Kellie Nock is the assistant editor for Dental Products Report. She graduated from Kent State University in 2018 with a Bachelor's in Journalism. Kellie enjoys multimedia content creation with a focus on audio and video storytelling. 

Panacea Partners With American Student Dental Association. Image credit: © Panacea Financial

Panacea Financial has announced a new partnership with the American Student Dental Association (ASDA), providing the ASDA’s 23,000 members with certain benefits such as personal loans as well as checking & savings accounts. These are specifically catered toward dental students as they transition into their new careers, according to a press release from Panacea Financial.

Panacea Financial, which was formed by doctors to address the specific financial needs of the profession, wants to assist these students on their journeys, per president and co-founder Michael Jenkins, MD, MEd.

“This partnership with ASDA will help support dentists-in-training across the country with access to concierge-level banking services during a pivotal and sometimes stressful time in their career,” Dr Jenkins said in the press release. “As doctors ourselves, Panacea Financial has a deep understanding of the needs of doctors-in-training and we are looking forward to helping ASDA members be successful in their training and into their practice.”

Panacea reportedly has a plethora of services to assist during this time, including the previously mentioned bank accounts, as well as personal loans. These services span from the time of school to residency all the way into practice, per the press release. President at ASDA, Sam Setru, expressed excitement at this partnership in the press release.

“ASDA protects and advances the rights, interest, and welfare of dental students, and their unique financial needs are no exception,” Setru said in the press release. “We have always provided dental students with a wealth of resources that they’ll need throughout their career journey. Panacea Financial joins us in our quest by bringing valuable financial services and resources to dental students across the country.”

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Panacea Financial will provide vital banking needs for dental students as they journey through their career transitions into practice. 

Panacea Partners With American Student Dental Association

Benevis Recognizes Women’s Health Month in 2024 Oral Health Report. Image credit: © Benevis


Health care delivery organization Benevis has released its 2024 Oral Health Report Women vs. Men, which highlights key differences based on how gender approaches care. As May is Women’s Health Month, Benevis felt this was a pertinent time to address these disparities in care, according to a press release from the company.

Research in the Benevis 2024 Oral Health Report demonstrates that women tend toward better oral health care, but, despite this, have a greater likelihood of developing cavities. Men, meanwhile, tend to have a higher risk for oral cancer. Other key points in the report note that hormonal changes during a woman’s pregnancy can lead to oral health issues, such as the increased risk of cavities and gum disease. Cost and the misconception that preventive oral care might cause issues during pregnancy may deter pregnant patients from receiving the oral health care they need, per the report. As of 2022, anyone in the United States is eligible for pregnant and postpartum Medicaid for 60 days post-birth.

This report aims to educate both patients and clinicians on the various ways that care is affected by gender, according to Benevis Regional Director of Clinical Dr Jane Whang.

“Sex- and gender-related health disparities in oral health continue to be underappreciated and overlooked relative to well-being, which calls for an increased emphasis on improving oral health in a way that addresses both sexes and the differences between them when it comes to how they pursue care,” Dr Whang said in the press release. “Through proper education and access to high-quality oral care resources like those offered by Benevis, we believe all of our patients are well-positioned to improve the state of their health now, while preparing for new oral care needs that may present in the future.”

The Benevis 2024 Oral Health Report Women vs. Men is available to read 

A new 2024 Oral Health Report Women vs. Men from Benevis aims to recognize the differences in care based on gender.

Benevis Recognizes Women’s Health Month in 2024 Oral Health Report

Ivoclar Introduces White Opaque Shade to Variolink® Esthetic Line. Image credit: © Ivoclar


Dental materials manufacturer Ivoclar has announced that it has added a new White opaque shade to its Variolink Esthetic line. Coming in both dual-cure and light-cure, Variolink has new enhancements to offer clinicians more flexibility when it comes to adhesive cementation, per a press release from Ivoclar. 

Variolink Esthetic is best suited for a variety of restorations and is compatible with most commonly used materials like lithium disilicate, glass-ceramic, composite resin, and more. The product aims for consistency in adhesive cementation protocol as clinicians function in prosthetic workflows, per the press release.

Its light-cure variant, Variolink Esthetic LC, will now benefit from enhanced viscosity. This will make the luting material easier to handle, per the press release, particularly in cases of veneer cementation. Meanwhile, the dual-cure variant Variolink Eshthetic DC, will now benefit from a new White opaque shade, giving clinicians more esthetic options for the final restoration.

