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Dental technicians and the digital future: Why embracing change secures the profession

For generations, dental technicians have been the quiet architects behind every confident smile. Working behind the scenes in laboratories, technicians ...

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AI is reshaping digital dentistry in the Asia-Pacific region

Over the past four decades, the digitalisation of dental practice has profoundly transformed oral care in the Asia-Pacific region. In the 1980s, early ...

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Study examines effect of whitening toothpaste on CAD/CAM materials

ANKARA, Turkey: Given that the long-term performance of CAD/CAM restorative materials depends on both their intrinsic properties and response to staining ...

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Study evaluates influence of CAD software on crown morphology and function

REGENSBURG, Germany: In CAD workflows, differences in software algorithms and design strategies may result in clinically relevant variations in crown ...

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Formnext 2026 sees strong early demand from global AM industry

FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Germany: After Formnext’s ten-year anniversary and record attendance in 2025, the lead-up to the 2026 event is already showing strong ...

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HASSBIO America to host education series and launch new material in Chicago

CHICAGO, US: HASSBIO America will take centre stage at LMT LAB DAY Chicago 2026, which will be held from 19 to 21 February. The company has organised a ...

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3D-printed hybrid composite restoration in a fully digital workflow

In recent years, 3D-printed polymer-infiltrated ceramic resins, also defined as hybrid composites, have emerged as a promising option for definitive dental ...

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Optimising design and shade—replacement of a resin-bonded bridge for aesthetic reasons

Every day in our practices, we are faced with a choice between different treatment options. Experience, scientific literature and patient preferences all ...

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“Good dentistry benefits everyone”

At this year’s 2025 International Dental Show (IDS), Dentsply Sirona, the largest diversified manufacturer of professional dental products and ...

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Study compares digital and analogue impression taking for CAD/CAM posts

THESSALONIKI, Greece: As digital workflows become increasingly prevalent in restorative dentistry, the accuracy of intra-oral scanners in capturing complex ...

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Innovating dentistry with edelweiss CAD/CAM BLOCKs: An interview with Dr Marco Tudts

At this year’s International Dental Show (IDS), Dr Marco Tudts, a renowned aesthetic and prosthetic dentist from Lier in Belgium, shares his insights on ...

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Working smarter than ever: An interview with laboratory technician Daniel Portal

Exocad software trainer and laboratory technician Daniel Portal from the US has worked in the profession of dental technology for 14 years and has been an ...

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Trends in and growth drivers of the dental market in the Middle East

BURNABY, Canada: Poor oral health has been contributing to a global silent epidemic that countries have been striving to combat for decades. Based on data ...

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Saliva testing could revolutionise periodontitis monitoring, study suggests

PHILADELPHIA, US: Periodontitis is one of the world’s most prevalent health conditions, affecting between 20% and 50% of the global population—roughly ...

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Same-day dentistry: Replacement of two PFM crowns with zirconia restorations

The advancements in zirconia in contemporary dentistry allow for a wider range of applications, including in the anterior region, and for chairside ...

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New analysis investigates the accuracy of AI in approximal caries detection

BUDAPEST, Hungary: Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming the dental industry in a radical way, and its influence is being felt especially ...

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Forensic odontology education: The interactive capability of 3D models facilitates deeper comprehension

Researchers at the University of Dundee in Scotland have created digital 3D models simulating dental damage, including trauma and post-mortem changes. These...

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DentalCAD 3.2 enhances precision with new tool for repairing preparation margins

A major highlight of DentalCAD 3.2 Elefsina is the Preparation Margin Repair tool. This new tool allows dental professionals to digitally restore a ...

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New digital 3D models for forensic odontology education

DUNDEE, Scotland: Advancing technology in forensic odontology is vital to further improving the accuracy and reliability of dental identification, bite mark...

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2023 global insights: Market developments and top five companies in the intra-oral scanner market

CAD/CAM was first introduced in 1973 and continues to evolve, adapting to the wave of innovation and digitisation.1 The first intra-oral scanner was ...

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Amann Girrbach at DDS.Berlin: Bridging technology and patient care in digital dentistry

Amann Girrbach is a pioneer in dental CAD/CAM technology and is renowned for its comprehensive service offerings in the field of digital dental prosthetics....

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Exocad introduces PartialCAD 3.2 Elefsina for greater design flexibility for partial dentures

DARMSTADT, Germany: Exocad, an Align Technology company and a leading dental CAD/CAM software provider, has announced the release of PartialCAD 3.2 ...

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Amann Girbach announces Ceramill update featuring new functions, greater capabilities

KOBLACH, Austria: Amann Girrbach has expanded the functionality of its Ceramill software, providing valuable new capabilities that promise greater ...

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How far has 3D printing brought clear aligners?

LONG BEACH, Calif., US: In the dynamic field of orthodontics, the advent of clear aligners has marked a significant leap forward, marrying aesthetics with ...

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