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Ackuretta has just released an upgraded version of their popular SOL 3D printer – the Ackuretta SOL Plus. The SOL Plus is a bigger, more powerful version of the SOL – a great printer in its own right. The SOL Plus can print 8 models horizontally and 28 models vertically, compared to the SOL’s ability
The Chicago Midwinter Meeting is one of the biggest events on the dental calendar – and easily the biggest dental show in the US. It’s run by the Chicago Dental Society and attended by over 15,000 dentists and over 6,000 exhibitors, with tons of new releases and the biggest players in digital dentistry.Interestingly, Lab Day which
One of the most exciting new releases at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting was Align Technology’s iTero Lumina.This is their first new scanner release since 2019! Hence, I was really excited to get a hands-on first look at the Chicago Mid Winter event.So here are my first impressions. To see our full recap of the iTero
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 of workflows and material science forward.They’ve developed an entire ecosystem that allows you to print practically anything and complete the
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 is nice to see iTero back in the game with a brand new scanner, as we have seen multiple releases
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 premiere event for the entire MENA region.AEEDC started about 27 years ago as The UAE International Dental Conference and Arab
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 Element 5D – to a mixed reception from the iDD team.It is nice to see iTero back in the game with
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 in the world. 3D printing continued to establish itself as an exciting innovation in dentistry, and IDS 2023 saw many
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 an estimated worth of $18.3 billion by 2032.Image from Data Horizzon ResearchAdditionally, Benco Dental believes that the digital dentistry market
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 aesthetics, traditional dentures have notable challenges. The fitting process is often intricate and time-consuming, demanding multiple dental visits and adjustments. Comfort
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 build platform you’d be able to print a larger amount of dental applications in each print, but there are many
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 prices of some of the latest scanners available. You can download the entire 2024 intraoral scanner price guide below, where you can
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