To learn more about these new enhancements, or to order a test pack, visit the 

New enhancements to this luting material from Ivoclar optimize restoration workflows in the dental practice.  

Ivoclar Introduces White Opaque Shade to Variolink® Esthetic Line

Dental Innovation Alliance Invests in Pearl. Image credit: © Dental Innovation Alliance


Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA) has announced a new strategic investment in the artificial intelligence company (AI) Pearl. This investment was made because of the growth of the AI arena especially in dental spaces, according to a press release from DIA. As Pearl harnesses AI to improve dental diagnostics, it was DIA’s investment choice.

Pearl’s AI is cleared by the US Food and Drug Administration and is designed to read patient x-rays to provide clinicians with insights that aim to streamline diagnostics. DIA co-founder and managing director, Thomas Sharpe, says that Pearl impressed them.

“DIA has been closely tracking the evolution of AI in dentistry, and our investment in Pearl underscores our commitment to supporting the most promising technologies that are redefining the future of dental care,” Sharpe said in the press release. “We were particularly impressed by Pearl’s direct integration to a growing number of leading equipment and software providers globally. This integration will further streamline operations for dental professionals while enhancing patient care and practice management.”

This investment will also enable Pearl to grow and reach new audiences, potentially enhancing care globally, according to Pearl CEO Ophir Tanz.

“We’re thrilled to partner with DIA as we continue to advance dentistry with pioneering AI capabilities for seamless clinical adoption in dental practices around the world,” Tanz said in the press release. “DIA’s investment, guidance, and network will help us accelerate our growth trajectory and further expand our reach to dental practices globally. Together, we are poised to revolutionize the dental industry, driving advancements in patient care and clinical outcomes.”

This investment group has announced its latest investment into dental artificial intelligence, with its support in Pearl.  

Dental Innovation Alliance Invests in Pearl

Stan Goff is a Managing Editor with MJH Life Sciences, which includes Dental Products Report, Dental Practice Management, Dental Lab Products, Modern Hygienist, and Dentist's Money Digest. He has covered the dental industry since 1999 and can be reached at sgoff@mjhlifesciences.com.  

NiTimeClear Aligners Designed to Solve Patient Compliance Obstacle | Image Credit: © OrthoFX

 announced the nationwide availability of NiTime

 Clear Aligners, a new generation of advanced clear aligner polymer designed to straighten teeth with less wear time.

NiTime, the first and only clear aligner system explicitly designed for shorter wear time and cleared by the U.S Food and Drug Administration (FDA) 510(k), is now available for clinicians to treat all classes of dental malocclusions. OrthoFX will be showcasing the new material at the Anaheim Convention Center this week as the CDA Presents The Art and Science of Dentistry takes place Thursday through Saturday.

“NiTime Clear Aligners are truly the most advanced innovation the category has seen in polymer science in decades. It's a testament to our commitment to solving real treatment challenges faced by providers and their patients,” OrthoFX Co-founder Ren Menon says in a press release. “OrthoFX is the only aligner manufacturer for this proprietary polymer material compared to leading aligner manufacturers who are using off the shelf materials like Zendura A and Zendura FLX. Our patented technology behind NiTime Aligners make patient compliance effortless by reducing wear time in half, and nearly eliminating the need for extended treatment time given most cases do not need refinements."

The NiTime Clear Aligner benefits and features include:

—Designed for 9 to 12 hours of shorter wear time without extended treatment duration versus the standard 22 hours required by leading aligner brands (according to OrthoFX)*.

—NiTime outperforms the industry standard of 22 hours wear for almost all orthodontic movements, demonstrating up to 30% greater movement efficiency compared to other leading clear aligners*.

—Designed for better predictability and compliance, 92% of NiTime Aligner treatments were completed without refinements*.

—Standard leading aligners exhibit a 14% predictability of tooth movement compared to the treatment plan. OrthoFX says NiTime’s AirShellTM Technology demonstrated an 86% predictability, nearly eliminating the need for refinements throughout the entire treatment plan*.

—The new clear aligners are the first and only FDA-cleared aligner optimized explicitly for shorter wear time*.

 polymer maintains biologically favored force levels, allowing predictable tooth movement with only 9 to 12 hours of wear time.

technology is designed to provide sustained optimal forces delivery, supporting natural bone tissue remodeling at its natural pace to straighten teeth and to compensate against daytime relapse.

o NiTime Aligners are meticulously designed to support favorable cellular physiology, fostering an ideal environment for biological tissue remodeling, the company states. This process involves the orchestrated activity of osteoclasts and osteoblasts, the key cells responsible for bone remodeling, ensuring optimal treatment outcomes.

