I’ve long felt that these systems–Cadent iTero  and 3M’s Chairside Oral Scanner–marked the most sensible continuation of the trend toward digital dentistry, cutting out consumables, increasing accuracy and speed and improving the patient experience. It’s good to see the faith of these dentists in the technology’s application. Surprisingly, the bulk of respondents aren’t young Turks… almost half of the respondents have been in practice more than 20 years, far outstripping any other demo. As always, keep in mind that the answers are provided by a self-selecting and small group of Internet savvy dentists (about 600 respondents overall.) Still, it’s a good sign for an intriguing technology.

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While Fischer’s methods rattled some in the market, there is little argument that his innovations changed the way dental media is delivered. I always knew him as a visionary, and I’m sure whatever market he winds up in will be better… and stranger… for his presence.

More on the new DPR Publisher as news is released. I hope to get an interview with him and get the scoop on his approach to dental.

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