As of August 2026, the Red Dot Design Award remains one of the most prestigious international design competitions, evaluating products across functionality, ergonomics, innovation, and aesthetic quality. For dental professionals across Ontario and the Greater Toronto Area, the TRIOS MOVE Pro's recognition signals a broader shift in how operatory equipment is being designed — with patient communication and clinical workflow flexibility taking centre stage alongside raw scanning performance.
What the TRIOS MOVE Pro Actually Does
The TRIOS MOVE Pro is a chairside cart — not a scanner itself, but the workstation that houses one. It was launched in 2025 as a purpose-built companion for 3Shape's TRIOS intraoral scanner line. What sets it apart from generic medical carts is that every component — the screen, scanner cradle, PC, cable routing, battery, and accessories — lives in a single vertical structure rather than being bolted together from separate pieces.
According to 3Shape, the design goal was to reduce visual clutter in the operatory while keeping everything a clinician needs within arm's reach. The result is a unit with a slimmer profile than traditional scanner-on-cart setups, with the technical components (computer, battery) housed in the weighted base for stability without adding bulk at eye level.
Key Technical Features
- 18.5-inch Full HD touchscreen: Large enough for chairside case presentations and scan reviews. Mounted on an adjustable swivel arm so both clinician and patient can view the display.
- Height-adjustable tray: Ergonomic positioning that adapts to seated or standing workflows — critical for practices where multiple clinicians share equipment across operatories.
- Built-in battery: Approximately 30 minutes of cordless operation, allowing the cart to move between treatment rooms without requiring a power outlet at every stop.
- Rounded edges and smooth surfaces: Designed specifically for clinical environments where disinfection protocols require easy-to-clean surfaces without crevices that harbour contamination.
What the Red Dot Jury Said
The Red Dot jury's official statement praised the system's integration of three typically separate design priorities: "The system architecture of TRIOS MOVE Pro combines mobility, ergonomic adaptability, and digital visualization, supporting flexible workflows and transparent communication with patients."
The emphasis on "transparent communication" is noteworthy. The jury recognized that the cart's design isn't just about making the clinician's workflow easier — it's about making the scanning process visible and understandable to the person in the chair. An 18.5-inch screen facing the patient, showing real-time scans of their own teeth, is fundamentally different from a clinician hunched over a laptop on a counter.
What 3Shape's Leadership Says
3Shape CEO Jacob Vishof Paulsen described the recognition as an honour, stating that "great design brings together performance, usability, and aesthetics." Chief Designer Eskild Hansen added that "a central focus was to simplify the user experience, despite integrating multiple advanced functions." These comments point to a design philosophy that prioritizes reducing cognitive and physical friction — fewer cables to manage, fewer separate devices to position, fewer steps between scanning and showing a patient what's happening in their mouth.
The Bigger Picture: Why Equipment Design Matters for Canadian Practices
For dental practices in Toronto, Mississauga, Brampton, Markham, and across the GTA, the decision to invest in digital scanning technology goes beyond choosing which scanner captures the most accurate impression. The operatory experience — how equipment looks, moves, and integrates into the clinical space — directly affects patient perception, treatment acceptance, and daily workflow efficiency.
Patient Communication and Case Acceptance
According to industry data, practices that use chairside displays to show patients real-time scans and treatment simulations report higher case acceptance rates than those that rely solely on verbal explanations. The TRIOS MOVE Pro's large touchscreen and patient-facing design are built specifically for this use case. When a patient can see their own fractured cusp or receding margin in high definition, the conversation about a crown shifts from abstract to concrete.
Multi-Operatory Mobility
Many Ontario practices operate with three to six treatment rooms but may not need — or be able to justify — a dedicated scanner in each. A mobile cart with 30 minutes of battery life can serve multiple operatories from a single unit. The TRIOS MOVE Pro's caster-and-battery design targets exactly this workflow, reducing the capital outlay of digital scanning adoption.
