Showcase of Digital Communication Devices

2. ZAHN

The Digital Dental Exchange (DDX) is a web-based service that offers a more efficient way to exchange casework with practices and outsourcing partners. DDX integrates with leading laboratory management software to eliminate data entry and weave DDX cases automatically into an established workflow.
zahndental.com
800-496-9500

3. DENTSPLY SIRONA

Sirona Connect facilitates direct digital communication between dentists and inLab laboratories. It provides various options to develop successful business plans using digital dentistry, helping make the working relationship and restorative process more efficient and productive.
dentsplysirona.com/inlab
855-465-2248

4. IMILLING

The SNAP face scanneris a small, portable device incorporated with a high-performance tablet that allows for easy stationary and mobile face scanning. It uses scan targets to align the jaw scans to the face scan data for extremely accurate integration.
imilling.com
571-313-1269

5. 3SHAPE

Recent advancements in 3Shape's Denture Design software have made it highly attractive and profitable for laboratories to produce dentures digitally. Laboratories can design dentures using customized teeth for a single arch while adapting to the antagonist using the virtual articulator.
3shape.com
908-867-0144

6. VITA NORTH AMERICA

VITA touts its Easyshade Vas the most accurate shade-taking device on the market. Reliable shade measurements can be determined in seconds, giving both dentists and technicians complete shade control.
vitanorthamerica.com
800-828-3839

7. IVOCLAR VIVADENT

The IPS e.max Shade Navigation App (SNA) addresses one of the biggest challenges with any material: proper shade/translucency selection. The SNA takes into account desired final shade, preparation shade, material thickness, type of restoration, and type of material to provide the best possible match.
ivoclarvivadent.com
800-533-6825

8. PLANMECA

Planmeca Romexis^® is a powerful, module-based, all-in-one software that supports imaging, scanning, smile design, guide design, milling, and 3D printing. The open software platform simplifies collaboration through file formats such as JPEG, DICOM, and STL.
planmecausa.com
630-529-2300

9. ALIEN MILLING

Upload STL files like never before with the new Anti-Gravity from Alien Milling. Anti-Gravity was developed for CAD-ready STL files in order to make laboratories more efficient with accepting orders.
alienmilling.com
844-947-2664

10. SHADEWAVE

ShadeWave is a patented digital shade-matching program that processes digital camera images and determines accurate shade, translucency, value, and other esthetic components. 
shadewave.com
425-557-7788

11. SMILE LINE USA

The Smile Lite MDP takes advantage of the cameras on smartphones. It is simple to use, yet delivers professional-quality photographs. This plug-and-play device is easy to use for shade matching, artistic pictures, laboratory communications, and patient documentation.
smilelineusa.com
877-755-6868

More on Shade Technology

Visit IDT's website for more information and articles on various shade analysis technology and processes, such as:

Communicating Shade Between Dental Clinic and Laboratory by Taylan Sari, CDT - MDC, and Nathaniel Lawson, DMD, PhD, et al
insidedentaltech.com/idt1051

Digital Communication Gadgets

These two products and others facilitating digital communication are featured in IDT's August Business Review issue. See at insidedentaltech.com/idt1052

Invoxia NVX 200 Bluetooth Speakerphone
Receive and make calls with this desktop phone using your mobile line.

GoTouch Interactive Whiteboard

Turn any screen in your laboratory into a touchscreen. Get digital writing capabilities on existing TVs, monitors, computers, smartphone screens, and more with this attachment and pen.