iDD is back with another intraoral scanner compares! With the introduction of Medit’s first wireless IOS in April 2022, the i700 Wireless, their latest flagship scanner as one of the most popular scanner options amongst dentists. Then five months later in September, ...
Straumann Group To Acquire AlliedStar
Big news in the world of digital dentistry, as Straumann Group has confirmed that they are acquiring Chinese company AlliedStar - makers of the AS 100, AS 200E and AS 260 intraoral scanners.It looks like Straumann is hoping to tap into the ...
What is exocad? A Comprehensive Overview
After releasing our exocad online training course with Marjorie Andrade, we started to get bombarded with questions about this CAD software for dental professionals. So, we thought we’d put together a handy resource for anyone looking to learn more about exocad. If you’re looking for ...
GC Announces Reduced Minimal Thickness Requirements for the LiSi Block
For anyone who uses the GC Initial LiSi Block with their CEREC we’ve got some big news! GC have announced a reduction in the minimal thickness requirements for the LiSi Block! The previous parameter was 1.5mm, and set in place when you choose ...
The Importance of Dental Assistants in The Rise Of 3D Printing in Dentistry
3D printing is a rapidly growing technology that is being used in a variety of industries. Dentistry is one of the latest fields to adopt 3D printing technology, and it is revolutionizing the way dental appliances are made. While 3D printing ...
3Shape Announces 3Shape Produce + New Upgraded TRIOS MOVE Scanner Cart and Model Builder
3Shape have had an exciting month so far.The company has just announced a new upgraded TRIOS MOVE+ and Model Builder software called Model Builder Express.Lastly, and most interestingly, the company also unveiled 3Shape Produce - their new CAM solution. Let's breakdown these updates ...
Ackuretta Announces the CURIE Plus – Their New Biocompatible UV Curing Unit
Big news from one of 3D printing’s up-and-comer companies today - Ackuretta have just announced the CURIE Plus - their latest biocompatible UV Curing Unit. It will be a part of their 3D printing ecosystem, which means you can now easily slice, ...
3D Printing In Dentistry: 4 Myths You Need To Stop Believing
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 ...
3DISC Showcase Their New OVO Intraoral Scanner
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 ...
Ray Speak on their RAYIOS2 Intraoral Scanner and RAYFace Facial Scanner
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. ...
Medit Announces New App: Medit ClinicCAD
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 ...
Understanding STL, PLY, and OBJ Files in Digital Dentistry
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 ...