LM-Dental engaging with partners and showcasing new products at IDS 2025
COLOGNE, Germany: Located in Parainen, a town in southwestern Finland, LM-Dental has been a leading manufacturer of dental instruments for over 50 years. At IDS 2025, the company is excited to showcase a range of new hand instruments, expanding the renowned LM-Dental ergonomic hand instrument portfolio to totally new areas.
3Shape ushers in seismic shift in dental industry
For over two decades, 3Shape has set the benchmark for digital dentistry with its innovative technology and award-winning Scandinavian design. From humble beginnings as a small startup to a market leader, the company continues to break barriers. In this interview, 3Shape’s Chief Technology Officer Niclas Blohm talks about his company’s new product releases at IDS […]
Revolutionising 3D printing with artificial intelligence
3D printing, commonly referred to as additive manufacturing (AM), is transforming many industries, including dental, biomedical, aerospace, construction and automotive manufacturing. This powerful technology mimics natural additive layering processes seen in nature, such as botanical growth and biological repair mechanisms. AM enables the production of intricate, high-precision components with reduced material waste and enhanced efficiency. […]
What is the ROI from dental SEO?
Organic search versus paid advertising: Shaz Memon explores whether organic traffic via Google is the best way to attract the right patients. In the noisy world of dental marketing, attracting the right new patients efficiently and sustainably is the silver bullet question I get asked all the time. With numerous marketing channels available, understanding the…
Why the NHS never seems to get the message about dentistry
Prevention and oral health promotion should be a first priority, but have always been an afterthought in NHS thinking – expected but never funded, says Kevin Lewis. A lot has been said and written in recent weeks about what a satisfactory resolution of the Russia-Ukraine war might look like. I am at a slight disadvantage…
Inspired by innovation: Ivoclar showcases efficient digital workflows, aesthetic solutions and smart systems
COLOGNE, Germany: At the International Dental Show (IDS) 2025, the Ivoclar Group is celebrating 20 years of IPS e.max, its globally successful ceramic system, with which more than 230 million restorations have been delivered to date. This milestone underscores the company’s ongoing commitment to pioneering solutions in restorative dentistry—a mission that continues with this year’s product innovations.
OPUS: The prophylaxis revolution starts here
COLOGNE, Germany: ACTEON has introduced OPUS, its latest solution designed to enhance prophylaxis and periodontal care. Launching globally at the 2025 International Dental Show (IDS) this week, OPUS represents significant advancements in performance, ergonomics and connectivity for dental professionals.
“I’m hoping for an even more innovative IDS than in 2023”
As the leading trade fair in the dental industry, the International Dental Show (IDS) raises the bar every two years. What is now considered the new standard, and what potential and innovations are driving developments in dentistry? Answers to these questions can be found in seven halls at Koelnmesse. In this interview, Robert Nicic, master […]
Medit launches new intraoral scanner lineup and all-on-X solution
Medit, a global leader in digital dentistry, is introducing its latest intraoral scanner lineup along with the new all-on-X workflow solution, Medit SmartX. The Medit i900 classic offers dental professionals a versatile option by combining intuitive usability, precision, and seamless workflow integration. This allows users to choose the best fit for their practice. Additionally, users…
Network news: Dental publishers meet ahead of IDS
COLOGNE, Germany: Today, Dental Tribune International (DTI) held its biannual publishers’ meeting in Cologne, the day before the opening of the 41st International Dental Show (IDS). Network partners travelled from dental markets around Europe and as far afield as Singapore and the US to discuss the current state of dentistry and the newest developments concerning […]