While clear aligners became a mainstream orthodontic modality in the late 1990s, one obstacle preventing consistent effectiveness is a lack of compliance. Patient compliance with clear aligners continues to be a problem for patients due to interference with eating, drinking, and for some patients–speech challenges–throughout their day.

“OrthoFX has disrupted the orthodontic industry by developing a real solution for lack of patient compliance with their NiTime Clear Aligners,” adds Dr. Neil Warshawsky, in this week’s press release. “Their distinctive and patented method, from polymer formulation to aligner design to manufacturing processes, effectively mitigates drastic drops in appliance pressure. NiTime Clear Aligners are as gentle as NiTi wires commonly used in orthodontics due to its exceptional springiness and working range, meaning high elasticity at a relative constant force. The force levels applied by NiTime’s HyperElastic polymer are significantly lower than conventional aligners. As a result, my patients almost feel no discomfort while in treatment. I am seeing outcomes consistent with my treatment plans without the need for multiple refinements.”

The NiTime Aligner nightwear system became available to a limited group of orthodontic practices last year, but is now available nationwide for clinicians to provide patient treatment.

For additional information on the aligners and to see how the technology works, you can watch the OrthoFX 

OrthoFX to showcase the only FDA cleared aligners designed explicitly for shorter wear time at this week’s CDA in Anaheim.

NiTime Clear Aligners Designed to Solve Patient Compliance Obstacle

Ivoclar’s Ivotion Denture System Features Add-On Module for Integration in exocad | Image Credit: © Ivoclar

Ivoclar’s Ivotion Denture System now features an add-on module in exocad’s DentalCAD software designed to enable a simple, efficient and fully digital manufacturing process for high-quality dentures.

With this partnership, exocad, and Ivoclar are collaborating to improve digital dental prosthetics and to improve workflow efficiencies.

Ivoclar is a global leader in the manufacturing of integrated solutions for high-quality dental applications with an extensive product and systems portfolio for clinicians, dental technicians and dental hygienists. The company’s Ivotion Denture System solution is designed to provide fast and efficient fabrication of esthetic removable, customized prostheses.

Ivoclar has a long partnership with exocad, one of the leading providers of dental CAD/CAM software. This collaboration enables users to realize an efficient manufacturing process for the digital fabrication of high-quality, removable dentures.

The exocad DentalCAD software reliably supports Ivoclar's entire digital production process: from scanning and design to fabrication, Ivoclar states. Together, the 2 companies work to create new standards in the digitalization of complete prosthetics.

The strength of DentalCAD lies in its simple and intuitive operation with the software interface mirroring the analog working environment. Another plus: even the standard version of the software covers many application areas–including complex ones–and offers attractive application options. The manufacturing process is designed to enable a customized digital fabrication with a result that is tailored to the patient's needs.

In addition, the FullDenture module provides users with tooth libraries, morphing tools and set-up functions for the design of complete dentures. The Ivotion Denture add-on module also contains all features of the patented oversize process in conjunction with the tried-and-tested discs Ivotion Base, Ivotion Dent and Ivotion Dent Multi, Ivoclar adds. Features of the monolithic process with Ivotion and the shell geometry, which complete the range of applications, also are available. For users who already have an Ultimate Lab bundle license for the exocad software, the Ivotion Denture add-on module will automatically be enabled with the upgrade to Elefsina. Only the Ivoclar dental libraries need to be ordered separately.

As an integral part of the Digital Denture workflow, this advanced system allows users to digitally fabricate dentures quickly and efficiently. With the Ivotion Denture System, the combination of ease of use and speed with which results are achieved has impressed both users and patients alike, according to Ivoclar.

The pioneering Ivotion disc is a key component of the system. The disc plays a crucial role in the monolithic fabrication of complete dentures by combining proven tooth and denture base materials in 1 single disc. This method cuts down on manufacturing time compared to conventional methods.

Another option uses the patented oversize process for denture fabrication, a process noted for being straightforward and efficient, and for providing consistent and reliable results. Until now, this process has only been available on Ivoclar milling machines, but as of this summer the vhf mills will also have the capacity of using this production method.

 vhf Named an Ivoclar Authorized Milling Partner for Ivotion Digital Dentures

To learn more about the Ivotion Denture add-on module for the integration in exocad, visit: 

https://www.ivoclar.com/de_de/products/digital-processes/ivotion/ivotion-faq

The partnership between the 2 companies looks to pave the way to a more efficient world of digital dental prosthetics.

