Open-Source in Dentistry: Recent Updates Worth Noticing

Open-Source in Dentistry: Recent Updates Worth Noticing Open-source has long established its place in healthcare IT — from EHR systems to advanced simulation tools. In dentistry, community-driven projects are especially valuable because they provide universities and small clinics with access to digital workflows without the financial burden of commercial licenses. Here are some of the […]

Lite and Demo Editions: The First Step into Digital Dentistry

Lite and Demo Editions: The First Step into Digital Dentistry Digital dentistry has been moving fast, yet one of its biggest obstacles remains the same — cost. Full-scale CAD/CAM suites, surgical planning platforms, or integrated hospital EHRs can be prohibitively expensive for small clinics and teaching institutions. That’s where Lite and demo editions quietly play […]

File Formats in Digital Dentistry: STL, OBJ, PLY, and DICOM

File Formats in Digital Dentistry: STL, OBJ, PLY, and DICOM When dental clinics adopt digital tools, they often run into a practical but critical issue: file formats. Every scanner, CAD system, or visualization program has its own way of saving data, and not all of them speak the same “language.” In everyday workflows, four formats […]

CAD/CAM in Dentistry: Current Trends and the Rise of Lite Editions

CAD/CAM in Dentistry: Current Trends and the Rise of Lite Editions For years, dental CAD/CAM was the domain of high-end labs and large practices — expensive, hardware-intensive, and tied to proprietary platforms. That landscape is beginning to shift. Recent years have shown a clear trend: along with powerful commercial ecosystems, the market is seeing the […]