--- title: Renew Digital Learning Hub description: Browse through Renew Digital's vast library of informational articles and other interesting news. --- [![Renew Logo](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/RENEW%20DIGITAL%20LOGO%20TD%20Web.png?width=225&height=90&name=RENEW%20DIGITAL%20LOGO%20TD%20Web.png "Renew Logo")](https://www.renewdigital.com/) Open main menu Close main menu - [**844-220-4963**](tel:844-220-4963) - [buy](https://www.renewdigital.com/buy/) - BY MODALITY - [Panoramic](https://www.renewdigital.com/panoramic) - [Cephalometric](https://www.renewdigital.com/cephalometric) - [Cone Beam](https://www.renewdigital.com/cone-beam) - [Intraoral Scanners](https://www.renewdigital.com/intraoral-scanners) - BY SPECIALTY - [General Dentistry](https://www.renewdigital.com/general-dentistry) - [Orthodontics](https://www.renewdigital.com/orthodontics) - [Endodontics](https://www.renewdigital.com/endodontics) - [Implants](https://www.renewdigital.com/implants) - [Oral Surgery](https://www.renewdigital.com/oral-surgery) - [Sleep](https://www.renewdigital.com/sleep) - CONE BEAM - [Small Field of View](https://www.renewdigital.com/small-field-of-view) - [Medium Field of View](https://www.renewdigital.com/medium-field-of-view) - [Large Field of View](https://www.renewdigital.com/large-field-of-view) - BY BRAND - [Carestream Dental](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/carestream-dental) - [Gendex](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/gendex) - [i-CAT](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/i-CAT) - [Instrumentarium](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/instrumentarium) - [iTero](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/itero) - [DEXIS](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/DEXIS) - [Medit](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/medit) - [Planmeca](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/planmeca) - [Sirona](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/sirona) - [Vatech](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/vatech) - [View All](https://www.renewdigital.com/brands/) - RESOURCES - [Financing](https://renewdigital.oneplacecapital.com/) - [FAQs](https://www.renewdigital.com/frequently-asked-questions/) - [Careers](https://www.renewdigital.com/careers/) - [SELL](https://www.renewdigital.com/sell/) - [X-RAYS](https://www.renewdigital.com/sell/) - [INTRAORAL SCANNERS](https://www.renewdigital.com/sell-intraoral-scanners/) - [TRADE-IN](https://www.renewdigital.com/trade-in/) - [X-RAYS](https://www.renewdigital.com/trade-in/) - [INTRAORAL SCANNERS](https://www.renewdigital.com/trade-in-intraoral-scanners/) - [FLASH SALE](https://www.renewdigital.com/flash-sale/) - [ABOUT](https://www.renewdigital.com/about/) - [ABOUT US](https://www.renewdigital.com/about-us/) - [CAREERS](https://www.renewdigital.com/careers/) - [REVIEWS](https://birdeye.com/renew-digital-144492804498797) - [SUPPORT](https://www.renewdigital.com/support/) - [BLOG](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog) - [844-220-4963](tel:844-220-4963) - [Contact Us](https://www.renewdigital.com/contact-us/) # RENEW DIGITAL LEARNING HUB Select Category ALLIED STAR CARESTREAM DENTAL CBCT Ceph X-Ray Dental Cone Beam DEXIS ENDODONTICS ERGONOMICS FULL ARCH IMPLANTS GENDEX GENERAL DENTISTRY i-CAT I/O SCANNERS IMPLANTS INSTRUMENTARIUM iTERO iTero Scanner iTero scanners KAVO MEDIT ORAL SURGERY ORTHODONTICS PAN/CEPH PANORAMIC PEDIATRIC DENTISTRY PERIODONTICS PLANMECA SIRONA SLEEP TEAM MEMBER SPOTLIGHT VATECH ![orthodontic cbct](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hubfs/BLOG%20IMAGES%20(750%20%C3%97%20420%20px)%20(2)-1.png) [CBCT,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/cbct) [ORTHODONTICS](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/orthodontics) ### [The Orthodontist’s Guide to 3D Cone Beam Machines](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/theorthodontists-guide-to-3d-cone-beam-machines) November 5, 2026 We just got back from this year’s AAO Annual Meeting hosted in beautiful New Orleans! Upon our return, we started reflecting on all we gleaned from the show, including prevalent technology and methodology trends. One item that seems to stand out every year is dental cone beam computed tomography (CBCT). Not so much as whether IF they are using CBCT, as much as HOW they’re using and WHAT KIND of equipment is best. ![Frank Tagye](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-05-18%20at%204.21.12%20PM.png?width=45&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-05-18%20at%204.21.12%20PM.png) [Frank Tagye](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/author/frank-tagye) [Read