printing in dentistry. New research is constantly emerging that can help to separate myth from fact, and it’s overwhelming to stay up-to-date with all of this information. But, understanding the
We’ve covered 3DISC quite extensively here at the Institute of Digital Dentistry. We were fans of their intraoral scanner – the 3DISC Heron – but found it’s software a bit lacking. While we were at IDS 2023, we caught up with 3DISC’s CEO Marie-Laure Pochon to talk about their new intraoral scanner – the OVO. Hi there!
We’ve covered a lot of exciting innovations in digital dentistry over the years, and one of the most interesting companies we’ve come across is Korean company Ray.We’ve already reviewed their RAYFace facial scanner – and were seriously impressed with the results.So when we spoke to Ray’s Head of Global Marketing Scott Jo, we were intrigued
Medit’s software apps are some of the best in the industry – and they’re absolutely free as well. It makes it easy to recommend Medit scanners to dentists who are just getting started with digital dentistry, or who only use their intraoral scanner to take digital impressions. For those wanting to do chairside CAD/CAM, Medit hasn’t really
As we enter an explosive new era in dentistry, the digital revolution is fundamentally changing the landscape of the profession. No longer is there a need for traditional impressions using alginate or polyvinyl siloxane (PVS) materials to produce plaster casts. Today’s dental professionals have advanced tools such as intraoral scanners (IOS), computer-aided design and computer-aided manufacturing
Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a prominent topic in dentistry, with the potential to revolutionize the way oral healthcare is practiced. At IDS 2023, we saw so many companies showing off their AI functionality that we started to lose count.One such company was Pearl AI with their new software, a dental diagnosis and treatment planning
With over 60 manufacturing and supply companies and more than 100 exhibition booths, dental professionals from all over New Zealand gathered at the Viaduct Events Centre in Auckland this past weekend.Not only was our very own director of iDD, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny, presenting at the expo, but we took this opportunity to have a look
Hey everyone, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny here from the Institute of Digital Dentistry. And today I have another scanner unboxing for you, the Runyes 3DS 3.0 intraoral scanner from the company, Runyes Group. This is their second generation intraoral scanner after the Runyes 3DS, which was released in 2018. Some of you may have never heard about
At the end of 2022, I had the pleasure of collaborating with Semmelweis University in Hungary on the largest ever study of intraoral scanners on an international scale. We called upon our community of digital dentists, techs, and DA’s, and we are so very grateful that so many of you answered. Thank you. To each one of
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 – will it have a big impact on the way CAD/CAM dentistry is carried out in clinics? Time will
Guided implantology systems are making some waves in digital implantolgy. Although they have been around for some time, we are seeing more of these products being released on the market lately – especially at IDS 2023. One of the first mainstream products is X-Guide sold by Nobel Biocare.Dynamic Navigation allows dentists to plan and execute
As the price of intraoral scanners continues to become more competitive, a number of companies have begun tailoring their offerings to service dentists looking for an affordable intraoral scanner for their clinics. One such company is Runyes. Founded in 2000, Runyes is focused on the development and production of high-tech medical devices.Products include almost all devices,
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