DPS sits down with Benjamin Taylor, 3D Printing Engineer at Keystone Industries, to share the 3 most common fears about adopting 3D printing technology and why choosing a validated 3D-printing digital workflow is so important,As digital dentistry continues to make its way into the general dental practice, doctors now have greater access to new 
technologies and advanced materials that allow them to become more efficient in treating their patients. 3D printing in particular creates an opportunity for mass customization, same-day designs, and repeatability—saving time and cost for the doctor.,While early adopters of digital technology are off and running in this new dental world, some doctors understandably remain wary of change. The 3 most common fears to adopting 3D printing are:,Image Capture and Design: Digital scanning technology is certainly the future of dentistry when it comes to communicating with the lab and designing/fabricating restorations in the dental office. Top market intraoral scanner companies 
like 3Shape, Align Technology, Dentsply Sirona, and Medit not only offer the equipment and software, but provide the design software packages needed to fabricate prosthetics and appliances using computer-aided design. Once the scan is completed, digital design is the next step, which can either be outsourced or performed in-house using software from leading vendors like 3Shape, exocad, Dentsply Sirona, or Blue Sky Bio. Once the digital design is completed, you are ready to 3D print., ,If you would like to learn more about the 3D digital workflow, what Keystone Industries offers, or how we can assist you on choosing the best validated workflow for your practice, contact [email protected] or visit dental.keystoneindustries.com
