Digital Dentistry Decoded

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• Is Dental 3D Printing Actually Worth It? Formlabs Reveals the Data 04.06.2026 51min

  Dental 3D printing is growing fast, but only 15% of dental practices are actually using it. Formlabs Dental's Georgio Haddad joins Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny to share the data behind what dentists are really printing, where the technology still falls short, and what it will take for chairside 3D printing to go mainstream.Georgio has spent eight years at Formlabs working across product, marketing, sales, and partnerships, and brings a rare ground-level view of where the dental 3D printing market actually sits versus where the hype says it is.In this episode, they cover Formlabs' move to open all Form 4B and Form 4BL dental printers out of the box, what the real utilization data shows about how dentists and labs are printing differently, why models still dominate at around 60% of all prints despite barely being talked about, the honest picture on 3D printed restorations and whether dentists are genuinely placing them, the direct print aligner race and whether it is ready for clinical adoption, and what the unlock for mass 3D printing adoption in dental practices actually looks like.If you are weighing up a printer purchase or trying to cut through the noise around dental 3D printing, this conversation is a good place to start.---⏱️ Episode Chapters00:00 - Introduction00:24 - Georgio Haddad and 8 years at Formlabs Dental01:10 - Formlabs goes fully open - the strategic shift explained02:46 - Why the previous open material mode did not work03:47 - 50+ third-party resins now validated on the Form 4B05:04 - Open systems as a competitive advantage in the lab market06:06 - Which resin manufacturers have joined the platform07:33 - Lucitone and Dentsply Sirona validation on the Form 4BL10:15 - Is an open platform the future of dental 3D printing?12:04 - Customer psychology and the peace-of-mind factor13:07 - Lessons from CEREC, TRIOS, and intraoral scanner history14:17 - Has material innovation in 3D printing plateaued?16:17 - Direct print aligners - the next big frontier?19:41 - Are intraoral scanners commoditized?21:19 - What is left to innovate in 3D printing?23:38 - Direct print aligners - are they ready for clinical adoption?25:07 - 3D printing penetration data - 15% of practices, 50%+ of ortho26:12 - What will unlock mass adoption in dental clinics?28:17 - Formlabs' edge - the world's largest professional desktop 3D printer manufacturer32:31 - What are dentists actually printing? The real breakdown33:44 - Why utilization rate is the most important metric36:25 - Models dominate at 60%, splints second, restorations at the tail38:15 - Are 3D printed crowns gaining real clinical acceptance?41:57 - Historical parallels - implants, zirconia, and e.max skepticism43:00 - What is coming next from Formlabs Dental?44:59 - Pod printers - market trend or here to stay?50:39 - Closing thoughts and where to find Formlabs Dental🔗 Full written blog:https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/podcast/s04-e10-formlabs-reveals-the-data/---📲 Let's be social! Follow iDD on the following platforms:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/instituteofdigitaldentistryInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/idigitaldentistry/LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/instituteofdigitaldentistryTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@idigitaldentistryX - https://x.com/iDigitalDentist📍Institute of Digital DentistryAt the forefront of digital dentistry education - your digital dentistry journey starts here!https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/📚 Join iDD's Free Academy and get instant access to over 40+ Free digital dentistry courses and eBook PDFs!https://idd.to/freeacademy💻 Check out our online course bundles:https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/bundles/🎙️Listen to our 'Digital Dentistry Decoded with iDD' podcast on your favorite streaming platform now!https://idd.to/podcast#DigitalDentistry #DentalTechnology #Formlabs
• The CAD Problem Killing Chairside 3D Printing Adoption 15.05.2026 50min

