Helping Health Happen Bulletin

Helping Health Happen Bulletin

Scanning, Smiling, and Innovating: Digital Dentistry at SmileCon® 2025

Dental professionals at the American Dental Association’s SmileCon® 2025 in Washington, D.C. recently had an engaging experience at the Henry Schein Digital Pavilion. From Oct. 23-25, the Pavilion brought together education, live product demos, and the latest digital dentistry innovations all in one place.

One of the highlights: The courses focused on today’s most advanced intraoral scanner technologies. Each session included live demonstrations from leading suppliers, offering attendees the opportunity to connect with experts and discover how digital tools are reshaping patient care and practice efficiency.

SmileCon® 2025

Here’s a snapshot of the lineup:

  • 3Shape – TRIOS® 5: Known for its accuracy, comfortable design, and easy integration into everyday digital workflows, from diagnostics to restorative treatments.
  • Medit –i900: Designed with user-friendly software and AI features through Medit Scan for Clinics, the i900 delivers fast, detailed scans that streamline chairside workflows.
  • Planmeca – Emerald® S: A lightweight, high-speed scanner offering vivid color scanning and easy connectivity for efficient case management.
  • Dentsply Sirona – Primescan®: Accurate full-arch scans in under a minute, works on all dental materials, and allows intuitive use by the entire practice team.
  • Shining 3D Dental – Shining 3D: Using advanced 3D technology with integrated workflows, these scanners deliver precise, efficient digital impressions for a wide range of applications, including all-on-X implant cases.
  • DEXIS 3800W: A lightweight, wireless scanner combining ergonomic design, fast and precise capture, and intuitive gesture controls to deliver a smooth, cable-free scanning experience.

In addition, Henry Schein sponsored the Give Vets a Smile (GVAS) Pack & Give Back event held during the conference. The initiative brought volunteers together to assemble 500 Health and Comfort Kits filled with oral health and hygiene products for underserved veterans. The kits will be distributed through the Disabled Veterans National Foundation to help support those who have served our country.

To learn more about Henry Schein’s upcoming events, visit https://henryscheinevents.com.

Carlos Marin, Events Coordinator, Henry Schein

Dawn Pezzuti, Senior Digital Workflow Trainer, Henry Schein and Shannon Runnels, Digital Workflow Trainer, Henry Schein

Brent Garvin, Director of Education, Planmeca