More](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/theorthodontists-guide-to-3d-cone-beam-machines) ![straumann scanners](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hubfs/BLOG%20IMAGES%20(750%20%C3%97%20420%20px)%20(88)-1.png) [I/O SCANNERS,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/i-o-scanners) [ALLIED STAR](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/allied-star) ### [The History of Alliedstar and Its Acquisition by Straumann Group](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/history-of-alliedstar-and-its-acquisition-by-straumann-group) November 3, 2026 **How a relatively unknown intraoral scanner manufacturer became part of one of the biggest names in dentistry.** ![Team Renew](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Renew_Digital_.Circle.png?width=45&name=Renew_Digital_.Circle.png) [Team Renew](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/author/team-renew) [Read More](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/history-of-alliedstar-and-its-acquisition-by-straumann-group) ![used dental equipment](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hubfs/BLOG%20IMAGES%20(750%20%C3%97%20420%20px)%20(29)-1.png) [PANORAMIC,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/panoramic) [PAN/CEPH,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/pan-ceph) [CBCT](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/cbct) ### [Why Over 25,000 Dentists Are Searching Google for “Used Dental Equipment](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/why-over-25000-dentists-are-searching-google-for-used-dental-equipment) October 29, 2026 The demand for **[used dental equipment](https://www.renewdigital.com/)** has grown significantly as more dentists recognize its value as a cost-effective and sustainable alternative to buying new. 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When to Repair, Replace or Upgrade](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/how-long-should-dental-imaging-equipment-last-when-to-repair-replace-or-upgrade) October 27, 2026 Dental imaging equipment is one of the largest technology investments a practice will make. 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Pricing Forecasts & Predictions](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/how-much-will-a-dental-cbct-machine-cost-in-2027-pricing-forecasts-predictions) October 20, 2026 If you're considering adding cone beam computed tomography (CBCT) to your dental practice in 2027, one of your first questions is probably a simple one: **How much is a...** ![Frank Tagye](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Screen%20Shot%202022-05-18%20at%204.21.12%20PM.png?width=45&name=Screen%20Shot%202022-05-18%20at%204.21.12%20PM.png) [Frank Tagye](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/author/frank-tagye) [Read More](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/how-much-will-a-dental-cbct-machine-cost-in-2027-pricing-forecasts-predictions) ![alliedstar scanners](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hubfs/BLOG%20IMAGES%20(750%20%C3%97%20420%20px)%20(84)-1.png) [I/O SCANNERS,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/i-o-scanners) [GENERAL DENTISTRY,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/general-dentistry) [ALLIED STAR](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/allied-star) ### [Why Alliedstar Isn't Just an Orthodontic Scanner](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/why-alliedstar-isnt-just-an-orthodontic-scanner) October 13, 2026 ## What General Dentists Should Know About Bringing Alliedstar Into the Everyday Digital Workflow If you know Alliedstar, there's a good chance you know the brand from... ![Stephen Roberts](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hs-fs/hubfs/Untitled%20design%20(35)-1.png?width=45&name=Untitled%20design%20(35)-1.png) [Stephen Roberts](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/author/stephen-roberts) [Read More](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/why-alliedstar-isnt-just-an-orthodontic-scanner) ![planmeca cbct romexis software review](https://learn.renewdigital.com/hubfs/Planmeca%20CBCT%20(3).png) [CBCT,](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/cbct) [PLANMECA](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/tag/planmeca) ### [Planmeca ProMax 3D Imaging Software Review: Romexis](https://learn.renewdigital.com/blog/planmeca-promax-3d-imaging-software-review-romexis) October 8, 2026 Romexis is the 3D dental imaging software from world-renowned dental imaging equipment manufacturer, Planmeca. 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