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    Dedication meets dental tech at the Finnish Dent Å clinic

    Founded in 2024, the Finnish dental clinic Dent Å is relatively new in the Turku area, but has already claimed its place in the local landscape. The clinic’s 15 treatment rooms were all designed in cooperation with Plandent’s Finnish dental supply house as well as furnished with Planmeca’s top-of-the-line dental units and imaging systems. General dentist and one of the clinic’s co-founders, Dr Tuomas Tursas, describes how the new equipment and renovated space facilitate his daily work at the clinic.[denta_clinic_1.jpg] Locals in Turku, Finland, got a reinforcement to their dental

    Dr Dhebora Costa on embracing digital workflows and patient-centred care

    Dr Dhebora Costa, a well-established dentist from Lisbon, shares her vision for a modern clinic and describes why she has relied on Planmeca’s advanced technology as a trusted partner for decades. From ergonomic dental units to a fully digital workflow, she explains how innovation and patient-centred care go hand in hand in her new practice. Dr Dhebora Costa is an esteemed dentist based in Lisbon, Portugal, with more than three decades of experience supporting patients with their dental concerns. She visited Planmeca this autumn to explore the factory and discover the latest

    Planmeca announces partnership with The Aspen Group to deliver premium imaging technology for US-wide network of dental practices

    Planmeca, a leading manufacturer of dental equipment and software, has partnered with The Aspen Group to deliver advanced imaging solutions to Aspen Dental clinics across the United States. This collaboration aims to enhance clinical outcomes and elevate the patient experience nationwide. Planmeca and The Aspen Group (TAG) , one of the largest and fastest-growing retail healthcare business support organisations in the United States, announced a new partnership on 15 October 2025. The goal of the partnership is to further improve patient experiences at

    FDA clearance for the Planmed XFI® full-body weight-bearing CT scanner

    The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a 510(k) clearance letter for the Planmed XFI® full-body CT scanner on September 26, 2025. Planmed XFI is the first cone-beam computed tomography (CBCT) system in the world that can be used to image the entire human body in either an upright or supine position. The Finnish medical imaging company Planmed is pleased to introduce and bring Planmed XFI®, the world’s first full-body weight-bearing CT, to the U.S. market. The Planmed XFI system can image the entire body, both lying down and under natural load. It will

    Root canal for a tiger? Korkeasaari Zoo carries out a rare procedure

    Korkeasaari Zoo had a rare opportunity to carry out a root canal treatment on a predator when an X-ray revealed that Sibiri, a 10-year-old female tiger, had developed an inflammation requiring intervention. Sanna Sainmaa, a veterinarian at the Korkeasaari Zoo, initiated a complex treatment planning process that culminated in a collaborative effort in the tiger’s den, bringing together some of Finland’s top professionals in veterinary dentistry. Root canal treatment became a pressing issue for Siberian tiger Sibiri in October 2023, when animal keepers at Korkeasaari Zoo 

    Planmeca Insights™ now available – Elevate your clinic’s efficiency with real-time intelligence

    Planmeca is proud to announce the launch of Planmeca Insights™, a powerful new platform designed to transform clinic operations through actionable data and intelligent analytics. Whether you're managing a single device or overseeing a multi-site group practice, Planmeca Insights™ delivers real-time visibility into device status, usage patterns, and maintenance needs. The platform provides everything from quick overviews to minute-by-minute breakdowns of equipment usage. Available for both new and existing Planmeca devices, it enables users to explore historical data to better

    Redefine precision with Planmeca Viso® G1 – now available

    Take your clinic to new heights with Planmeca Viso® G1, a powerhouse CBCT imaging system covering volume sizes up to 11 x 11 cm. With top-of-the-line 3D imaging technology and all the essential dental imaging programs, Planmeca Viso G1 easily meets the everyday needs of general dentistry, endodontics, and implantology. Now available for orders.[Planmeca_Viso_G1_now_available_Press_release.jpg] Equipped with all the latest sensor technology, Planmeca Viso® G1  is the result of more than 20 years of pioneering R&D in

