DENTSPLY SIRONA : 4 digital trends on display at DS World

Dental technologies evolve rapidly. What if there was one event where you could see the latest innovations and trends all in one place? That's the idea behind DS World Las Vegas: As the Ultimate Experience in Digital Dentistry, it's designed to give you the education, innovation, networking (and yes, entertainment!) to move your practice forward with confidence. This year, there are a few key trends driving innovation. Let's dive in.

Trend 1: Cloud-based software for easier communication and streamlined workflows

Dentists everywhere are discovering the power of connected dental platforms as a way to save time and deliver a better standard of patient care. Here are just a few examples of how connected dental platforms can streamline workflows:

● Clinicians can more easily collaborate with labs and other practitioners by securely sharing patient files with one click of a button.

● Use platforms to enable remote access to patient files for on-the-go communication and assessments.

● Combine and connect technologies like imaging devices, intraoral scanners and dental mills or 3D printers to enable more efficient patient care.

● Safely store patient files in one place for easy access at any time.

● Educate patients more easily with features like communication dashboards and annotations.

Don't miss this DS World innovation: DS Core

Trend 2: 3D printing

3D printing is everywhere these days-including dental offices. From easier digital dentures to the in-house creation of surgical guides, splints and implants, clinicians are discovering the benefits. When combining tools such as an intraoral scanner and 3D printer, dentist can adopt digital workflows for improved efficiency, profitability and patient care. Here are a few ways 3D printing can come into play:

● 3D-printed dentures enable better accuracy (for a better fit), improved esthetics and fewer patient visits.

● Dentists can use 3D printers to create appliances like surgical guides, dental models and splints in-house

Don't miss these DS World innovations: Primeprint | Lucitone Digital Print Denture Workflow

Trend 3: AI & simulations

AI and simulations are boosting the efficiency of everything from scanning technologies to CAD/CAM. Today's dental AI is designed to help speed up workflows, improve precision and enhance convenience. Here are some examples:

● For dental milling machines, intelligent automation CAD/CAM software enables advanced scan analysis to guarantee highly esthetic, customized restorations.

● Clinicians can leverage built-in intelligence to more easily create customized treatment plans for braces and clear aligners.

● Advanced software programs use automated intelligence to help visualize volumetric changes in tissue and in the position of the teeth before, during and after treatment.

Don't miss these DS World innovations: SureSmile | CEREC CAD/CAM software

Trend 4: Higher patient standards

As technologies advance, patients get accustomed to a certain level of care and convenience. Instead of manual impressions, they may expect quicker digital scans; rather than wait for their crowns from a lab, they might prefer single-visit treatments. The good news is, providing these patient conveniences can translate to improved efficiency and profitability. Here are some examples:

● Intraoral scanners save time and improve the patient experience; plus, digital scans make it easier to collaborate with labs and other partners.

● Clinicians who leverage in-house crown manufacturing can achieve single-visit restorations-more convenient for the patient and more efficient for the office.

● 3D printing technology (see above) can also help reduce the number of visits and improve accuracy in a variety of treatment applications (from dentures to restorative work).

Don't miss these DS World innovations: Primescan Intraoral Scanner |CEREC Primemill

See demos for all of these trending products and more at the DS Booth in the exhibit hall and gain more in-depth insights during the general and breakout sessions.

DS World Las Vegas puts the latest digital dentistry workflows on full display-making it easier than ever to see how they can fit into your practice. Learn more and register here, and stay tuned for the latest updates on new digital product launches.