Stotfold Dental Clinic Group Invests in Multiple iTero Lumina Scanners Across Its Practices
Stotfold [United Kingdom], July 28: Stotfold Dental Clinic Group has announced a significant investment in digital dentistry through the introduction of multiple iTero Lumina intraoral scanners across its practices.
The investment forms part of the independently owned dental group’s continued efforts to modernise the patient experience, strengthen treatment planning and provide its clinical teams with access to advanced digital scanning and visualisation technology.
Led by owner and Principal Dentist Dr Sesh Rao, the group operates dental practices in Stotfold, Shefford and Melbourn, providing general, preventative, restorative, implant, cosmetic and orthodontic dental care to patients across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
The introduction of multiple scanners will allow the technology to be incorporated more widely into everyday patient care across the group, rather than being limited to individual clinicians or selected treatments.
Advancing the Digital Patient Experience
The iTero Lumina is a new generation of intraoral scanner developed by Align Technology, the company behind the Invisalign clear aligner system.
The scanner captures detailed, photorealistic three-dimensional models of a patient’s teeth and oral structures. These digital models can be used to support clinical assessments, treatment planning and communication between dentists, patients and dental laboratories.
Its Multi-Direct Capture technology provides a wider field of view and captures images from multiple angles, helping dental professionals scan areas that can traditionally be more challenging to record.
The system supports comprehensive orthodontic, restorative and implant workflows, allowing it to be used across a wide range of treatments rather than solely for Invisalign clear aligners.
For patients, digital scanning can provide an alternative to conventional dental impressions, which normally involve placing impression material and trays inside the mouth. Instead, the clinician moves the scanner carefully around the patient’s teeth to produce a digital three-dimensional model.
This can provide a more comfortable and engaging experience, particularly for nervous patients or those who find traditional dental impressions difficult.
Supporting Clearer Treatment Conversations
Alongside its clinical applications, the iTero Lumina technology is designed to help patients better understand their oral health and available treatment options.
Photorealistic digital models allow clinicians to show patients detailed images of their teeth during an appointment. Areas of concern can be highlighted visually, helping patients understand the reasons behind treatment recommendations and ask more informed questions about their care.
The scanners can also support digital planning for Invisalign treatment, restorative dentistry, dental implants, crowns, bridges and other cosmetic or functional dental procedures.
Dr Sesh Rao, owner and Principal Dentist of Stotfold Dental Clinic Group, said:
“Investing in multiple iTero Lumina scanners represents an important step forward for our practices and reflects our commitment to delivering modern, patient-centred dentistry.
“We have always believed that investing in the right technology can improve both the quality of the clinical information available to our dentists and the experience patients have while they are with us.
“The ability to create highly detailed digital scans gives our clinicians an excellent tool for assessing, planning and explaining treatment. Patients can see a clear three-dimensional model of their own teeth, which can make complex dental information much easier to understand.
“Digital scanning can also be a considerably more pleasant experience for patients who find traditional impressions uncomfortable. This is especially important to us because we regularly care for nervous and anxious patients across our practices.
“By investing in multiple scanners, we can make this technology more widely available across the group and incorporate it into a greater number of patient journeys.”
Supporting Orthodontic, Restorative and Implant Dentistry
The iTero Lumina platform includes comprehensive workflows for orthodontic, restorative and implant treatment.
For Invisalign patients, digital scans can be incorporated into the treatment-planning process and used alongside visualisation tools that help demonstrate how a patient’s smile may change during treatment.
For restorative and implant cases, digital scans can support communication between the dental practice and laboratory, helping to create a more connected digital workflow for treatments such as crowns, bridges and implant restorations.
The scanner also includes a high-definition intraoral camera and photorealistic imaging capabilities, providing clinicians with detailed visual information that can support patient assessments and ongoing oral-health discussions.
The technology will complement, rather than replace, the clinical judgement and personal care provided by the group’s dentists. Every patient will continue to receive an individual assessment, with treatment recommendations based on their oral health, circumstances and personal objectives.
Dr Rao added:
“Technology should support the relationship between the patient and their dental team, not replace it.
“When patients can clearly see what their dentist is seeing, it creates a more open and collaborative conversation. They are better able to understand their oral health, consider their options and make informed decisions about their care.
“Our investment in iTero Lumina is ultimately about giving our clinicians better tools and giving our patients a clearer, more comfortable and more informed experience.”
Continued Investment in Modern Dentistry
Stotfold Dental Clinic Group’s investment in multiple iTero Lumina scanners is part of its broader commitment to maintaining modern clinical environments and providing high-quality dental care across its practices.
The group offers routine dental examinations and hygiene appointments alongside emergency dentistry, Invisalign clear aligners, dental implants, cosmetic dentistry, teeth whitening and restorative treatments.
Its practices welcome adults, children, families, new patients and individuals who may feel nervous or anxious about visiting the dentist.
About Stotfold Dental Clinic Group
Stotfold Dental Clinic Group is an independently owned dental group led by owner and Principal Dentist Dr Sesh Rao.
The group operates dental practices in Stotfold, Shefford and Melbourn, serving patients across Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire and Cambridgeshire.
Its clinical teams provide general, preventative, restorative, implant, orthodontic and cosmetic dental treatments, with an emphasis on personalised care, clear communication and creating a comfortable experience for every patient.
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Stotfold Dental Clinic
5 The Avenue
Stotfold
Hitchin
SG5 4LY
Telephone: 01462 731938
Email: [email protected]
Website: stotfolddentalclinic.co.uk