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Digital intraoral scanners(IOSs) have become the ongoing trend in contemporary digital orthodontics. This article aims to elaborate the past, present, and future of lOSs from an orthodontist's perspective. We summarized the comparison between digital and conventional impression in literatures. Also, we discussed about the imaging principles and characteristics of different lOSs. Although unable to recommend the single best option, a checklist of consideration when choosing an lOSs was developed after trailing the mainstream commercial products. With technology revolution, embracing the lOSs may be essential for those interested in future digital orthodontic workflow.