    Planmeca announces its first handheld intraoral X-ray device

    Planmeca is pleased to announce its first handheld intraoral X-ray device. Planmeca ProX™ GO offers space and time-saving chairside efficiency to both traditional clinics and radiology rooms as well as mobile dental clinics, nursing homes, and emergency situations. The new device will debut at IDS in Cologne on 25–29 March 2025, with an eye on a later sales launch beginning in the U.S. market. Planmeca ProX™ GO combines high image quality with outstanding usability and productivity. The device’s fixed 70 kV and 3 mA tube as well as 0.3 mm focal spot offer quality images for

    Planmeca Viso® enters a new era with three advanced new imaging units

    For 20 years, Planmeca has been breaking new ground in dental 3D imaging. The company’s R&D has been innovating cutting-edge imaging devices as well as harnessed CBCT technology for dental diagnostics and treatment planning since 2005. Now, Planmeca is excited to lead the industry to the next 20 years of dental imaging and technological advancement, as spearheaded by the Planmeca Viso® product family. The company is pleased to announce three powerful new Planmeca Viso imaging systems, which will all debut at IDS in Cologne on 25–29 March 2025. The Planmeca Viso® G1 imaging unit is

    Planmeca reveals new products in all major categories

    Planmeca once again takes full advantage of the opportunity to present new product innovations to an international audience at IDS 2025, the leading trade fair in the dental industry. New products are launched across all major categories, including extraoral and intraoral imaging, dental units, CAD/CAM, and software. For Planmeca, IDS 2025 marks a milestone: 20 years since the company introduced its first digital 3D imaging unit, which has since become a synonym for what Planmeca is best known for. At IDS 2025, the new product launches give IDS visitors a glimpse into the dental

    CBCT for the GP – how to become (still) more successful at the dentistry you already provide

    CBCT technology has brought tremendous advantages to dental diagnostics and treatment planning, especially in endodontics, implant planning, and oral surgery. But what about 3D for general dentistry? Some might argue that 2D imaging has been used successfully for years and there is no reason to change. Yet, a growing number of GPs are incorporating CBCT imaging into their routine diagnostic workflows. Are these GPs trailblazers? Do they perform more advanced dentistry? Do they know something you don’t? Or maybe they have simply discovered that CBCT imaging makes them better at the

    Chilean radiologist bridges continental divide with Finnish dental technology

    Even though Chile and Finland are geographically very far apart, Dr Arturo Besa has always felt close to Planmeca. He was one of the first Planmeca users in his country and has used the company’s expanding offering to grow his own imaging centre in Santiago. Dr Arturo Besa is specialist in maxillofacial radiology from Chile. He initially got into the field of dentistry for a clear reason: to improve dental health. With his radiology centre 3D Imagen, Dr Besa has done just that. The centre he founded in 2009 has established a strong position in Chile’s capital city Santiago. 3D

    YouErMei dental clinic finds the perfect match with Planmeca solutions

    Dr Miao Lin established YouErMei dental clinic with a vision of providing personalised dental services to patients in the Greater Bay Area. Planmeca’s cutting-edge solutions have proven to be the perfect match for Dr Miao, emphasising patient safety and enhancing the overall patient experience. In the heart of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area, YouErMei dental clinic stands as a beacon of advanced dental care. Founded by Dr Miao Lin, a specialist in periodontics and endodontics, the clinic provides its customers personalised dental services, blending general care with

    Business growth and customer satisfaction through Planmeca’s technology

    Ana Osorio is the founder and owner of Digylabs, a successful network of dental imaging centres in Costa Rica. She started her business with a single centre in 2016, and since then, she has expanded to four locations in the capital city of San José. She attributes her success to her passion, perseverance and the use of Planmeca imaging devices and software, which she considers the best in the market. Born in Nicaragua, Ana Osorio emigrated to Costa Rica as a child. She graduated as a dental technician, but soon became interested in dental radiology and went on to work towards the

    Planmeca imaging is “compatible with a modern healthcare environment”

    When one of the largest multidisciplinary private clinics in Chile decided to switch to digital imaging, they turned to Planmeca for an all-round solution that extends from hardware to software. Dr Marcela Oyarzún, Head of Maxillofacial Imaging Services at the clinic, explains what makes Planmeca imaging so user-friendly, usable – and unique. A hypermodern treatment environment requires hypermodern equipment – and Clínica Alemana in Chile is about as modern as they come. As one of the largest private clinics in Santiago, Clínica Alemana is among the 250 best hospital centres