Ivoclar’s Ivotion Denture System Features Add-On Module for Integration in exocad

SprintRay Launches Pro 2 3D Printer Along with New Resins | Image Credit: © SprintRay, Inc 

The new Pro2 desktop 3D printer is the latest addition to SprintRay’s line of printers and it is being introduced along with 2 new resins from the company's BioMaterial Innovation Lab—a direct-print Retainer, and a next-gen Dental Model resin.

Pro2 is the first 3D printer from SprintRay powered by all-new Optical Panel technology, featuring a 35-micron XY resolution and 385 nm UV light. The proprietary new light engine can print up to 6 full-arch dental models in 15 minutes with more than 99% dimensional stability, according to the manufacturer. Combined with the new Dental Model and direct print Retainer resins, this 3D printer is set to help clinicians fabricate appliances with optimal anatomy and a precise marginal fit.

Additionally, the company plans to build on its recently announced partnership with Ivoclar, announcing plans to validate Ivoclar resins with the SprintRay 3D printing ecosystem. This will expand access to a comprehensive range of restorative materials, and allow dentists and orthodontists to deliver care faster with more flexibility than ever before, the company states.

"Previously, dentists had to choose between precision and production throughput. Pro2 eliminates this paradigm," Amir Mansouri, PhD, SprintRay co-founder and CEO, says in a press release. "The Pro2 prints with industry-leading speed, has a large build area, and is extremely accurate, making it a single machine perfect for both high-volume orthodontic production and precise restorative appliances."

The SprintRay Biomaterial Innovation Lab is described as a hub dedicated solely to advancing material science and the art of the possible with dental 3D printing. These latest innovations have expanded the comprehensive range of restorative materials, and opened more possibilities.

: A resin enabling direct 3D printing of retainers, eliminating traditional labor steps for faster production and same-day delivery.

Advanced resin for orthodontic and dental models, offering significant speed improvements and accuracy for digital workflows.

Combined with SprintRay's growing resin portfolio, the addition of Ivoclar's resins will equip clinicians and labs with more access to an expanded library of leading materials.

The company says SprintRay's Pro 2 3D printer and resin portfolio are available for purchase now and begin shipping this summer.

SprintRay designs and manufactures user-friendly and cutting-edge dental equipment including 3D printers and post-processing ecosystems, 3D printing software featuring AI technology, and an array of innovative 3D resins.

The company’s latest 3D printer, combined with new resins and a strong partnership with Ivoclar, set to allow clinicians to fabricate appliances with optimal anatomy and a precise marginal fit, and more.

SprintRay Launches Pro 2 3D Printer Along with New Resins

Kleer and Membersy Partnering to Create Comprehensive Dental Membership Plan | Image Credit: © Kleer and Membersy

Kleer and Membersy are partnering to provide an all-in-one dental membership plan platform solution designed to create unprecedented value for dental service organizations (DSOs), dental practices, and their patients.

This collaboration delivers a platform— Kleer-Membersy— said to enable patients to gain access to high-quality, affordable care and allow clinicians to increase patient engagement, improve practice performance, and take control of payer strategy.

“It is very exciting to see our mission to improve patient access to care brought to a new level with this merger,” Kleer CEO Dave Monahan says in a press release. “Kleer and Membersy have led the charge establishing a new business model in dentistry that works better for patients and dental practices alike. I couldn’t be happier working with the Membersy team and Charlesbank to accelerate investment and create value for dental practices at an unprecedented scale.”

Founded in 2017 and 2015, respectively, Kleer and Membersy provide dental practices and DSOs with the vital tools needed to build and grow a successful dental membership program. These include a consultative plan design, an advanced technology platform, plan branding and marketing collateral, regulatory compliance, and optimal support for patients and dental office staff.

The new platform is the only all-in-one membership solution that leverages the 2 group’s complementary strengths, industry expertise, and scale. Stronger together, Kleer and Membersy share the mission of expanding access to care for all uninsured and underinsured Americans, including more than 76 million adults without dental insurance, according to the press release. Kleer and Membersy are looking to create great value for all involved—DSOs, practices, and dental patients.

