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Carestream Intra Oral Scanning business has been bought by Envista holdings corporation. The Carestream CS3800 has been rebranded the Dexis IS3800W.Who are Envsita holdings and how will this acquisition benefit the dental community?Envista Holdings Corporation is a global dental company that was formed in 2019 through the merger of several dental companies, including Nobel Biocare, KaVo Kerr, Ormco, and DENTSPLY Sirona. Envista paid $600 million for the product range and are committed to huge investment in the software and hardware to make it a world class IO scanning system.This acquisition will surely herald a great integration with the The Spark™...

Digital intraoral scanners have several benefits over traditional impressions for dentists: 1. Increased accuracy: Digital intraoral scanners produce highly accurate 3D models of the teeth and gums, which can be used to plan and execute dental procedures with greater precision.2. Reduced chair time: Digital impressions can be taken in a matter of minutes, compared to the 20-30 minutes required for traditional impressions. This can help to improve the efficiency of the dental practice.3. Improved patient comfort: Digital impressions do not require the use of impression materials, which can be uncomfortable for some patients. This can lead to a more pleasant...