Printed metal appliances,” “sintered metal appliances,” “absolute magic” … however you prefer to refer to the newest form of appliance delivery, its technology is gaining traction in the orthodontic world. Unlike traditional circumferential bands, however, printed appliances have more in common with buccal tubes or large acrylic appliances when it comes to the bonding process. … Read more
Purpose The goal is to determine the most appropriate regression model so that using only the information in the photo real values for the dimensions of the teeth of the three-dimensional model can be reproduced, and vice versa. Material and Methods Two parallel studies were conducted in a group of 61 people with preserved natural … Read more
Dr. Sunny Verdi shares the benefits of incorporating digital technologies into your dental practice, particularly for composite veneers. He highlights the improved patient experience and streamlined workflow, noting a reduction in appointment times and increased efficiency. Newcom Media Inc · Episode 19 – Best practices for digitally created composite veneers Sponsored by Read the audio … Read more
Imagine being at the forefront of a revolution, where science meets technology to reshape an entire industry. You’re not in a Silicon Valley startup or a NASA lab; you’re in a dental practice, right here in Canada. Welcome to the world of digital dentistry! This groundbreaking fusion of technology and dentistry is transforming the dental … Read more
The purpose of the EFP Innovation Award for Digital Solutions for Gum Health is fostering innovation in the area of digital solutions that contribute to improving gum health for all. The EFP (European Federation of Periodontology) has announced the winners in France, Switzerland and the UK of the 2023 edition of these prizes, awarded annually … Read more
Dentistry has evolved dramatically for decades due to computers, telecommunications, and various digital equipment interconnection. The days of one-write systems, film-based X-rays, and even fileservers and backup drives will soon be relics of the past. The term Digital Transformation encapsulates the ongoing migration from analog to digital systems. It is best defined as using digital … Read more
Dental Product Shopper Scores OP 3D with a 4.7 out of 5 Rating DEXIS, a leading innovator of dental imaging technologies at the forefront of digital dentistry, is honored to have earned a 4.7 out of 5 score on its pioneering ORTHOPANTOMOGRAPHTM OP 3D from Dental Product Shopper’s peer-to-peer product review. The rating is an … Read more
We wear many hats in our daily practice – doctor, artist, engineer and therapist to name a few. Under all those hats we are always thinking: how can I make this better? How can I make this faster? How can I make this more comfortable? To answer all of these questions and steer our patients … Read more
Dentsply Sirona announces its participation in the International Dental Show (IDS) 2023, taking place from 14 to 18 March 2023 in Cologne, Germany. Held every two years, IDS is the leading trade fair for the dental industry. IDS 2023 will mark the 40th edition of the trade fair and 100 years since IDS was launched … Read more
Abstract The advent of cheaper and more powerful mobile phones and tablets has made augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) much more accessible in recent years. These technologies have been used in dental education, to provide virtual models, but there have been problems with the manipulation of the models through the virtual interface. This … Read more
Dentists using Medit’s intraoral scanning technology can now provide high quality treatments for patients suffering from snoring and obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in just a few clicks, following the addition of new functionality. For the first time, Medit users have a truly integrated digital workflow for the provision of world-class custom-made snoring and OSA treatment. … Read more
Canada’s largest and fastest growing network of dental practices, announced a $1 million gift to drive innovation in digital dentistry at McGill University’s Faculty of Dental Medicine and Oral Health Sciences. A core tenet of dentalcorp is investing in the next generation of clinicians and leveraging its resources to further the profession of dentistry. The … Read more
On March 4, Dentsply Sirona, a pioneer in digital dentistry, will share details about the Company’s exciting collaboration with Google Cloud and a separate new 3D printing solution, Primeprint, in a virtual global event. Dental professionals, technicians and partners are invited to participate in this important start to the next chapter of digitalization in dentistry. … Read more
Glidewell Intelligent Manufacturing (IM) Creates More Accurate BruxZir® Restorations with Greater Speed and Quality; No Clinical Equipment Upgrades Necessary Glidewell, a global leader in dental innovation and laboratory services, will preview a revolutionary new development in custom restoration manufacturing at the Chicago Midwinter Meeting in Chicago, IL, Feb. 20-22, 2020. Glidewell Intelligent Manufacturing (IM) propels … Read more
The DIAC Board of Directors would like to invite you to our upcoming fall event. We are fortunate to have guest speakers from industry, Health Canada Digital Health Division and academia speaking on current digital practices, regulatory oversight and changes to regulations and evolving digital technology in the dental industry. The event is open to … Read more
The American College of Prosthodontists (ACP) will present the new Digital Dentistry Curriculum on March 13 at the 2019 International Dental Show (IDS) in Cologne, Germany. This pioneering educational resource will be available at no cost to dental schools around the world. “Dental schools throughout North America have had great success implementing the Digital Dentistry … Read more
The past few years have yielded technology advancements for digital denture fabrication. However, the majority of units are still produced using traditional methods. Dentsply Sirona and Carbon are committed to taking the category to an entirely new level, by bringing to market the first premium printable denture material system that will provide significant advancements in … Read more
Sidexis 4 is more than just an imaging software. It has many functions that make producing, processing and archiving images easier, faster and safer. It has won many awards for user friendliness and design. Sidexis 4 also stands out due to its networking capability. Integration of the local practice management program Sidexis 4 controls, connects … Read more
Greetings fellow colleagues! I hope that all of you have had a great summer and are looking forward to fall. I am honored to be the new Orthodontic Editor for the Oral Health Journal. I follow in the footsteps of Dr. Randy Lang, who has left a wonderful legacy. I feel privileged to be part … Read more
Carestream Dental is breaking with tradition for a good reason. The traditional one-year anniversary gift may be paper, but the independent dental technology company can’t help but celebrate with all things digital. “It’s been an exciting first year for Carestream Dental, full of transformation and growth,” Lisa Ashby, CEO, Carestream Dental, said. “I’m proud of … Read more