The partnership will enable providers to design, implement, and grow a successful membership plan that transforms their revenue and profit model while providing patients with an accessible option for dental care, the 2 groups state. With a combined 20+ years’ experience, 100+ employees, and expertise across all disciplines of membership plan design and administration, Kleer and Membersy will provide practices with a membership management solution that includes:

 to design, implement, and grow a successful membership program

Integration with practice management software

 that fully automates program management, patient marketing, and reporting. The Kleer and Membersy platform integrates with practice management systems to save time for the dental team, to connect your key metrics, and to grow your plan.

 with federal and state regulations, including in California and Washington

 for members, staff, and corporate leadership

As established leaders in the dental membership space, Kleer and Membersy are trusted by over 20,000 dentists, from solo practices to the largest DSOs, and millions of patients across 50 states. Kleer-Membersy plans to provide a membership model that benefits both patients and providers. Together, the 2 groups plan to enable providers to start and scale a successful membership plan that transforms their revenue model while providing patients with an accessible option for dental care.

For additional information on Kleer and Membersy’s membership management platform, services, and support, and ways to help drive growth for dental practices, 

The 2 established dental membership leaders look to help practices and DSOs grow, and also improve access to care for patients. 

Kleer and Membersy Partnering to Create Comprehensive Dental Membership Plan

Dental artificial intelligence (AI) creator Overjet has announced enhancements for its Insurance Intelligence platform. With these enhancements, dental insurers will be able to approve claims much faster than before, per a press release from Overjet. Utilization review works by using AI to automatically approve claims per the insurers’ specifications.

The Insurance Intelligence platform has been boosted with 2 new features, including Overjet Connect and new AI capabilities. Overjet Connect is a marketplace that repotedly connects insurers with licensed professionals that can review cases. This process aims to streamline these workflows, per the press release. Coverage will encompass the US for utilization review.

Through the new AI capabilities and machine learning, insurers can comfortably review a variety of case types. These are included in the over 350 CDT codes that Overjet reportedly reviews automatically.

“Our goal is to give insurers the ultimate force multiplier–so they can improve the experience for members and providers,” Overjet CEO Wardah Inam said in the press release. “With AI, insurers can enhance both their speed and their consistency to deliver fantastic coverage. Our platform handles thousands of day-to-day tasks, like approving claims and finding the right resources, so people can focus on skillful work.”

Overjet has introduced new enhancements to its Intelligence Insurance platform, streamlining insurance workflows. 

Overjet Announces Overjet Connect & New Capabilities for Insurance Platform

What’s New In 3D Printing Resins, Digital Dentistry Workflows | Image Credit: © Santasombra - stock.adobe.com / AI Generated

Anyone paying attention at all the last couple of years knows that 3D printing has taken off in several industries, including changing the way many dental laboratories and clinicians work to deliver the best possible restorations for dental patients.

 we published some results from the 2024 Materials Survey with commentary from clinicians who focused on direct restoratives, bioactive materials, and preventive materials. You can read 

“Breaking Material Boundaries” by clicking here

Here in this follow-up article, we take a close look at other material categories, namely 3D printing resins, dental milling, and digital dental workflows. Jamie Stover, CDT, Senior Manager of Application Strategy and Integration, Oral Health, Carbon, Inc, and Eric D. Kukucka, DD, Vice President Clinical Removable and Design Technologies, Aspen Dental, share their thoughts on how materials and technologies are impacting the way clinicians and lab techs work today.

“I am fortunate to have a unique perspective on the dental industry, as I am Chair of the National Board for Certification in Dental Laboratory Technology and in my role at Carbon, oversee application strategy and integration globally. This means I am interacting with labs of all different sizes, calibrating on their challenges, and providing strategic solutions,” Stover explains.

“In a nutshell, the challenges and trends we see continuing to evolve are labs struggling to find and hire experienced removable techs (they are aging out of the workforce), access to digital technical training resources for techs, the high cost of overall labor, labs adopting 3D printing for production of many applications, the explosive growth of 3D printed dentures, and evolution of denture resins.”

Lucitione Digital Print (Dentsply Sirona) and Flexcera (Desktop Health) are examples of ISO high impact strength rated 3D print denture resins available currently, which allow labs to produce a strong, esthetic denture that brings many benefits to patients and clinicians, according to Stover. These benefits include reduced appointments, better fit, and a digital record for quick reproducibility just to name a few.

