DSD announces alliance with Formlabs Dental

Digital Smile Design (DSD) announced a new partnership with Formlabs Dental, a 3D printing technology developer and manufacturer.

According to the press release, the new collaboration underlines DSD’s ongoing commitment to joining forces with key organizations with aligned values and vision for the future of dentistry. DSD’s other strategic partners include Align Technology, ZimVie, the American Academy of Cosmetic Dentistry, the Digital Dentistry Society (DDS), and XO Care.

Aligned values and vision

“Only great things will happen when we combine the teams from both sides to continue developing the future of dentistry. Among many other things, we share the same key value with Formlabs of inventing solutions to make the life of dental professionals easier,” said Christian Coachman, DSD Founder and CEO.

Prior to partnership, DSD has been a firm supporter of Formlabs Dental for many years and has been using its 3D printers since the Form 2 in the DSD Lab which manufactures products to a global clientele.

“Digital transformation in dentistry is spreading rapidly and Digital Smile Design company is leading the way with their use of Formlabs 3D printing,” said Guillaume Bailliard, President of the Healthcare division of Formlabs.

“To continue industry adoption, education is critical and we’re thrilled to collaborate with Christian Coachman and the DSD to develop robust digital workflow solutions and curricula that will bolster efficiency and patient treatment outcomes that 3D printing provides in dentistry.”

About Formlabs Dental 

Headquartered in Somerville, Massachusetts, USA, Formlabs is a global company with 10 offices worldwide. Formlabs Dental delivers 3D printing solutions for the fabrication of dental appliances. Among its offerings are hardware and software solutions, biocompatible workflow options, a dental service plan, and the company’s  education platform, Dental Academy.

Formlabs products include the Form 2 SLA 3D printer, Fuse 1 SLS 3D printer, Form Cell manufacturing solution, and Pinshape marketplace of 3D designs. Formlabs also develops its own suite of materials for 3D printing.

About Digital Smile Design (DSD)

DSD is the company behind its namesake Digital Smile Design (DSD) technique, a technical tool which is used to design and modify the smile of patients digitally and help them to visualize it beforehand by creating and presenting a digital mockup of their new smile design before the treatment physically starts.

The DSD tool helps in visual communication and involvement of the patients in their own smile design process, to ensure predictable treatment outcome and increase case acceptance.