CAD software barriers limit chairside 3D printing adoption in dentistry
Key insight from veteran 3D printing expert on why chairside printing adoption lags despite mature hardware.
Dental Tech
Dental hardware changes quickly, from intraoral scanners to CAD/CAM milling and 3D printing.
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FKG Dentaire launches 4D Workflow for streamlined endodontics
New integrated endodontic workflow may streamline root canal procedures for practitioners updating their systems.
Belmont upgrades Voyager III Plus treatment centre
UK dental equipment update: Voyager III Plus treatment centre now available with improved ergonomics and lighting.
Medit launches global orthodontics division, acquires California training institute
Medit's acquisition of Progressive Orthodontics consolidates digital tools and education; relevant for orthodontists using or considering Medit technology.
Digital workflow produces 20 natural zirconia and veneer restorations
Case study showing how digital design and 3D-printed models integrate with zirconia crown and veneer fabrication for predictable aesthetic results.
Dentsply Sirona Q1 2026 net sales reach 880 million dollars
Major dental supplier's Q1 margin pressure may affect equipment pricing and supply costs for your practice.
HelpDental launches online booking app for NHS and private dentists
First practical tool centralising live dental availability across 11,000+ practices. Check if your practice data and booking system are integrated.
Dentsply Sirona CEO: Digital workflow must be designed for dentists
CEO discusses why digital integration should be designed around dentist workflows, not internal processes.
Speed-sintered calcium oxide zirconia offers strength and translucency
New zirconia formulation enables faster sintering without loss of strength or translucency, reducing chairside time for milled restorations.
T-Scan for occlusal analysis: research shows mixed results
Mixed research findings on T-Scan accuracy: articulation paper remains essential for occlusal diagnosis.
SprintRay expands ecosystem with new resins and industry partnerships
SprintRay's ecosystem strategy affects practice workflow decisions and long-term equipment investment planning.
Apollo invests in vVARDIS to expand Curodont product line
Swiss dental manufacturer vVARDIS secures Apollo funding to expand Curodont globally.
Fussen launches Rubik X CBCT and Dental X 2.0 with AI integration
Emerging CBCT manufacturer Fussen integrates AI into Rubik X scanner and Dental X 2.0 software, expanding competition in diagnostic imaging.
Why 95% of bite scans fail and how labs can fix it
Bite scan failures cost labs time and remakes. New software helps technicians verify or correct scans digitally.
FirstFit veneers enable same-day full-arch workflow without temporaries
Same-day full-arch veneers now practical with guided workflow and temporaries eliminated.
Meharry Medical College to open dental clinic in Kentucky
Meharry expands dental education reach into Kentucky with new faculty clinic in Paducah.
Align Technology reports $1.4B Q1 revenue, 6.2% year-over-year growth
Align reports Q1 earnings growth. Understand how major manufacturer performance affects your supplier relationships and product availability.
Swiss medtech firm vVardis secures minority investment from Apollo Funds
Swiss medtech startup secures growth capital for non-invasive caries treatment technology.
3D printing speeds up NHS dental workflows and boosts practice profitability
17% of UK dental professionals plan 3D printer adoption in next 12-24 months; essential reading for practices managing NHS throughput pressures.
Bonding agent receives two DENTAL ADVISOR awards
CLEARFIL Universal Bond Quick 2 achieves two DENTAL ADVISOR awards; clinicians report 98% satisfaction and improved workflow efficiency.
About Dental Tech
Dental hardware changes quickly, from intraoral scanners to CAD/CAM milling and 3D printing. Intraoral scanners are replacing analogue impressions. CBCT imaging adds diagnostic information for implantology and endodontics. CAD/CAM milling produces restorations in a single visit. 3D printers output surgical guides and provisional crowns.
Manufacturers including Planmeca, Dentsply Sirona, Carestream, and Align Technology release new hardware annually. European dentists weigh purchases on clinical evidence, cost per use, and integration with existing workflows.
This page covers product launches, clinical trial results, and adoption trends in dental technology: from imaging to digital workflow tools.