Choosing the Right Dental 3D Face Scanner For Your Practice
What is a face scanner? What do they do? How do they differ from a dental intraoral scanner? Which one should I invest in?
Find out everything you need to know with our handy guide.
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What's inside?
An overview of the dental 3D Face Scanners on the market
No sales jargon - all facts.
Unbiased reviews and opinions.
Links to additional insights and info
Frequently Asked Questions
How long is the guide?
This guide is 29 pages long and packed full of useful information to help you make an informed decision on choosing a 3D face scanner for your practice.
Is this for me?
If you are considering using a dental 3D face scanner, or are interested in how they can be used in your clinic, this guide will be invaluable.
Why do I need it?
If you're a dentist interested in improving patient outcomes, enhancing patient communication, and boosting patient satisfaction, this guide can help you decide if a 3D face scanner is a worthwhile investment for your practice.
Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny BDS (Hons) Otago
Director | Institute of Digital Dentistry
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I've been reading your website iDD for years. Great material. Great research. So impressed I'm even using you and you're iDD website in my "What I've learned" dental practice management lecture to D3/D4 dental students at Temple University School of Dentistry in Philadelphia, PA USA. When I talk about scanner and technology I cite you often.
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