December 17, 2025
2025 Rewind
We're feeling retro...spective.
Smart On X 2025 Rewind:
Big Ideas, Bold Moves, & Maximum Momentum
2025 was, like, seriously a defining year for Smart On X—and we’re feeling retro-spective. So grab your neon highlighters and crack open the trapper keepers, because we’re about to party like it’s 1985. We’ve been scribbling notes in the margins, swapping insights with friends, and hoping the teacher doesn’t catch us passing them down the row.
What’s the occasion? Simple: 2025 was rad. We kicked things into overdrive—launching new products, refreshing workflows, and making complex procedures way easier for clinicians everywhere. From major system upgrades to tools that were straight-up gnarly (in the best possible way), every release pushed us forward. So cue the rewind—here’s a look back at the moments that made 2025 completely major and set the stage for an even more epic 2026.
Key Highlights (TL;DR)
- Rapid Set Pickup Acrylic accelerated chairside efficiency.
- The Omnibut brought a single, versatile abutment solution.
- Smart Denture Conversions 2.0 delivered major workflow improvements.
- We launched our Smart Denture Conversions Interactive Training Kit.
- The Smart Denture Conversions Technique Manual was fully redesigned.
- Silicone Dams were introduced for the Smart Denture Conversions protocol.
- SimpleTemp launched as a new standard for screw-retained provisionals.
- We got a new Director of Education.
- Looking Ahead: What's Next for Smart On X (including Omnibut updates and The Implant Faceoff).
New: Rapid Set Pickup Acrylic
We opened 2025 with a product built for speed and simplicity: Rapid Set Pickup Acrylic. Hand-mixable in seconds and ready in under three minutes, this PMMA acrylic deliverrs predictable handling, natural gum color, and syringe-ready convenience—no backfilling required. It became an immediate favorite for clinicians looking to streamline their conversion appointments.
To make your workflows even more efficient, we packaged Rapid Set Pickup Acrylic in convenient pre-dosed vials. There was no more guessing or wasting time measuring powder and monomer—just pour, mix, and get to work in seconds.
For those who prefer measuring on their own, we also offer larger bottles, perfect for custom measurements or for refilling pre-dosed vials.
With options for every workflow, Rapid Set Pickup Acrylic was designed to fit seamlessly into your practice.
Well, Hello There Omnibut
Early in the year, we introduced the Omnibut: an omni-directional multi-unit abutment that can replace straight, 17°, and 30° options. The Omnibut makes it possible to get screw channels where they should be, not where you're restricted to by traditional multi-unit abutments.
With full angulation control in a single abutment, clinicians gain unmatched flexibility, simpler inventory management, and improved patient outcomes. We were thrilled that the Omnibut got FDA 510(k) approval and that we could share this major leap forward in all-on-x components with the dental world.
Traditional multi-unit abutments force compromises—Omnibut eliminates them. Get full angulation control from -30° to +30° (and anywhere in between) for ideal screw channel placement and a slimmer prosthetic.
- Eliminate surgical limitations with unrestricted angulation and less bulk.
- Prioritize patient care with healthier tissue, better healing, and superior
aesthetics. - Simplify your inventory by replacing three abutments with one, reducing waste
and cost.
FDA 510(k) approved and available for purchase, the Omnibut is ready to transform your all-on-x workflow.
SDC 2.0 Workflow Improvements
SDC 2.0 introduced meaningful improvements that make conversions faster, cleaner, and more predictable. It eliminates PEEK caps and removes the need to pre-coat tibases, while preserving the same separable fastener workflow you know and trust—now more streamlined than ever. We’ve also added new components to the system, including a prosthesis scan body that makes it easy to capture digital records of your provisional prosthetic created through Smart Denture Conversions.
Pre-Coated TiBase
TiBases in SDC 2.0 now come in a polycarbonate shell that eliminates the need to pre-coat manually with PMMA. On the top of the TIBase is a Breakaway Post for easy placement and handling.
Additionally, Separable Fastener technology was been integrated directly into the TiBase, with a Threaded Post now secured inside the TiBase with polycarbonate that separates during pickup.
Prosthesis Scan Body
Quickly capture a digital record of your converted prosthesis with the Prosthesis Scan Body. Attach to the prosthesis post-conversion, scan in minutes, and import into ExoCad to preserve the exact position, occlusion, and contours established at surgery. A simple way to create a permanent digital reference for remakes, restorations, or future treatment planning.
Cementable TiBases 10-Pack
Another key addition to SDC 2.0 is the Cementable TiBase, which serves as the pivotal connection between our Cementation Aids and Protective Plugs. When all three components are used together, you gain access to Separable Fastener inspired technology that makes the cementation process significantly easier.
