3dMD Benefits

3dMD provides state-of-the-art 3D surface imaging systems and 3D treatment and simulation software to enable doctors to simply assess and evaluate the external surface of the patient and/or complement and enhance CT/CBCT patient imaging initiatives.

3dMD Imaging Systems

3dMD imaging systems are the most widely used ultra-fast, high-precision (≤0.2mm) 3D surface imaging devices in practices, hospitals, and teaching institutions worldwide with an outstanding reputation for accuracy, speed (1.5 milliseconds), and dependability. A natural companion to CBCT, 3dMD registers 1:1 to correct CBCT surface artifacts caused by patient movement during the duration of the scan; compensate for soft tissue compression from CBCT stabilization aids (i.e. chin cup); eliminate soft tissue draping from supine devices; supplement missing anatomical data (i.e. nose); and capture nature head position.

3dMD’s imaging systems are simple to use by every member of the clinical support team and can be easily integrated into any standard patient documentation protocol. With ~1.5 millisecond capture speed, 3dMD’s systems are effectively instantaneous and especially suited for imaging young restless children. Clinicians and dental specialists can use 3dMD’s imaging technique on a routine basis as there is no radiation or other side effects usually associated with invasive imaging techniques. Pre- and post-treatment surface conditions can be monitored in a variety of patient postures and expressions throughout the treatment cycle.

3dMD Treatment & Simulation Software

With 12 years of 3D product development expertise, 3dMD has taken a fresh approach to building its 3dMDvultus software to provide healthcare professionals with an efficient, easy-to-use, rich 3D patient treatment platform built on an industrial-strength communication platform. 3dMDvultus fuses the 3dMD surface with the CT/CBCT image (and digital dental study models) to enable a patient treatment platform where it is easy to assess, plan, monitor, evaluate, and simulate patient treatments and surgery.

To address the software application requirements of the demanding dental and medical communities, 3dMD has implemented a business formula that combines 3dMD’s world leading software development skills with the pre-eminent specialty knowledge of domain experts who have joined 3dMD’s advisory team.

3dMDvultus’ powerful soft tissue simulation model is founded on the vision and career work of Stephen Schendel, MD, DDS, Professor of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University Medical Center. Dr Schendel has been a full-time faculty member of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University Medical School since 1989. He is a Professor and former Chief of the Division of Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery at Stanford University Medical Center, in addition to the former Chief of Plastic Surgery at Lucille Salter Packard Children's Hospital and Chief of Surgery. He is currently Director of the Craniofacial Surgery Program at this hospital. Board-certified in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery and Plastic Surgery, Dr Schendel is a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons and a Fellow in the American Academy of Pediatrics.

To address the functionality and requirements associated with software workflow and efficiency from a busy practice standpoint, 3dMD works closely with David Hatcher, DDS, MSc, an internationally recognized expert in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology and TM disorders. In addition to his private practice (ddi Imaging Center), he holds a faculty appointment at the University of California, San Francisco, as well as lectures regularly to medical and dental organizations around the world. ddi Imaging Center is one of Northern California’s most advanced imaging centers serving the dental, medical, and orthodontic communities in the Sacramento area since 1995. Dr. Hatcher received his DDS. degree from the University of Washington in 1973 and was granted a specialty degree in Oral and Maxillofacial Radiology in 1982 and a MSc in 1983 from the graduate program in radiology at the University of Toronto. While an Associate Professor and Chairman of the Division of Radiology for five years at the University of Alberta, Dr Hatcher was the Director of the Temporomandibular Joint Investigation Unit and Clinic.

To address sleep disorder analysis and simulation, 3dMD works closely with internationally-renowned pioneers in the surgical treatment of obstructive sleep apnea syndrome Nelson B Powell, MD, DDS and Robert W Riley, MD, MS, DDS. Dr. Powell graduated with a DDS in 1974 from the University Of California School Of Dentistry, San Francisco, followed by medical school at the University Of Washington School Of Medicine (Seattle, Washington). He then joined the Stanford University Medical Center (Stanford, California) Department of Surgery, completing an internship and residency in Head and Neck Surgery Otolaryngology in June 1983. Dr. Powell has been associated with Stanford University Hospital for the past 29 years and is also in private practice. He holds the following academic credentials at Stanford Medical Center: Adjunct Clinical Professor of Sleep Disorders Medicine & Research, and Adjunct Clinical Professor Department of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery. He is a Diplomat of the American Board of Otolaryngology Head and Neck Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. Although Dr. Powell’s primary focus is the diagnosis and treatment of sleep disorders he continues to do maxillofacial surgery for skeletal facial deformities as well as facial plastic surgery. Dr. Powell has shared his expertise by teaching residents, fellows and post graduate physicians in the US, Europe and Asia. Dr. Robert Riley attended the University of California, San Francisco earning a DDS and M. S. (Pharmacology) degrees in l972. Riley then attended the University of Alabama, Birmingham earning a M.D. degree in l977. Surgical specialty training included residencies in Oral and Maxillofacial Surgery from the University of California, Los Angeles and Otolaryngology/ Head and Neck Surgery from Stanford University. Dr. Riley has continued his clinical affiliation with the Stanford University School of Medicine since 1982. Clinical appointments include Clinical Professor of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery and Clinical Associate Professor of Behavioral Science (Sleep Medicine). He is Diplomat of the American Board of Otolaryngology/Head and Neck Surgery, a Fellow of the American College of Surgeons, and a Fellow of the American Academy of Facial Plastic and Reconstructive Surgery. His 25 years of clinical practice and research have revolved around surgery of the facial skeleton and airway reconstruction as it relates to sleep disordered breathing (sleep apnea).