Infection Control Considerations
The Royal College of Dental Surgeons of Ontario (RCDSO) and the Provincial Infectious Diseases Advisory Committee (PIDAC) set clear expectations for surface disinfection between patients. Equipment with complex geometries, exposed cables, and hard-to-reach joints creates infection prevention and control (IPAC) headaches. 3Shape specifically designed the TRIOS MOVE Pro with rounded edges and smooth surfaces to address this — though practices should independently verify that any new equipment meets their specific IPAC protocols before purchasing.
Context: 3Shape's Track Record and the Intraoral Scanner Market
3Shape reports that its TRIOS scanners have scanned more than 35 million patients as of late 2025, a 24% year-over-year increase. The company states that intraoral scanner penetration now exceeds 60% in the United States and Northern Europe. Canadian adoption rates are not broken out separately in available data, but the trend is clear: digital impressions are becoming standard practice rather than early-adopter technology.
The TRIOS MOVE Pro is 3Shape's tenth Red Dot award winner, following recognition for earlier TRIOS scanner generations and the TRIOS MOVE+ cart. This consistent design recognition distinguishes 3Shape from competitors whose engineering focus skews more heavily toward scan speed and accuracy specifications than overall clinical environment design.
Pro Tip: If you're evaluating intraoral scanner systems for your practice, don't limit your comparison to scan speed and accuracy alone. Request in-office demonstrations that include the full cart/workstation setup. Assess how the unit moves between operatories, how quickly it boots from battery, and how easily surfaces can be disinfected between patients. These practical factors have a bigger impact on daily workflow than marginal differences in scan resolution.
Considerations for Canadian Buyers
Canadian dental professionals interested in the TRIOS MOVE Pro should confirm current pricing and availability through authorized Canadian distributors. Digital scanning equipment represents a significant capital investment, and several factors specific to the Canadian market deserve consideration:
- Currency impact: Equipment priced in USD or EUR will be affected by the CAD exchange rate. Factor in the current rate when comparing quoted prices against published US pricing.
- CDA and provincial benefits: Check whether your provincial dental association offers group purchasing programs or equipment financing that includes digital scanning technology.
- Integration: Verify compatibility with your existing practice management software and any lab partnerships. 3Shape's open architecture supports multiple CAD/CAM systems, but confirming specific integrations before purchase prevents surprises.
- Training and support: Ensure Canadian-based technical support and training are available. Downtime on a scanner that serves multiple operatories has a direct production impact.
Pro Tip: Before committing to any scanner system, ask the distributor for references from at least two Canadian practices of similar size and specialty. Nothing replaces firsthand feedback from a colleague who has lived with the equipment through a full cycle of software updates, warranty claims, and daily use.
What This Means Going Forward
The Red Dot recognition for the TRIOS MOVE Pro reflects a maturing digital dentistry market where raw technical specifications are table stakes and the competitive edge has shifted to user experience, patient engagement, and clinical environment design. For Canadian practices evaluating their next technology investment, the message is straightforward: how equipment fits into your operatory matters as much as what it can do on a spec sheet.
EBIKO Dental will continue monitoring developments in digital dentistry technology and their impact on Canadian dental practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What did the TRIOS MOVE Pro win the Red Dot Award for in 2026?
The 3Shape TRIOS MOVE Pro Scanner Cart won the 2026 Red Dot Design Award for its integrated vertical architecture that combines an 18.5-inch touchscreen, scanner dock, battery, and PC into a single mobile unit. The jury recognized its combination of mobility, ergonomic adaptability, and patient-facing digital visualization capabilities.
Q: Is the 3Shape TRIOS MOVE Pro available in Canada?
The TRIOS MOVE Pro launched in 2025 and is distributed through 3Shape's authorized dealer network. Canadian dental professionals should contact authorized Canadian distributors directly for current pricing, availability, and warranty terms specific to the Canadian market.
Q: How does a mobile scanner cart benefit a multi-operatory dental practice?
A mobile scanner cart like the TRIOS MOVE Pro allows a single intraoral scanning system to serve multiple treatment rooms, reducing the capital cost of equipping every operatory with its own scanner. The built-in battery provides approximately 30 minutes of cordless operation, enabling movement between rooms without requiring dedicated power outlets at each station.