Additive Manufacturing (AM) has shown significant progress in medical applications, driven by advancements in materials and methodologies. This overview analyzes the advancements and achievements in AM for the medical industry, focusing on the principal trends identified in the annual report of AM3DP. The article discusses the importance of developing new trends and improving medical applications, highlighting areas such as design and fabrication of prostheses, orthoses, bone tissue reconstruction, organ fabrication, dental applications, and medical device manufacturing. The introduction provides a background on AM, explaining its history, benefits, and classification into seven categories based on material deposition methods, energy sources, or operating principles. The article then delves into the medical applications of AM techniques, including implants, prostheses, orthoses, surgical instruments, and prototypes. It details the advantages and challenges of each application, emphasizing the potential of AM in creating customized and functional medical devices. The latest trends in AM applied to medicine are also discussed, focusing on bioprinting and other new printing methodologies such as four-dimensional (4D), five-dimensional (5D), and six-dimensional (6D) printing. Bioprinting has demonstrated significant growth in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, while 4D, 5D, and 6D printing offer enhanced capabilities in creating dynamic and responsive structures. The article concludes with a discussion on the future directions of these technologies and their potential impact on medical applications. Overall, the article provides a comprehensive overview of the current state and future prospects of AM in the medical field, emphasizing the potential of these technologies to revolutionize healthcare and improve patient outcomes.Additive Manufacturing (AM) has shown significant progress in medical applications, driven by advancements in materials and methodologies. This overview analyzes the advancements and achievements in AM for the medical industry, focusing on the principal trends identified in the annual report of AM3DP. The article discusses the importance of developing new trends and improving medical applications, highlighting areas such as design and fabrication of prostheses, orthoses, bone tissue reconstruction, organ fabrication, dental applications, and medical device manufacturing. The introduction provides a background on AM, explaining its history, benefits, and classification into seven categories based on material deposition methods, energy sources, or operating principles. The article then delves into the medical applications of AM techniques, including implants, prostheses, orthoses, surgical instruments, and prototypes. It details the advantages and challenges of each application, emphasizing the potential of AM in creating customized and functional medical devices. The latest trends in AM applied to medicine are also discussed, focusing on bioprinting and other new printing methodologies such as four-dimensional (4D), five-dimensional (5D), and six-dimensional (6D) printing. Bioprinting has demonstrated significant growth in tissue engineering and regenerative medicine, while 4D, 5D, and 6D printing offer enhanced capabilities in creating dynamic and responsive structures. The article concludes with a discussion on the future directions of these technologies and their potential impact on medical applications. Overall, the article provides a comprehensive overview of the current state and future prospects of AM in the medical field, emphasizing the potential of these technologies to revolutionize healthcare and improve patient outcomes.