Digital Dentistry Decoded

Dive into the world of 3D printing in dentistry with Guillaume Bailliard, President of Healthcare at Formlabs. This in-depth discussion covers the latest innovations, clinical applications, and future trends shaping digital dentistry. Learn about key differences between 3D printing and milling, materials science advancements, workflow optimization strategies, and practical advice for implementing 3D printing in your dental practice.

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Simplifying Digital Dentistry Through Integrated Workflows

As dental practices transition to modern digital systems, they often end up with fractured frameworks cobbling together disconnected equipment, software programs, and patient data scattered across various devices. Dentsply Sirona set out to streamline this complex landscape by developing integrated platforms like DS Core to consolidate and simplify workflows.

Centrally securing data in the flexible cloud, DS Core alleviates device-dependence limitations. Remote access and real-time communication also smooths collaborations between practices and labs. Rather than continually transferring files, it facilitates a unified “Netflix-like” ecosystem to view patient information as needed.

Starting with infrastructure to aggregate and manage data, DS Core’s roadmap focuses on layering modular apps to expand functionality over a 10-step vision. Future capabilities aim to integrate AI-assisted diagnostics, personalized treatment planning options, 3D-printing integration, and enhanced practice communications.

Built cloud-native, rapid modifications respond directly to user patterns without extended updates required for on-premise softwares. This means dental teams access the latest apps matching their modern needs as soon as they’re live – using cutting-edge features by default within the browser-based system.

While some companies envision automation entirely replacing human roles, Dentsply Sirona sees AI as pivotal for amplification rather than full substitution. Technologies like machine learning should enhance expertise, taking over repetitive tasks for efficiency gains while specialists focus on higher-order critical thinking and complex decision making.

Though resin-based 3D-printers fall short of milled ceramic durability, Primeprint aims to automate steps like post-processing for viable supplemental capacity producing temporary items. Alongside mainstay equipment like CEREC for permanent restorations, strategic printing can provide speed and economic advantages when ideal materials are selected for targeted applications.

Overall DS Core sets the foundation to unlock simplified integration of the digital workflows essential for dentistry’s future. And continuous cloud-based updates will smooth frequent innovation cycles adapting the latest AI assistance tools to amplify connectivity. Consolidating data and devices promises to amplify efficiency by simplifying complex systems.

In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Rune Fisker, VP of Product Strategy at 3Shape. Fisker shares insights on recent product launches, including TRIOS 3 and TRIOS Core.

The discussion covers the growing importance of cloud technology in dentistry and the rapid adoption of AI-driven solutions like 3Shape's Automate service. Fisker also addresses the potential and challenges of 3D printing in dental applications. The interview explores market trends in intraoral scanners, the impact of AI on chairside CAD/CAM, and future developments in dental technology. Fisker provides a balanced view of the industry's current state and its trajectory, offering valuable insights for dental professionals interested in digital dentistry advancements.

In this episode of "Digital Dentistry Decoded with iDD," host Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Ralph Georg, CEO of SmileFy, about the evolution of digital smile design in cosmetic dentistry. Georg discusses his unconventional entry into the field and the development of SmileFy's software. The conversation covers the transition from 2D to 3D smile design, the role of AI in future developments, and common mistakes in digital smile design. Georg also addresses the integration of face scanners and the potential expansion of SmileFy into a comprehensive CAD software. The interview provides insights into the current state of digital dentistry and its future trajectory, offering valuable information for dental professionals interested in adopting or advancing their use of digital workflows in cosmetic treatments.

In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, host Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Ackuretta CEO Ayush Bagla for an in-depth discussion on the current state of dental 3D printing. The conversation examines market consolidation trends, technological advancements in materials and post-processing, and regional adoption patterns across global markets. Bagla provides candid insights into industry challenges, including the complexities of chairside implementation and the need for simplified workflows. The discussion covers emerging technologies like nitrogen curing, cloud-based solutions, and AI integration. Notable focus areas include the shift from product-based to solution-based approaches and the critical importance of comprehensive training and support services. The episode offers valuable perspectives for dental professionals considering or currently implementing digital workflows.