3Shape Navigate, a live and interactive online event March 17–18, offers the perfect learning and networking opportunity for those considering an intraoral scanner,Years ago, if dental practitioners wanted to sit on the sidelines of the digital revolution, their hesitation could be justified by the fact that the technology was neither cheap nor time-tested. Today, however, one’s journey into digital dentistry can be planned and implemented with much greater ease and a clear picture of the expected return on investment, including practice growth. In fact, the present day may be the most opportune time ever to enter the digital arena by bringing an intraoral scanner into the practice. 
,Why now? “Because the technology has so much to offer,” says Lars Christian Lund, Senior Vice President at 3Shape, the company behind award-winning digital solutions such as the 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanner. “It’s not just about scanning and digital impressions anymore. Doctors report that intraoral scanners help them engage patients and show patients why the proposed treatment is a good idea. With the 3D digital impression on the screen, the doctor can rotate and zoom, and point out details that would not be visible on an x-ray or photo.”,In recent years, scanners have become easier to use, more reliable, and problem-free, with simple workflows for sending scans to labs and a wide range of treatment providers, such as clear aligner services. In other words, there’s no need to hold out longer for further developments in the technology. “Many doctors might be waiting as long as possible to get more technology into their scanner,” Lund says, “but when you buy a TRIOS with its care package, the doctor is guaranteed continuous high-value updates to the software with new features as they are developed over time. So, the time is now…there is no reason to wait.”,Those who are new to digital dentistry or considering their first intraoral scanner will benefit from 3Shape Navigate, a free online event offering two days of valuable insights from a team of novices and experts in digital dentistry. Participants in the March 17–18 event can access a wealth of interactive tools, live presentations, and training opportunities. “This event is specifically tailored to dentists who have not yet broken into digital dentistry,” Lund says. “The lectures, discussion panels, and personal 1-on-1 online demos will be focused on providing knowledge about the technology, about if and how it can help the individual practice, and the best ways to get started.” To help doctors understand how to begin their digital journey, the program features 7 sessions offering unique perspectives and insights. Topics include navigating the intraoral scanner market; lab communication; the patient experience; and ROI. A live panel discussion on March 18 will feature 3Shape’s Rune Fisker and an all-star team of digital doctors.,Participants of 3Shape Navigate will have the chance to ask questions of experts and share dialogue with other doctors using intraoral scanners. They can also register for a 1-on-1 session with a 3Shape product expert (limited availability) and access interactive tools to calculate their options and costs for doing digital. As an added bonus, those attending will receive exclusive access to one-off free trainings with the 3Shape Academy and gain the opportunity to save big on a range of future learning.,“This event is specifically tailored to dentists who have not yet broken into digital dentistry.” ,
– Lars Christian Lund,It’s safe to say that every good dentist, regardless of their technology, has the same goal—to provide excellent dental care to their patients. The 3Shape TRIOS intraoral scanner was designed to enable dentists to be successful in providing outstanding care and do more in their practice. Here, Lund describes 3 ways the intraoral scanner can impact a dental practice:,
More and more doctors are realizing the value of digital dentistry and, in particular, intraoral scanning. Still, there are some misconceptions that run the gamut from scanner accuracy to return on investment. “Many doctors are concerned that the accuracy of the digital impression is not as good as impressions taken manually,” Lund shares. “This may have been true at the dawn of the technology. But today, intraoral scanners are at least as accurate or more accurate than manual impressing taking. There are many clinical studies that conclude this, and 3Shape TRIOS is documented as having superior accuracy in many of these studies.” Meanwhile, the return on investment is high, because the scanner lets doctors work faster and see more patients, while saving on impression materials the cost of shipping those impressions to the lab. Lund suggests doctors check out the 3Shape ROI calculator to see how much they can save and how fast their investment is paid back. And while many may fear that implementing digital technology is a difficult process, 3Shape is highly focused on providing doctors with a problem-free startup, quick connection to labs, training, and continuous support. Lund adds, “The TRIOS itself and the workflows are designed to be as easy to use as a cellphone.”,To register for the upcoming event, click here.,
