Our cloud platform stands out with a comprehensive set of capabilities. In DS Core, all cases, orders, files and messages to labs can be managed from one central place. Dentists and staff can also flexibly use DS Core for a wide range of clinical workflows, not just to facilitate data transfer to labs.
For this, DS Core also integrates a broader set of data in one place, including X-rays, Dentsply Sirona and third-party intra-oral scans, and other media files. This enables enhanced patient consultations that utilise more than just the intra-oral scan, meaningfully supporting patient communication and treatment acceptance.
Furthermore, DS Core seamlessly connects to the large Dentsply Sirona equipment ecosystem. By leveraging cutting-edge cloud technology, DS Core is driving a new era of cloud-connected solutions such as Primescan 2.
One of the key advantages of digital solutions is the optimisation of workflows in dental offices and laboratories. How does Primescan 2 specifically help save staff time and increase efficiency, and what impact do you expect it to have on daily clinical operations?
Milz: With the wireless and cloud-native capabilities of Primescan 2, it’s possible to turn any room into a scanning room. Scanned data is automatically processed and stored on DS Core so that the scanner is immediately ready for use with the next patient. All the following steps, including patient consultations, lab ordering and treatment planning, can take place on any internet-connected device in the practice. The whole workflow is designed to improve practice efficiency. It also allows for easy delegation to other dental professionals in the practice team, freeing up dentists’ time for patient consultations and ensuring that they have access to the relevant patient data as soon as they enter the room.
Overall, Primescan 2’s integration with DS Core streamlines the entire workflow, all further steps being initiated from the platform. However, dentists are free to choose which lab they want to work with for each case. They can also decide to produce appliances and models directly in the practice. Users can employ Primescan 2 in the way that suits them best for each case.
The role of cloud platforms in dentistry is becoming increasingly significant. Could you explain the benefits of a cloud-based approach, particularly in relation to DS Core and Primescan 2?
Boyle: DS Core is the driving force behind all our connected solutions, cloud technology being at the heart of this new era of modern dental care. The DS Core cloud platform delivers a fully integrated ecosystem where devices, software, practices and labs are all seamlessly connected. Software updates are automatic, data transfer happens in seconds, all communication can take place via one channel and the complexities of modern practice management are greatly simplified. Because scans are directly captured in the cloud using Primescan 2, data can be managed on DS Core and accessed anytime, anywhere.
Furthermore, because all data is stored remotely in the cloud with Primescan 2, it reduces the need for additional expenses associated with storing scan data on local systems or devices within the practice.
The presence of AI in dental offices is growing. How does Primescan 2 utilise AI to improve accuracy and clinical outcomes?
Milz: We’re certainly seeing the rise of AI in the dental industry and some incredible examples of how it can be used to enhance dentists’ expertise. At Dentsply Sirona, we’re actively working on providing our customers with AI-assisted solutions. For Primescan 2, for example, we use AI in many areas. The scanning process itself (e.g. the intelligent rotation of the model to show the user where holes in the model are), the prep margin and the model orientation are just a few examples.
Dentsply Sirona has deployed machine learning and other AI technologies in our offerings to create customer value since 2007, and it is our goal to empower our customers with these along the entire patient journey—covering patient engagement, diagnosis, treatment planning, manufacturing and patient follow-up. We have been using AI for over a decade in areas such as CEREC.
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