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I’ve just returned from the SprintRay VISION Summit 2024 in Chicago, where the company announced many exciting things. Since 2014, SprintRay has been one of the most innovative 3D printing companies. They’ve really pushed a lot ...
In a globally live-streamed launch event just yesterday, on the 15th of February, Align Technology officially launched the iTero Lumina - the company’s first new intraoral scanner release since the iTero Element 5D in 2019! It ...
AEEDC Dubai is the largest annual scientific dental conference and exhibition in the world. Basically, if IDS is the main dental conference in the world (but happens biannually), then AEEDC is a close second and the ...
Some big news from Align Technology just yesterday! They have revealed their latest intraoral scanner - the iTero Lumina! Finally! It’s the company’s first brand new intraoral scanner release since 2019, when they released the iTero ...
As we come to the end of the first month of 2024, it’s exciting to think where digital dentistry will head next. Last year, we saw the introduction of AI to dentistry and nearly every industry ...
2024 is here. And we have some interesting data for you to gleam over. A recent study from DataHorizzon Research claims that the digital dentistry market is set to grow steadily at 9.7% annually and reach ...
Dentures, a longstanding solution for tooth loss or edentulism, have been integral to dental care for generations. Traditionally crafted from acrylic, these dental prostheses have been a mixed blessing. While they restore basic oral functions and ...
When considering a 3D printer in dentistry, it’s understandable to think that bigger is better, well at least for the build platform - but that’s not always the case. Of course, with a larger 3D printing ...
Cost is the number one barrier for all clinicians who want to start getting into digital dentistry and intraoral scanning. That is a proven fact. To help you navigate all the numbers, we have outlined the ...
Medit recently held its 2023 Innovation Day, where they showcased ClinicCAD. We've written a quick blog that breaks down just what ClinicCAD is, you can read it here. I was grateful to be invited to speak ...
Pearl, a company that provides artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for dentistry, has partnered with Gamma Tech, a provider of X-ray services in Australia and New Zealand. Through this partnership, Gamma Tech will distribute Pearl's AI-powered software ...
Big news from Ackuretta, they’ve announced some interesting updates for their ALPHA AI slicing software that could reduce failed prints by up to 75%! ALPHA AI allows you to import your file, choose the 3D printer ...
Eighteeth (owned by Sifary group) has announced its acquisition of ZHEAN Healthcare, a developer of oral digitalization equipment and AI diagnostic software. ZHEAN was founded in 2019 and is known for its intraoral scanner- the HELIOS ...
Introduction to Medit Link for Clinics with macOS Medit have made a big name for themselves in digital dentistry thanks to their incredible value. Just last week, Medit held its “Innovation Day 2023” where they showcased all ...
DS World - by Dentsply Sirona - is one of the biggest digital dentistry events held each year. Every year, thousands of dental professionals flock to Las Vegas for three days of insightful talks and exciting ...
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 ...
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 ...
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 ...
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