“The intersection of hardware, software and materials is complex and workflow efficiency is dependent on more than just material development and new resins on the market, because producing parts via 3D printing is the easier part for labs,” Stover adds. “Due to staffing challenges, a lack of experienced technicians, and rising labor costs, labs are searching for methods which allow them to fabricate restorations without the need for as much analog labor.”

Breaking Material Boundaries / Image by Kristen Morabito / MJH Life Sciences Using AI

Stover says Carbon is addressing the challenges associated with labor shortages by releasing automated CAM software to reduce the amount of technician time it takes to support and arrange parts prior to printing, and hardware automation that removes parts from the build platform automatically and allows continuous printing without the need for a technician tending the printer for up to 12 hours. He adds that Carbon is also developing a 3D print resin for flexible removable partial dentures, which will bring similar benefits of 3D printed denture workflow to an application that currently can only be made by hand or milled.

In February, Carbon launched its new Automatic Operation (AO) Suite of solutions for dental laboratories, designed to improve 3D printing workflow efficiency. The AO Suite will launch with 3 solutions—Automatic Print Preparation, AO Backpack, and AO Polishing Cassette—and the AO Suite will be a scalable option that labs can grow with. Also in February, Carbon announced the validation of 3 notable resins for its platform–Pac-Dent Rodin Sculpture, Desktop Health Flexcera Base, and Keystone KeyGuard. The resins are now suitable for the Carbon platform, expanding manufacturing capabilities for dental labs.

Kukucka, a denturist from Windsor, Ontario Canada, and a respected authority and international lecturer in digital denture technology, was an early adopter of 3D printing and using technology to change the way dentures are delivered to patients. 3D printed and milled denture materials offer several advantages over traditional denture fabrication methods for today’s digital denture solutions, he says.

These advantages, according to Kukucka include:

 Enabling improved fitting surface of dentures due to the micrometric precision in the manufacturing process offered by these technologies results in that fit better and function more effectively. This can improve speech clarity, chewing ability, and overall oral health. The digital manufacturing process removes a significant amount of the error-prone processes associated with analog removable prosthetics.

 Both additive and subtractive manufacturing can significantly reduce the time required for denture production compared to conventional methods. This means patients can get their dentures faster, reducing the inconvenience of multiple appointments. However 3D printing is generally faster than milling, especially for complex designs that have deep undercuts as well as the ability to print multiple restorations in one cycle. It requires minimal manual intervention and can produce dentures in a relatively short time frame. On the other hand, milling may take longer, particularly for intricate designs or materials that require multiple milling stages.

 Today’s 3D printed and milled technologies support a wide range of materials, from PMMA materials and photopolymers that provide significantly improved performances when compared to conventional materials. This versatility allows for the selection of materials that meet specific patient needs in terms of durability, aesthetics, and biocompatibility.

“Overall, 3D printed and milled denture manufacturing and materials represent a significant advancement in removable prosthodontics, offering superior efficiency, esthetics, fit, and functionality compared to traditional methods,” Kukucka says. “Ultimately, the choice between 3D printing and milling depends on factors such as the required precision, material properties, design complexity, production speed, and desired surface finish.

“Dentists and dental laboratories may choose one technology over the other based on these considerations and the specific needs of each patient. Both technologies have their advantages and limitations however have both been instituted in the industry.”

In regards to 3D printed resin systems, he recommends Dentsply Sirona’s Lucitione Digital Print Denture system and the SprintRay APEX (High Impact Denture Base and Denture tooth material). For the milling, Kukucka prefers the Ivotion Denture System from Ivoclar.

Kukucka adds that 3D printing has revolutionized the field of digital dentures in several ways, including reduced waste, improved efficiencies, and cost savings.

“3D printing enables dentists to produce dentures with greater efficiency, leading to reduced material waste compared to traditional methods, enabling improved precision and accuracy, which translates to improved comfort and functionality,” he says.

Additionally, 3D printing enables higher throughput in the manufacturing process being able to print a multitude of restorative indications simultaneously. When compared to the traditional methods of denture production, dental professionals can save hours between active and passive time, Kuckucka states. This further enables faster time to teeth.

“3D printing is more cost effective, the point of entry is typically lower than milling technology,” he adds. “While some of today’s 3D printers may have a higher point to entry from a cost perspective over time, it can lead to cost savings due to reduced labor and material costs and increased throughput.”

For more survey results and articles on the 

Industry experts share their thoughts on 3D printing resins, digital dentures, and more as we follow up on the 2024 Materials Survey.