Primescan 2 Only Part of the Spotlight at Dentsply Sirona World

Primescan 2 Only Part of the Spotlight at Dentsply Sirona World | Image Credit: © Stan Goff

While the company’s new Primescan 2 cloud-native wireless intraoral scanner was the star of the day, Thursday’s opening day for Dentsply World 24 had many other highlights.

There were main stage general session discussions in advance of Friday's keynote speaker Dr. Vin Gupta, MD, MPA, who kicked off a big day 2 with a discussion on the intersection of healthcare and technology. The presentations addressed a variety of dental technology and patient care, with some of courses focused on Dentsply Sirona’s recent additions to its already impressive portfolio of digital dentistry offerings.

Powered by the company’s DS Core cloud platform, Primescan 2 is designed to deliver improved workflow efficiency and extended treatment capabilities, and when compared to Primescan AC and Primescan Connect, the new scanner allows practices to expand the services they offer to patients and grow their business.

The new technology is on display at the trade show floor at Caesar’s Forum for the 3-day event that runs through Saturday in Las Vegas.

Some of the other exhibitors on hand include Solea lasers, Henry Schein, Patterson Dental, Ivoclar, Kuraray, GC America, Shofu, A-dec, AMD Lasers, Millennium Dental Technologies, and more. Multiple loupes companies also are on hand and attendees are taking advantage of the opportunity to try out a variety of styles and magnifications.

Media Demos

Dental Products Report and other media organizations were given a demonstration of some of the many features that DC Core and Primescan 2 provide for clinicians striving to improve their efficiency and patient care.

DS Core, a cloud platform designed to support practices and labs throughout their daily workflows, provides a range of tools that enhance efficiency, productivity, and growth. The technology was introduced at DS World in 2022.

Now, with Primescan 2, the capabilities have expanded. The new scanner is based on the patented scanning technology of Primescan — combining the speed, accuracy, and ease of use of the company’s original scanner with new cloud-native capabilities made possible through direct integration with DS Core. As a cloud-native intraoral scanner, the device allows dental professionals to scan anytime, anywhere — including visits to hospitals, partner practices, or labs — using any laptop, computer, tablet, or other internet-connected device at hand.

“It’s the beginning of something beyond digital dentistry,” says Simon Campion, president & CEO at Dentsply Sirona. “CEREC started dentistry 2.0 39 years ago. This is starting dentistry 3.0.”

The media tour also included an update on the not-yet-available, world’s first MRI dental system, ddMRI, developed by Dentsply Sirona and Siemens. The company, which also led the way in the industry with digital x-rays and CAD/CAM dentistry, introduced this breakthrough technology earlier this year in Germany.

Sustainability

Dentsply Sirona, which launched the first course of its Sustainability Educational Curriculum online and free through Dentsply Sirona Academy in 2022, provided updates on the company’s progress and sustainability strategy.

Dentsply Sirona presents a $100,000 check to SmileTrain. | Image Credit: © Stan Goff

The company’s BEYOND: Taking Action for a Brighter World initiative focuses on both healthy business and a healthy planet. The new 2023 sustainability report is expected to be announced on the mainstage during Friday’s program, with updates on greenhouse gas and water consumption reductions, as well as developments in packaging designed to help the environment.

Dentsply Sirona also presented a $100,000 check to SmileTrain, a nonprofit organization and charity providing corrective surgery for children with cleft lips and palates. SmileTrain is celebrating 25 years of service with a variety of special events taking place this year.

Of course, DS World is filled with plenty of education and entertainment again this year. A full list of courses can be found here.

The first night was concluded with an Outdoor Festival featuring a diverse lineup of food-truck inspired fare, performers outside the Caesar’s Forum, and a concert from the headlining band, Third Eye Blind.