At My Community Dental Centers (MCDC), we’re always looking for ways to enhance patient care and streamline our processes. That’s why we invested in Glidewell’s fastscan.io™ intraoral scanning solution for 15 of our centers in 2024. This innovative technology is set to transform the way we provide dental care by making the process faster, more accurate, and more comfortable for our patients.

What is Glidewell Fastscan.io™ Technology?

The fastscan.io™ featuring Medit® i900® is a premium intraoral scanner that redefines digital impression capturing with its state-of-the-art engineering and design. This scanner is not just an upgrade in dental technology—it’s a game changer. By providing a seamless and comfortable scanning experience, it allows us to capture highly precise digital impressions of the mouth quickly and efficiently, ensuring better outcomes for our patients.

How Does Glidewell Scanning Benefit Our Dental Care Teams and Patients?

At MCDC, providing high-quality dental care is always our top priority, and that means utilizing dental technology that improves both the patient experience and the effectiveness of our care. Here’s how Glidewell scanners are making a difference for our patients in need of restorative care such as crowns, bridges, partials, dentures, bite splints, and space maintainers:

1. Increased Efficiency: With the Glidewell scanner, our dental care teams can complete a full-arch scan more quickly and efficiently than with traditional impressions. Plus, Glidewell’s expert support team is just a click away and able to remotely access scans, review them in real time, and provide immediate feedback. This streamlined process not only gives us more time to focus on patient care but also allows us to serve more individuals without ever compromising on quality. It’s all part of our commitment to expanding access to exceptional dental care for communities across Michigan.
2. Precision and Accuracy: The digital impressions captured by the Glidewell scanner are incredibly detailed, providing the perfect foundation for creating crowns and other restorations. This enhanced accuracy leads to a better fit, reducing the need for adjustments and minimizing follow-up visits. Patients benefit from a more precise restoration, which ultimately leads to a smoother, more comfortable patient care experience.
3. Faster Turnaround Time: One of the most exciting aspects of implementing Glidewell scanners is the dramatic reduction in turnaround times for crowns. What once took weeks can now be completed in just seven days, thanks to the speed and accuracy of the scanner. Patients can enjoy their new crowns sooner, and our team can work more efficiently to meet their needs.
4. Comfort and Convenience for Patients: Traditional impressions often involve messy, uncomfortable materials that can leave patients feeling uneasy. The Glidewell scanner eliminates this issue, offering a more comfortable and less invasive scanning process. A fun plus is patients can actually watch their scans happening in real time. The result? A more pleasant experience for our patients—something we’re proud to offer.

The Impact

Dr. Houda Ghassani, one of our experienced dentists, shares her experience with the Glidewell intraoral scanner:

“Our office started using the Glidewell intraoral scanner one year ago and we have not looked back. The scanner is easier on all of us—doctors, assistants, and the patients. I’ve used the scanner for numerous things like crowns, bridges, partials, mouthguards, and replica dentures. The time it takes to scan, and press send, is amazing—it cuts our lab time in half. There has also been a huge improvement in the quality of fit, which means less time making adjustments. The scanner has really been a game changer!”

Dr. Ghassani’s testimonial highlights the real-world impact that Glidewell technology has had on the quality of care we provide. It’s faster, more accurate, and less stressful for both our team and our patients. By investing in cutting-edge tools like this, we’re making sure that our patients receive the best possible care in the most efficient and comfortable way.

At MCDC, we’re always striving to enhance community health through innovative solutions that benefit both our patients and our dedicated team. Glidewell’s fastscan.io™ intraoral scanner is just one example of how we’re using dental technology to make dental care more accessible, precise, and effective for everyone we serve.

Stay tuned for more updates on how MCDC continues to invest in the future of dental care!