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3Shape Charts Sustainable Course

3Shape recently released its 2023 Sustainability Report detailing its
achievements in areas such as climate action, pollution, diversity and
inclusion, employee well-being, responsibility towards consumers
and end-users, governance and integrity. The report also outlines
the company’s five-year plan to inspire sustainability awareness in
the dental industry. “We strongly believe that the more effectively we
integrate sustainability practices into our core business strategy, the
more they will stimulate innovation, promote a positive company
culture and inspire others in the industry to take action,” says CEO
Jakob Just-Bomholt. “We will continue to strengthen 3Shape’s ambitious, and aligned with our business strategy” he adds.
sustainability governance to ensure that goals are both relevant and Visit 3shape.com/esg2023 to read the full report.

Formlabs launches Newest

Ultra Fast Printer

Formlabs launched its newest 3D printer
for the dental industry, the Form 4B, at a
media event recently at its headquarters in
Somerville, MA.
The new flagship resin 3D printer sets a
new standard for additive manufacturing
with Formlabs’ proprietary new Low Force
Display™ (LFD) Print Engine, updates to
the company’s library of industry-leading
resins, new automated post-processing, and
an improved user experience. Form 4B’s up
to five times faster print speeds will unlock
new levels of productivity for dental professionals to improve patient
experience and operational efficiency. What Is IDIOT Syndrome?
“The printer is three to four times faster than the Form 3B printer.
This isn’t overnight fast; it’s while-I-grab-a-coffee fast or while-I-give- IDIOT, which stands for “Internet Derived Information
a-keynote fast,” said CEO and Co-Founder Max Lobovsky during his Obstruction Treatment,” describes a situation where readily
keynote address. “Form 4B is a huge leap not only for Formlabs and available online information hinders proper medical care.
our customers, but also for the entire 3D printing world,” he added. Individuals with IDIOT syndrome, frequently self-diagnose
based on internet searches, which causes them to either ignore
recommended therapies or engage in potentially hazardous
Win a Trip to IDS 2025 from VITA self-medication. This does not mean that there is no use for the
internet as a medical resource. Reputable medical websites and
As part of its centennial celebration,
VITA has launched a 100-year social internet forums can link patients with other people dealing with
media competition. Participants enterby related problems and offer useful information. But the risk is in
creating a post about VITA and using the mistaking the diagnosis of a trained medical practitioner with one
hashtag “#VITA100years”and tagging “@ obtained from a fast internet search.
VITA.” Throughout 2024, VITA will select a The WHO refers to this as a “infodemic,” which has complicated
monthly winner of either a VITA backpack, VITA Easy duck soft toy, the healthcare situation by spreading misinformation about
VITA toolbox or VITA bottle. In addition, all monthly winners will be health and creating an abundance of information in both digital
entered into a grand prize drawing for a trip to IDS 2025 in Cologne, and physical surroundings during an epidemic.
Germany, including travel and accommodations for one person; The internet can be a treasure trove of health information, but
the drawing for the Grand Prize winner will be held by January 15, it can also lead to anxiety and stress if you find yourself constantly
2025. For more information, visit researching symptoms. IDIOT syndrome, can cause you to
https://hs.vita-zahnfabrik.com/en/100-years-competition
misinterpret your symptoms and believe you have a serious illness
that you don’t.

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