Innovations at IDS 2025: How the Future of Dentistry is Becoming Reality
Attending IDS 2025 in Germany wasn’t just about witnessing new technology—it was about experiencing the future of dentistry in action. The pace of innovation is staggering, and what was once considered futuristic is now within reach, thanks to AI-driven workflows, digital dentistry, and chairside technologies.
For Indian dentists, these advancements are not just aspirational; they are becoming more accessible than ever, reshaping how we diagnose, treat, and engage with patients.
Here are the biggest takeaways from IDS 2025—and why they matter for dentists worldwide.
1. Digital Dentistry: No Longer Just for High-End Clinics
Switching from physical impressions to digital workflows is no longer a luxury—it’s becoming the standard. The latest AI-powered intraoral scanners are making this shift faster, easier, and more affordable than ever:
- Medit i900 Classic, Planmeca Onyx™️, Shining 3D – Bringing high-speed, cost-effective scanning to everyday practice.
- 3Shape Trios 6, Primescan 2 – with their AI-driven diagnostics that push precision and efficiency to new levels.
- Allied Star Sensa – A wireless scanner with a 10-meter range, making chairside scanning effortless.
Takeaway: IOS is no longer reserved for high-end clinics. The affordability of these solutions means every clinician can embrace digital workflows to improve efficiency and patient experience.
2. 3D Printing & Chairside Milling: The Era of Same-Day Dentistry
One of the biggest game-changers at IDS 2025? Same-day restorations becoming more accessible & affordable than ever:
- SprintRay Midas Digital Press – A new launch with their capsule resins and a new tech, gives us Chairside restorations in just 15 minutes, transforming patient experience.
- Asiga’s chairside printer – Again launched with Resin pods, Making in-house resin printing simple and efficient.
- Milling breakthroughs –Affordable Ossivis and RayDent Mill eliminate post-sintering, saving valuable time by ability to mill Pre Sintered zirconia blocks. They are compatible with most scanners and CAD software.
- VHF’s affordable milling systems – An exciting option for clinics looking to digitize restorations cost-effectively. Again it is compatible with most scanners and CAD software
- Dentsply has always been a leader – launched its primescan 2 with the DS Core software making the workflow closed, but easy.
Takeaway: Full in-house production isn’t mandatory, but integrating AI-powered CAD software and collaborating with a digital lab can enhance efficiency and elevate patient care.
3. AI-Powered Smile Design & Virtual Treatment Planning
Imagine planningtreatments in the cloud and helping patients visualize results in virtual reality (VR). It’s already happening:
- DentBird – A cutting-edge cloud-based CAD solution. Pay per click / subscribe and start your designing journey.
- SmileCloud – One of the most intuitive, biometric-driven smile design platforms, improving patient engagement and education. This is my personal favorite.
- Planmeca Romexis – VR-powered planning that was truly eye-opening, hinting at a future where virtual reality helps us plan our IMPLANT PLACEMENTS better. I believe it will be an excellent tool to educate the patient with too.
- EXOCAD – I would not miss out on this software- with recent upgrades and training, adoption of this software is getting simpler for a daily practitioner.
Takeaway: AI-driven treatment planning isn’t just a workflow upgrade—it’s a patient experience revolution.
4. AI-Driven Occlusion Analysis: Getting It Right the First Time
Achieving perfect occlusion has always been a challenge. But AI-powered occlusion analysis from Zebris, Occlusense, Bausch, and Bite Finder is making it faster, more precise, and more predictable.
Takeaway: Less post-treatment adjustment = happier patients and a more efficient practice.
5. Implants & Bone Grafts: What’s Next?
The world of implantology and bone grafting continues to evolve:
- Straumann’s new solutions – Exact™️ Workflow, AXS, and UNIQ™️ are redefining precision and workflow efficiency.
- Botiss Cerabone Plus – A hyaluronic acid-infused xenograft, making bone grafting more predictable and easier to handle.
- Multiple new implant brands with the ones present in India were present with newer surfaces and connections
- Dynamic Abutments, Scan bodies , Photogrammetry solutions (extraoral by Tupel 3D & intraoral by Shining 3D, Medit) form a strong future for Full Mouth Digital Workflows
- AtomicaAI launched its Robotic Handpiece for implant placement. Navigated surgery options were also a theme of the season. In all, everything to make it a comfortable surgical experience for patient and operator
Takeaway: These advancements are making implant treatments more predictable, efficient, and patient-friendly.
6. Learning & Networking: Bringing Global Knowledge to Local Practices
- One of the most exciting things about IDS 2025? World-class education is no longer limited by geography. Platforms like IDD by Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny offer unbiased, high-quality digital dentistry education, accessible from anywhere.
- Most of the companies also offer free trainings and webinars online.
Takeaway: Continuous learning is key to staying ahead. The best resources are now at our fingertips.
What does this mean for Indian Dentistry?
Attending IDS 2025 reaffirmed one thing:The future of dentistry is here, and it’s digital, efficient, and patient-centric.
But here’s the key takeaway: We don’t need to invest in every new piece of technology overnight. Instead, the best approach is to adapt, collaborate, and gradually integrate these innovations into our workflows.
By embracing AI-driven diagnosis, digital workflows, and 3D printing, we can offer world-class care—right here in India.
Which of these innovations excites you the most? Let’s discuss in the comments!