October 8, 2019 News News

Dentsply Sirona Presents The New Generation 5 Of CAD/CAM Software With OraCheck

by Dentsply Sirona

The possibilities offered by Primescan, Omnicam and CEREC are noticeably increasing with the new generation 5 software updates: Dentsply Sirona announced today that it has signed an agreement to acquire OraCheck. The new OraCheck 5.0 will enable Dentsply Sirona to…

March 15, 2019 News News

BioHorizons Camlog – Inspiring Excellence in Oral Reconstruction

by BioHorizons and Camlog

At IDS 2019, BioHorizons and Camlog present a variety of innovations for implant-based tooth replacement. The comprehensive lines of dental implants, restorative components, CAD/CAM and regenerative solutions are tailored to the diverse individual needs of today’s clinical challenges in daily…

January 25, 2019 News Dental ProductNews

Grandio® disc: Nano-Ceramic Hybrid CAD/CAM Disc

by VOCO

Grandio disc is VOCO’s 86% filled Nano-ceramic Hybrid CAD/CAM Disc indicated for crowns, inlays/onlays, veneers, and implant supported crowns. Based on the same Nano-ceramic Hybrid CAD/CAM technology as VOCO’s Grandio blocs, Grandio discs offer the same combination of optimal tooth-like…

November 13, 2018 Feature Oral HealthProsthodontics

Tissue Management: A Guide to Capture a Single Tooth Preparation up to a Full Arch

by Joseph Fava, DDS, MSc, Certified Prosthodontist

Introduction With ever-evolving digital technologies in dentistry, the level of sophistication and accuracy that can be accomplished today is unsurpassed. Dental laboratories seem to be leading the charge as they embrace the predictability of CAD/CAM generated fixed restorations. Similarly, many…

August 27, 2018 News News

Digital Dentistry Speeds Up Lab’s Productivity with 3D Printers, Intraoral Scanners

by Frost & Sullivan

Frost & Sullivan’s latest end-user analysis, Digital Dental Solutions Market, Forecast to 2020, finds that dental practices and dental laboratories have recognized the importance of adopting digital dental solutions in the United States and the EU5 countries (United Kingdom, Spain,…

May 17, 2018 Product Spotlight

Planmeca Expands CAD/CAM Portfolio with the Launch of PlanMill® 30 S

by Planmeca USA

PlanmecaUSA today announced the launch of their newest mill, the Planmeca PlanMill® 30 S, for chairside milling. The PlanMill 30 S debuts at the California Dental Association tradeshow in Anaheim, Calif., from May 17 –19, 2018 in booths 1376 and…

May 3, 2018 Product Spotlight

DWOS 8: Major Software Update For Dental Wings Prosthetic Design Suite

by Dental Wings

Dental Wings is pleased to announce the release of the latest update for its dental prosthetic design software. Dental Wings DWOS 8 offers new and enhanced features designed to further simplify the creation of CAD/CAM restorations. DWOS is the foundation of Dental Wings…

March 16, 2018 Product Spotlight

CAD/CAM Technology for More Indications: CEREC Premium Software 4.5

by Dentsply Sirona

The new CEREC Premium Software 4.5 combines the familiar CEREC workflow with the broad range of indications from inLab, the CAD/CAM solution for the dental laboratory from Dentsply Sirona. This new release stands out in particular due to its intuitive…

February 22, 2018 Product Spotlight

Shofu Dental Corporation Unveils New Abrasive Systems

by Shofu Dental Corporation

Shofu Dental Corporation, a leading manufacturer of award-winning dental materials and equipment, introduced three new CAD/CAM-focused abrasive systems that will help clinicians and dental laboratory technicians improve their CEREC processes. Designed to contour, adjust, finish, and polish modern ceramic CAD/CAM…