The New Interactive Training Kit
In 2025, we took a major step toward making advanced denture conversion workflows more accessible with the launch of our Smart Denture Conversions Interactive Training Kit. Designed as a true hands-on learning experience, the kit gives clinicians and technicians a guided, step-by-step introduction to the Smart Denture Conversion system—bridging the gap between theory and real-world application.
Rather than relying solely on observation or demonstration, the Interactive Training Kit empowers users to engage directly with the process, build confidence, and develop practical skills at their own pace. This initiative reflects our broader commitment in 2025: lowering barriers to adoption, supporting better outcomes, and meeting clinicians and technicians where they are in their learning journey.
The New SDC Technique Manual
To support the new workflow, we released a completely updated SDC Technique Manual—built from the ground up to accompany SDC 2.0. Featuring clarified visuals, enhanced step-by-step guidance, and a brand-new “How It Works” section, the manual gave clinicians a clearer path to predictable results. Available digitally or as a printed copy, it is the go-to resource for mastering the updated system.
Check it Out
Breaking the Dam News
One of 2025's highlights was the debut of our Silicone Dams, designed specifically for the Smart Denture Conversions protocol. Introduced with SDC 2.0 in June, they quickly became a favorite thanks to their built-in peel-away template that streamlines impressions, hole punching, and setup. The reaction was immediate (“Damn, those are nicel”), and clinicians embraced the streamlined process.
Your feedback helped shape what came next. For teams who didn’t always need 10 dams at a time, we launched the Single Arch Dam Conversion Kit with one dam, retaining rings, and PTFE tape. And for those who wanted everything in bulk, we introduced the Dam Starter Bundle, complete with 10 dams, rings, tape, and a hole punch. Together, these options gave clinicians more flexibility than ever and cemented Silicone Dams as one of the most impactful workflow upgrades of 2025.
Oh, and we came up with about every dam pun we could think of when announcing the news. You better dam well check it out, (sorry, once the dam breaks, there’s no stopping it).
Introducing: SimpleTemp
We kicked off fall with a major leap forward for screw-retained temporaries. SimpleTemp, built on Direct Separable Fastener technology, allows clinicians to create stronger, faster, fully retrievable provisionals—all outside the mouth. Fewer frustrations, more predictability, and a dramatic reduction in chair time made this one of our most celebrated releases.
Learn More
Meet Our Director of Education:
Will Wood
In 2025, we were excited to welcome William “Will” Wood as our new Director of Professional Education. Will brings more than two decades of leadership from his career as a Chief Master Sergeant in the United States Air Force, where he oversaw and transformed dental clinics, labs, and residency programs in complex healthcare environments.
At Smart On X, he’s leading the development of hands-on and didactic training for full-arch removable prosthetic systems, helping dentists, lab technicians, and clinical teams master Smart On X workflows with clarity and confidence. Known for uniting surgical, prosthetic, and technical disciplines, Will offers practical, systems-based guidance that improves efficiency and elevates patient outcomes.
We’re thrilled to have him driving the next chapter of
Smart On X education.
Future's So Bright, We Gotta Wear Shades
If 2025 was the year we cleaned things up, streamlined the scene, and rolled out some
seriously rad product breakthroughs, then 2026 is gearing up to be the glow-up year.
We’re talking tighter workflows, rock-solid reliability, and new tools that make the All-on-X journey smoother than a fresh mixtape rewind—from start to finish.
And word on the quad is… we’ve got a few surprises in our Trapper Keeper. New ideas. Big innovations. The kind of stuff that makes you stop mid-hallway and say, “Whoa, dude!”
So tease that hair, grab your letterman jacket, and keep your eyes on the future—what’s coming soon might just redefine what’s possible.
What's Next for Smart On X
The Implant Faceoff
9 Implant Platforms, 10 Questions, 1 Champion.
On January 14, 2026 the arena lights come on and the competition gets real as nine powerhouse doctors go head-to-head, each defending their implant system in a fast-paced, high-stakes showdown.
You’re the judge, casting votes round by round as clinicians make their case across the topics that matter most in implant dentistry. With points awarded every round, and Gold, Silver, and Bronze on the line, expect sharp insights, bold opinions, and nonstop energy.
Moderated by Dr. Brandon Kofford and featuring nine superstar clinicians, this is the most fun you’ll ever have comparing implant platforms.
Will your favorite make the podium?
Omnibut 2.0
Big improvements are coming to the Omnibut—so big, we had to call it Omnibut 2.0. Just weeks away, this next evolution is built for even stronger digital compatibility, with smart updates that make adoption easier and workflows smoother for clinicians.
Stay tuned. This upgrade is worth the wait.
Thank You to Our Customers & Partners
As we close out 2025, we want to extend a heartfelt thank you to our customers and partners. Your trust, feedback, and collaboration continue to shape the work we do every day. You push us to innovate, challenge us to improve, and inspire us to keep raising the bar. We’re grateful to be part of your journey—and excited to keep building alongside you in 2026 and beyond.
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