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August 16, 2018 News News

Additive Manufacturing a Novel Dental Implant Abutment

by Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry

What role will additive manufacturing with metal have on the dental implant industry?  Dr. Les Kalman at Western’s Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry is investigating that question. Kalman has developed and patented a dental implant abutment system (Patent No.…

April 26, 2018 News News

3-D Printed Dentures Relieve Effects of Fungal Infections

by University at Buffalo

Nearly two-thirds of the U.S. denture-wearing population suffer frequent fungal infections that cause inflammation, redness and swelling in the mouth. To better treat these infections, called denture-related stomatitis, University at Buffalo researchers have turned to 3-D printers, using the machines…

April 18, 2018 Product Spotlight

CS 8100SC 3D Wins 2018 Edison Award for Its Innovative Design

by Carestream Dental

The CS 8100SC 3D extraoral imaging system by Carestream Dental has been awarded a bronze 2018 Edison Award in the category of Dental/Medical Digital Imaging by the internationally renowned Edison Awards™. The distinguished award, inspired by Thomas Edison’s persistence and…

February 22, 2018 Product Spotlight

LED Medical, Apteryx, Inc. Announces SaaS 3D Imaging Module for XVWeb Cloud

by LED Medical Diagnostics Inc.

LED Medical Diagnostics Inc. (“LED Medical” or “the Company”) subsidiary Apteryx, Inc. has announced their upcoming 3D Imaging Module for the XVWeb Cloud platform. XVWeb 3D allows for cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) and stereolithography (STL) datasets to be accessed,…

February 22, 2018 Product Spotlight

Nobel Biocare’s CAD/CAM Expands with Flexibility, Connectivity

by Nobel Biocare

At the Chicago Dental Society’s (CDS) Midwinter Meeting, February 22–24, and LMT Lab Day, February 23–24, Nobel Biocare introduces a newly expanded CAD/CAM offering, designed to enhance flexibility and connectivity between treatment partners. Introducing the launch of the new KaVo…

June 30, 2017 Feature Oral HealthProduct Report

Accuracy and Resolution in 3D Digital Scanning

by Scott Parker, DDS, AASDA

There are many 3D intra-oral and laboratory scanners entering the market, creating a growing trend of digital scan use for impressions, and replacing traditional techniques. With so many systems available, it is time for the practitioner to begin considering the…