Scanner iTero Element TRIOS 3 IOS Heron IOS CEREC Primescan IOS Emerald Dental IOS i700 IOS Carestream Dental IOS Company Align Technology Inc. (US) 3 Shape (US) 3DISC Dentsply Sirona Inc. (US) Planmeca Oy (Finland) Medit (South Korea) Envista Holdings Corp. (US) Price range $50K -$70K $16.9K -$19K $15K -$17K $15,9K -$40K $14.5K -$16.5K $12.9K -$16.9K $10K -$14K Ongoing subscription fees Monthly Annually, monthly None Not req. CEREC club None None None Popular intra-oral scanners currently available on the market. Price ranges are found on company websites, dental equipment dealer websites and across the internet as of 1/3/2024. Above, we provide a list of popu-lar intraoral scanners currently available on the market. Conclusion Digital workflows have revolu-tionized the field of orthodontics. The technology discussed in this article provides more accurate results, improved patient interac-tion, and reduced costs. As technol-ogy progresses, we anticipate digital workflows to become even more integral to orthodontic treatment, bringing more advantages for patients and dentists. In the next article, we’ll explore the current software and technology that assist with treatment planning and stag-ing, as well as help in clinical treat-ment for faster treatment times and greater efficiency. Disclaimer: The authors of this article did not receive any financial assistance from any of the companies or products mentioned in this article. 4. Four Technologies Transforming the Field of Dentistry https://healthtech-magazine.net/article/2021/08/4-tech-nologies-transforming-field-dentistry-perfcon 5. 2022 Predictions: The State of Dental 3D Printing in 2022 www.3dprint.com/ 287682/whats-happening-with-dental-3d-printing-in-2022/ 6. Dental industry trends in 2023: https://triare.net/insights/dental-industry-trends-in-2023 7. Application of the Digital Workflow in Orofacial Orthopedics and Orthodontics: Printed Appliances with Skeletal Anchorage: https://www.mdpi.com/2076-3417/12/8/3820 8. Compare Open Dental vs Dolphin Management comparisons.financeson-line.com/open-dental-software-vs-dolphin-management 9. Open Dental and Dolphin bridge-https://www.opendental.com/manua l/bridgedolphin.html 10. Best Dental Management Software: A Comprehensive Guide & Providers Ranked www.theedigital.com/blog/ best-dental-practice-management-software-programs 11. Digital dentistry: What to know about a few popular technologies https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2022/june/digital-dentistry-what-to-know-about-a-few-popular-technologies 12. https://www.dolphinimaging.com 14.Spark Clear Aligner Approver Software https://ormco.com/ en-us/spark/approver-software 15.Book: 3D Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Orthodontics pp 159– 193. https://link.springer.com/chap-ter/10.1007/978-3-030-57223-5_8 Lombardo, L., Palone, M., Maino, G.B., Paoletto, E., Siciliani, G. (2021). Potential and Applications of STL and DICOM Data Matching: MAPA Systems and F22 Aligners. In: Retrou-vey, JM., Abdallah, MN. (eds) 3D Diagnosis and Treatment Planning in Orthodontics. Springer, Cham. https://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57223-5_8 • DOIhttps://doi.org/10.1007/978-3-030-57223-5_8 • Published 14 March 2021 • Publisher Name: Springer, Cham • Print ISBN978-3-030-57222-8 • Online ISBN978-3-030-57223-5 16.Why an intraoral scanner is must-have equipment for your clinic.https://www.3shape.com/en/ digital-dentistry/intraoral-scanners 17.What is an intraoral scanner and what are its benefits? https://stepto-health.com/what-is-an-intraoral-scanner-and-what-are-its-benefits/ 18.Training and support for Intraoral Scanners https://global.itero.com/ en-us/training 19.Training and Education for Intraoral Scanners – What dentists need to know.www.launcadental.com/blog/tr aining-and-education-for-intraoral-scanners-what-dentists-need-to-know/ 20.Global Dental Solutions Lab www.globaldentalsolutions.com References 1. Electronic dental records not just wave of future but wave of present: https://adanews.ada.org/ada-news/2023/july/electronic-dental-records-not-just-wave-of-future-but-wave-of-present/ 2. Markets and Markets. Intraoral Scan-ner Market is Expected to Reach $1.0 Billion in 2028. https://www.market-sandmarkets.com/Market-Reports/intraoral-scanner-market-15959266.html 3. Roland Berger. The Future of Dentistry is Digital. www.roland-berger.com/en/Insights/Publica-tions/The-Future-of-Dentistry-is-Digital.html 13. softwareadvice.com/dental/dolphin-imaging-profile 20 Winter 2024 JAOS