From stone models and wax-ups to full-arch scans and CAD/CAM systems, digital technology has transformed modern dentistry. Today, Canadian practices using digital workflows can deliver faster, more precise, and more comfortable care—especially when paired with a digital dental lab like First Dental Studio.

If you’re still relying on traditional impression materials or analog methods, here’s why going digital will improve outcomes for both you and your patients.

1. Greater Precision, Fewer Remakes

Traditional impressions come with risks: material distortion, poor tray seating, air bubbles, and shipping damage. Digital impressions, on the other hand, use intraoral scanners to create 3D images of the teeth and surrounding structures—instantly.

• No risk of impression shrinkage or tearing
• Accurate margins and bite alignment
• Better-fitting crowns, bridges, and dentures on the first try

With digital files, revisions and remakes are also more efficient. You won’t need to start from scratch—just update the scan or CAD file and we’ll handle the rest.

2. Shorter Treatment Times

Digital technology significantly speeds up the entire treatment process. With intraoral scanning and digital submissions:

• Scans are captured in minutes
• Cases are uploaded instantly to our lab
• Fabrication begins without shipping delays

Whether you’re delivering a crown, nightguard, or digital denture, digital workflows reduce back-and-forth adjustments. That means:

• Fewer appointments per case
• More patients seen per day
• Higher practice productivity and revenue

At First Dental Studio, our Send Case platform lets you upload files directly and track progress in real time.

3. Better Comfort for Patients

Let’s face it—patients don’t enjoy biting into a tray of impression material for several minutes. Gagging, discomfort, and anxiety are common during traditional impressions.

Digital impressions eliminate that process altogether:

• No goopy material
• No mess or cleanup
• Quick, contact-free scan

Most patients actually enjoy seeing a live 3D scan of their teeth on the screen. It makes treatment more interactive and easier to understand. The result: higher patient satisfaction and fewer missed appointments.

4. Improved Case History and Long-Term Care

One of the most underappreciated benefits of digital dentistry is data retention. Traditional models are discarded after use. Digital scans, however, are saved for future reference.

• Easily retrieve patient data for remakes or new restorations
• Track changes in the oral anatomy over time
• Duplicate or adjust appliances with minimal work

This makes follow-up treatments more consistent and allows for true long-term planning in prosthodontics and general care.

5. Competitive Advantage for Canadian Practices

With more patients choosing dentists based on convenience, efficiency, and modern tools, clinics that adopt digital workflows are in a better position to compete.

• Market your practice as tech-forward
• Shorten wait times
• Deliver premium results without the premium fees

And with a digital dental lab like First Dental Studio, you won’t need to change your entire system overnight. We support all major scanners and can help you start with just one service—like nightguards, crowns, or digital dentures.

Work with a Digital Lab That Supports You

Digital dentistry is only as effective as the lab you partner with. At First Dental Studio, we offer:

• Support for STL, PLY, and OBJ file formats
• Fast turnaround times for digital restorations
• Scan review and prep support
• Local Canadian-based lab services

If you’re using scanners like 3Shape TRIOS, DEXIS IS 3800W, or iTero Lumina, we’re ready to accept your files and help you get started.

Ready to Go Digital?

Digital dentistry helps you improve precision, shorten treatment timelines, and make dental care more comfortable for patients. The best part? You don’t have to do it alone.