FREE Resources
Welcome to the Institute of Digital Dentistry's Free Resources page. Here, you'll discover a wealth of valuable materials to empower your journey in the world of digital dentistry. Whether you're a seasoned professional or just starting, our collection of resources is designed to support your learning and growth. These resources are your gateway to advancing your dental practice and staying ahead of the curve in the digital age. Best of all, they're absolutely FREE!
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iDD Compares: Medit Intraoral scanners
Comparing Medit’s I700 Wireless Vs I700 Vs I600 Vs I500 Scanners
Intraoral Scanner Price Guide 2024
iDD's price guide for the most popular intraoral scanners on the market.
Dental 3D Printer Review 2024
iDD's objective review of the most popular printers on the market.
Digital Dentistry Workflows: Overview
A quick overview of 3D printing in dentistry - from the different technologies to file formats.
Digital Dentistry Workflows: Dental Models
Familiarize yourself with the steps involved in 3D printing dental models.
Digital Dentistry Workflows: Dental Splints
Explore the workflow of 3D printing dental splints and nightguards.
Digital Dentistry Workflows: Dental Surgical Guides
Discover the process of 3D printing implant surgical guides as done by the dental technicians of the iDD Laboratory.
Digital Dentistry Workflows: Dental Crowns
Dive into the process of 3D printing dental crown restorations.
chairside zirconia
Dive into the essentials of chairside zirconia applications, techniques, and advancements.
X-Guide review
Is dynamic navigation the next big thing in implantology?
The Role of AI in Dentistry
How are we currently using AI and what does the future of dentistry look like with this incredible technology?
Alliedstar AS 200E
Read iDD's unbiased intraoral scanner review.
RAYFace by Ray
Read iDD's unbiased desktop facial scanner review.
Runyes 3DS 3.0
Read iDD's unbiased intraoral scanner review.
Medit i600
A high performance intraoral scanner at a low cost.
Virtuo Vivo
2022 Update
Aoralscan 3
The latest IOS by Shining 3D
Helios 600
A release by Eighteeth
Intraoral Scanner Reviews 2021
+ IOS market update
AlliedStar AS100
The best Chinese low-cost scanner?
Fussen / DetnaLink S6000
Low-cost Chinese IOS
3DISC Heron
Read iDD's unbiased intraoral scanner review.
Medit i700
The best intraoral scanner?
iTero element 5D Plus
The fastest iTero Scanner yet!
CEREC Primescan & Primemill
The leader in chairside CAD/CAM.
Carestream Dental CS 3700
Read iDD's unbiased intraoral scanner review.
3Shape TRIOS 4
Read iDD's unbiased intraoral scanner review.
ITero Element 5D
Next generation IOS imaging.
Medit i500
Read iDD's unbiased intraoral scanner review.
Intraoral Scanner Reviews - 2019
IDS 2019
The Battle of the CAD/CAM Titans
Comparison of CEREC Omniscan, 3Shape TRIOS and Planmeca Emerald Systems.