iTero Intraoral Scanner, 2820 Orchard Parkway, San Jose, CA (2026)

07/21/2026

The most valuable gain for a busy practice is time.

Running a high-volume, multi-location practice completing dozens of scans daily? That’s Dr. Jessica Itani’s reality.

In Dr. Itani's practice, after switching to the iTero Lumina™ scanner, her team's average scan time halved from two minutes to one minute per scan, and by leveraging the scanner's auto-upload feature for Invisalign® case submissions, they eliminated the need for separate DSLR intraoral photography altogether.

The combined result: For Dr. Itani's seven-location practice, this translated into an estimated 910 hours* in annual time savings across her seven locations, the equivalent of a staff member working at 44% capacity for a full year.

Two changes drove this outcome:

-Faster scanning: The iTero Lumina™ scanner's 3× larger field of view¹ captures more surface area in every pass, helping to reduce scan time across a high daily volume.
-Fewer steps: Scan-derived images replaced DSLR intraoral photography for Invisalign® case submissions,² removing an average of two additional minutes per patient from the workflow.

Read the full case study to see how Dr. Itani's team made it work across seven locations: https://bit.ly/iTero_New-Patient-Exams

¹ The iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner offers 3× larger field of view designed for more surface area capture enabling faster scanning. Compared to the field of view of the iTero Element™ 5D imaging system, when the iTero Lumina™ scanning distance is 12 mm. Data on file at Align Technology, as of November 15, 2023.
² The iTero Lumina™ scanner eliminates the need for intraoral photos for Invisalign® case submission only.
* Scan time and 910-hour estimate based on Dr. Jessica Itani's individual practice case study (7 locations). Individual results may vary depending on practice size, workflow, patient volume, and staff.

07/15/2026

Accurate margins start with the right technique.

From occlusal to lingual to buccal, scanning a single unit crown with the iTero Lumina™ scanner is designed to be fluid and intuitive. The rocking, circular motion around the prep tooth ensures the margin and contact areas are captured from every angle, in a single continuous pass.

Watch the full tutorial here: https://bit.ly/iTero-Single-Unit-Crown

Have a scanning tip of your own? Share it in the comments.

07/08/2026

That feeling when your clinic gets a serious scanner upgrade...and all the possibilities that come with it. At the heart of the iTero Lumina™ scanner is iTero Multi-Direct Capture™ (MDC) technology, engineered to raise the bar on what a scan can deliver:

✨Captures more: A 3× larger field of view¹ means more surface area in every pass, simplifying even the most challenging anatomy.
✨Captures faster: Scanning speed up to 2× faster² compared to the iTero Element™ 5D imaging system, helping to streamline workflows and reduce chair time.
✨Captures accurately: Superior full-jaw accuracy compared to all competitors tested,³ supporting confident, predictable results.

We love this video from Trites Orthodontics, who recently upgraded to the iTero Lumina scanner and says it best themselves – “no goop, no gag, just precision!”

If the iTero Lumina scanner is part of your daily workflow, we would love to hear how it is making a difference. Share your experience in the comments, or tag us in your next post.

¹ The iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner offers 3× larger field of view designed for more surface area capture enabling faster scanning. Compared to the field of view of the iTero™ Element™ 5D imaging system, when the iTero™ Lumina™ intraoral scanner's scanning distance is 12 mm. Data on file at Align Technology, as of November 15, 2023.
² Compared to the iTero Element™ 5D imaging system with tolerance AVE=±0.1 operating at a working distance from 0–20 mm. Data on file at Align Technology, as of November 15, 2023.
³ Based on bench testing conducted using ADA/ANSI 132 standard model simulating "long distance accuracy (full jaw measurement)" in July 2024. Tested scanners: iTero™ Lumina™; Trios 5; CS3800; Medit i700; Allied Star. Results: The accuracy of iTero™ Lumina™ was significantly higher than all 4 competitors, with a reduction of total error ranging 0.11%–0.46%. Data on file at Align Technology, as of August 26, 2024.

06/25/2026

Not that we’re eavesdropping, but… did you say, "the perfect choice for restorative dentistry"?

“The perfect choice for restorative dentistry,” says Dr. Karla Soto, recognizing that the iTero Lumina™ scanner is not just a scanning tool. Instead, for Dr. Soto it is the thread that connects every stage of the patient journey, from initial consultation and diagnostics through to patient communication and treatment planning, all within a single, integrated workflow.

When a scanner can do more, so can the clinician. And when the clinician can do more, patient experience skyrockets.

Watch the reel to hear Dr. Soto share how the iTero Lumina scanner supports her restorative practice from start to finish. And share with us in the comments your favorite thing about your iTero scanner.

06/17/2026

What does end-to-end digital dentistry look like for a young patient with complex needs?

At Artist Dental Clinic in Taichung City, Taiwan, Dr. Yi Jyun Chen treated a young patient with multiple carious lesions. Dr. Chen delivered same-day 3D-printed resin crowns using the iTero™ Design Suite, going from preparation scan to crowns ready for cementation in under 20 minutes.