    The new AI tools for Planmeca Romexis® optimise daily tasks and boost patient communication

    The new and powerful AI-based tools for Planmeca’s groundbreaking all-in-one software, Planmeca Romexis®, are now available for orders. By visualising cases better than ever before, these tools both help save time for clinicians and promote patient education and communication. The Planmeca Romexis® software platform is a comprehensive solution for dental imaging, diagnosis and treatment planning. It supports a wide range of imaging modalities from 2D and 3D to CAD/CAM and is suitable for clinics of all sizes and specialities. The software has now been complemented with new tools

    Empowering dentists in Colombia with the best possible information

    A leading Colombian radiology centre utilises Planmeca’s imaging solutions to equip its dentist customers with all the information they need to make optimal treatment decisions. Cero 70 is a radiology centre chain in Medellín, Colombia. Among the company’s 90 employees are Alejandro and Valentina Pineda. For them, Cero 70 is even more than an employer: It is the family business. Cero 70 was founded in 1996 by Alejandro and Valentina Pineda’s mother, Ana María Jaramillo. What started as a single radiology centre has blossomed into an entire chain over the years – with no signs

    Planmeca Viso® G3 now available – Enter a new dimension

    The wait is over – Planmeca Viso® G3 is here. As the newest member of the Planmeca Viso® family of world-class imaging units, Planmeca Viso G3 offers innovative features, fantastic usability, and outstanding image quality for a cutting-edge CBCT imaging experience. Now available for deliveries. Planmeca Viso® G3 is the newest member of the popular Planmeca Viso®  family of CBCT units, which are the choice imaging units of dental professionals around the world. It is a truly multifunctional CBCT device, covering all

    D4 dental clinic elevates dental care in Shanghai with Planmeca solutions

    In the bustling metropolis of Shanghai, the D4 dental practice stands out by seamlessly combining cutting-edge Planmeca technology, sophisticated design, and personalised service. With digital technologies at the heart of every treatment, the clinic has also been certified as the first official Digital Smile Design Clinic in Asia.[Dr Hsu of D4 dental practice] Nestled within the L'Avenue shopping mall in Shanghai, China, the D4 dental practice is a local go-to favourite not only due to its convenient location and inviting interior design but also thanks to the modern and customer-centric

    Creating a high-tech boutique experience

    Dr. Mohamed Bamashmous has had a long and distinguished academic career. Recently, he decided to branch out and pursue his vision of a unique private clinic – one that blends cutting-edge technology with personalised care. That dream has become reality with the support of an extensive selection of Planmeca equipment. From an early age, Dr. Bamashmous (on the left in the above image) harboured a fascination with technology and electronics. This passion not only shaped his interests but also influenced his career path. “You could say I’m a bit of a technology geek. But I’m also

    University of Hong Kong empowers future dentists

    Since its establishment in 1982, the Faculty of Dentistry at the University of Hong Kong (HKU) has achieved international acclaim as a distinguished centre of dental education. Renowned for its commitment to cutting-edge research and problem-based learning, the faculty has been consistently ranked among the top dental schools in the world. At the heart of HKU’s success lies a dedication to preparing students for the future of dentistry with a fusion of innovative teaching methodologies and digital integration – and a vision to nurture not just skilled dentists, but also responsible global

    Going from 2D to 3D – and beyond

    In the rapidly advancing world of dentistry, one Greek clinic's swift shift from 2D imaging to a wide selection of fully integrated tools showcases the transformative power of modern technology. For Dr. Konstantinos Kouvas, dentistry has been a family affair right from the start. Memories of time spent at his father’s clinic taking in the atmosphere played a significant role in shaping his career choice. “I went to the clinic at a very young age and saw how my father worked. I liked the environment and, without any pressure to do so, made the decision early to pursue a career

    Planmeca Viso® G7 helps transform lives along the coast of West Africa

    Planmeca imaging devices are the choice of Mercy Ships organisation, which offers healthcare services on two hospital ships along the West African coast. Planmeca Viso® G7 imaging device was recently installed on the brand-new Global Mercy ship to aid in maxillofacial operations and dental treatments. Mercy Ships is a charity organisation, which offers healthcare services on two hospital ships in West Africa. By visiting coastal cities, the hospital ships can reach a large part of the local population in African low- and middle-income countries. Of the two ships, Africa Mercy

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