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…

January 2, 2018 Product Spotlight

Grandio® blocs: Nano-Ceramic Resin Hybrid CAD/CAM Block

by VOCO

VOCO proudly introduces Grandio blocs, the new 86% filled nano-ceramic resin hybrid CAD/CAM block indicated for crowns, inlays/onlays, veneers, and implant supported crowns.  With a combination of optimal tooth-like physical properties, category leading compressive strength, extremely low water absorption, and…

June 8, 2017 News CAD/CAMNews

Training, Teamwork, Tips for CEREC Mentors from Latin America in Berlin

by Dentsply Sirona

CAD/CAM technology that is simpler than ever to use, with a wide range of materials and various possible applications aimed at faster, better dentistry – all this is available from CEREC today. From May 29 to June 2, 37 CEREC…

April 3, 2017 Product Spotlight

CEREC in Practices: Welcome to a World of Unlimited Possibilities

by Dentsply Sirona

CEREC is a success story that spans more than 30 years, with patients particularly rating the option of chairside treatments. In the USA, for example, a survey of dental patients has shown that they recommend their CEREC dentist 34 percent…

March 30, 2017 Product Spotlight

CEREC Club Introduced Impressive New Services at IDS 2017

by Dentsply Sirona

CEREC is an important step in completing a digitized practice that provides dentists and patients more comfort, additional options and enables treatment in a single visit. The next step, CEREC Club membership, allows users to be at the cutting edge…

March 20, 2017 Product Spotlight

Dental Wings CAD/CAM Lasermill System Releases Its 2nd Generation

by Dental Wings

Dental Wings is pleased to announce that it will introduce the second generation Dental Wings Lasermill, a revolutionary dental CAD/CAM production technology, at the International Dental Show in Cologne, Germany, March 21-25. The Dental Wings Lasermill establishes a new category…

March 2, 2017 Product Spotlight

Shofu Unveils Hybrid Material for CEREC Restorations

by Shofu Dental Corporation

Shofu Dental Corporation, a leading manufacturer of award-winning dental materials and equipment, unshrouded HC Blocks/Discs—proprietary hybrid ceramic materials for CAD/CAM-based restorative dentistry with CEREC—and a new collection of BurButler abrasive kits. HC Block/Disk is a new CAD/CAM composite with excellent…

September 20, 2016 Product Spotlight

3Shape Abutment Designer Receives 510(k) Clearance from FDA

by Oral Health

The United States FDA has issued a 510(k) clearance for 3Shape Abutment Designer, a functionality within 3Shape Dental System CAD/CAM software. The 510(k) clearance covers all implant cases being designed using 3Shape Dental System software.  A 3Shape Abutment Designer and/or…

August 19, 2016 Feature Dental CAD/CAMDental LaboratoriesDental TechnologyOral Health

Advantages of Digital Smile Design: A Case Study

by By: Amarjit Rihal, DMD, FICD, FPFA; Tim Dumore DMD, BSc, MSc, FRCD(C), DipABO, FICD, FPFA; Les Rykiss DMD, FIADFE

The prevalence of impacted cuspids is approximately one to two percent of the population.  For those individuals with impacted cuspids who seek orthodontic treatment, they can expect more complicated mechanics and increased treatment time.  There is a similar prevalence of…

August 12, 2016 News AnnouncementDental CAD/CAMDentistryMaterials & TechnologyNews

Dentsply Sirona’s Celtra Duo Ranked Best In Fracture Toughness

by Krysten McCumber

A recent study revealed that Dentsply Sirona’s Celtra Duo (ZLS) ranked highest in fracture toughness (KIC) when compared with five different chairside CAD/CAM materials used for crown fabrication. Conducted by the University of Toronto, the complete study report entitled, “Fracture…

August 9, 2016 Product Spotlight

Design award for innovative sintering furnace: CEREC SpeedFire from Dentsply Sirona CAD/CAM wins a Red Dot Award

by Oral Health

The CEREC SpeedFire sintering furnace from Dentsply Sirona CAD/CAM has won the coveted Red Dot design award. The award ceremony was held recently in the Aalto Theater in Essen. Zirconium oxide restorations can be sintered in less than 15 minutes…