At the follow-up appointment, Dr. Chen used the iTero Lumina™ scanner to compare the patient's current condition against the initial scan, giving both the clinical team and the patient's parents a clear, visual confirmation of the treatment's success.

Read the full case study to see how an end-to-end digital workflow supported this case from first consultation to post-treatment monitoring: https://bit.ly/iTero_End-to-End-Workflows

06/09/2026

Precision during the scan means confidence at every stage that follows.

From a single-unit crown to a full-arch restoration, clinics recognize that the margin for error in dentistry is small. Precise digital impressions can mean restorations that fit the first time, fewer reappointments, and a better experience for both patient and clinician.

The iTero Lumina™ intraoral scanner is built with this in mind. A single iTero Lumina scan is within accuracy thresholds of photogrammetry for full-arch implant restorations* – matching the established gold standard in a simple and efficient workflow. Because when the data is right from the start, everything that follows is stronger.

Discover what the iTero Lumina scanner can deliver for your restorative workflows: https://bit.ly/iTero_General-Dentistry

*Based on bench testing conducted in January 2025 according to ISO 20896-2:2023 vs. Ground truth: Imetric icam 4D Photogrammetry system; Sample size: n=10; 5 upper arch model (All-on-6) and 5 lower arch model (All-on-4). Thresholds were defined as Horizontal error less than 50µm ; Vertical error less than 30µm 2 & Angular deviation less than 0.4o

06/04/2026

The headline writes itself: 3x GP patient conversion rate increase with Invisalign® Outcome Simulator Pro¹.

That’s right: GP patients who visualised their potential treatment outcome with Invisalign Outcome Simulator Pro accepted Invisalign treatment at three times the rate of patients who did not receive it.

The new Smile Video capability within Invisalign Outcome Simulator Pro brings potential future smiles to life, combining in-face visualisation with a dynamic Smile Video to help patients understand what treatment could mean for them. When understanding increases, so does confidence, both in the consultation room and out.

Visit https://bit.ly/iTero-Home to explore Invisalign Outcome Simulator Pro and see how Smile Video can support your patient conversations.

¹ Based on a comparison of accepted ClinCheck® treatment plans from 9.6 million GP patients in cases where Invisalign® Outcome Simulator Pro™ was used vs. cases where it was not used. Invisalign® Outcome Simulator Pro™ visualizes potential Invisalign® treatment outcomes using 3D Model, In-Face Visualization, and Smile Video. Data on File at Align Technology, as of November 5, 2025.

05/27/2026

Where does your lab lose time? We know it’s usually not in the design, and often in the steps before design even begins.

With the iTero-exocad Connector™, case files move directly from MyiTero™ portal into exocad™ software, removing the need for manual downloads, uploads, and file handling in between. So, instead of managing files, your team can move straight into design.

✔️ Cases arrive ready to go.
✔️ Fewer manual touchpoints across the workflow.
✔️ A more connected clinic-to-lab experience.

Explore how a more integrated workflow can support your lab: https://bit.ly/iTero_Practice_Labs

05/26/2026

You can just explain it, or you can show it too. The Align™ Oral Health Suite helps bring your clinical insights to life with clear, visual tools built to help patients understand what they’re seeing.

That shift from telling to showing can change how patients engage, and how confidently they move forward with treatment. It is no surprise that so many doctors report increased practice revenue when integrating the Align Oral Health Suite into their consultations¹.

Because when patients see the full picture, decisions become easier. How do you use the Align Oral Health Suite? Tell us in the comments.

¹ Based on a global survey in October 2023 of Invisalign trained GPs (n=27) from NA, APAC, and EMEA who used the Align Oral Health Suite 20 times or more during the global limited market release period of August 2023 to October 2023. Data on file at Align Technology, as of November 17, 2023.

05/19/2026

Reduce the pause between diagnosis and delivery.

Single-visit dentistry is about compressing the journey from scan to delivery into one appointment, when clinically appropriate. It can reduce handoffs and help patients move from “I will think about it” to “Let’s do it.” That is where iTero™ Design Suite powered by exocad™ software comes in. It brings scan, design, and in-practice production into a single, connected workflow, helping you:

• Support practice efficiency: Designed to enable a greater number of in-practice dental treatments and shorten time to treatment.
• Experience simple design capabilities: Intuitive design, enhanced with additional visual insights from intraoral camera and iTero™ NIRI technology (Near Infra-Red Imaging).
• Produce in-house with seamless integration to a broad range of 3D printers¹ and chairside mills².

With the right tools, single-visit dentistry becomes more accessible for both clinicians and patients.

¹ iTero Design Suite integrates with 3D Systems NextDent, ASIGA, DEKEMA, Desktop Health, Formlabs GmbH, Phrozen 3D, SprintRay, Way2Production GmbH, Kulzer Cara, Ackuretta, WhipMix, DWS, HeyGears, Microlay, MiiCraft, nexa3D, Planmeca, Prusa Medical, rapidshape, UNIZ, Shining 3D, Mogassam.
² iTero Design Suite supports following milling units: Imes-Icore, Zenotech, Wieland, DG shape, Up3D, MB-Mills, Yenadent, VHF (with MillBox connection).

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