  Chairside 3D printing adoption is stuck. Pac-Dent's Ayush Bagla explains why CAD is the bottleneck, and what his team is doing about it.In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny sits down with Ayush Bagla, Managing Director at Pac-Dent and former CEO of Ackuretta, to unpack the real numbers behind 3D printing adoption in dentistry. Only 18% of US clinics have a 3D printer. Of those, most are still only printing models. Ayush argues the missing piece is not the hardware. It is the CAD step, and the cost, training, and time it adds to every chairside case.The conversation covers the Pac-Dent acquisition of Ackuretta and how the two companies are merging analog and digital workflows. Ayush walks through their Chicago Midwinter launches (the SOL SE printer, the Chroma Flash curing unit, and the new CrownPod pod printer), and he and Ahmad dig into why bulb-based flash curing outperforms LED, whether nitrogen curing still matters, and whether pediatric crowns printed on demand could be the first real chairside printing application that actually scales.If you have been wondering why so many dentists own a printer but still only use it for models, or what the next phase of digital dentistry looks like beyond scanners and CAD, this episode is for you.CHAPTERS00:00 - Welcome and Why the Dental Industry Feels Different in 202601:28 - The Pac-Dent and Ackuretta Acquisition (Inside the Deal)04:38 - Why Industry Consolidation Will Keep Happening07:32 - 3D Printing Adoption - The Lab vs Chairside Gap08:55 - The Forgotten Metric (Adoption vs Utilization)10:30 - Are Printed Crowns Hitting a Strength Ceiling?12:28 - Pac-Dent's Chicago Midwinter Launches12:50 - SOL SE Printer (Faster, Smarter, Same Platform)14:16 - Chroma Flash Curing Unit (Why Bulbs Beat LEDs)17:00 - CURIE Plus vs Chroma Flash (Which One for You)20:24 - Is Bulb Curing the Future?20:59 - The Nitrogen Curing Debate26:00 - Splints, Aesthetics, and the Glaze Story28:51 - The CrownPod and the Catalyst Workflow29:33 - Print Crowns Without a Scanner or CAD Software32:23 - Beyond Pediatric - The CrownPod Roadmap34:24 - Whitening Trays and Rodin Works37:34 - Is Pod Printing the Future of Chairside?40:42 - When Will the CrownPod Ship?40:55 - The 3D Printer Oversupply Problem41:52 - What's Exciting in 3D Printing Right Now44:29 - How HeyGears Multi-Material Denture Printing Works45:23 - Could PolyJet Ever Go Chairside?46:52 - Final Advice for Dentists Adopting Digital in 202648:03 - How to Choose Your First Printer50:06 - Outro🔗 Full written blog: https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/podcast/s04-e09-cad-problem-killing-chairside-3d-printing-adoption/------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📲 Let's be social! Follow iDD on the following platforms:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/instituteofdigitaldentistryInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/idigitaldentistry/LinkedIn -https://linkedin.com/company/instituteofdigitaldentistryTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@idigitaldentistryX - https://x.com/iDigitalDentist📍Institute of Digital DentistryAt the forefront of digital dentistry education - your digital dentistry journey starts here!https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/📚 Join iDD's Free Academy and get instant access to over 40+ Free digital dentistry courses and eBook PDFs!https://idd.to/freeacademy💻 Check out our online course bundles:https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/bundles/🎙️ Listen to our 'Digital Dentistry Decoded with iDD' podcast on your favorite streaming platform now!https://idd.to/podcast#DigitalDentistry #3DPrinting #DentalPodcast #ChairsideDentistry #PacDent
• Bad Bites Suck - Inside the Software Many Lab Are Using 30.04.2026 57min

  Bite-Finder CEO Björn Zäuner joins Dr. Ahmad to reveal what the data from millions of scans actually shows — and the number is worse than most dentists want to admit.Björn built Bite-Finder from the inside out. Starting with his family's dental lab, he identified that occlusion, shade, and contacts were the three leading causes of crown remakes — and set out to solve the bite problem with software. Today, Bite-Finder is integrated directly into exocad and a growing list of scanners, and over 12,000 users worldwide have signed up since its public launch in 2023.In this episode, Dr. Ahmad and Björn go deep on why bad bites happen, what the data actually shows across scanner brands, and what labs and dentists can do right now to improve their outcomes. They also cover the xSNAP acquisition, patient-specific articulators, Margin Finder, AI-powered scan QC, and the bigger vision of making quality dentistry accessible at scale.If you work with an intraoral scanner or run a dental lab, this one is worth your time.🕐 CHAPTERS00:00 - Introduction and Bjorn's Background in Dental Tech05:04 - What Is Bite-Finder? The Elevator Pitch06:50 - How Bite-Finder Integrates Into Your Existing Workflow10:36 - Why Digital Bites Get More Scrutiny Than Analog Impressions12:37 - Dynamic Occlusion and Patient-Specific Jaw Simulation21:51 - Open Data, Integrations and the Road Ahead27:50 - The Data: What Bite-Finder Sees Across Millions of Scans29:17 - The Three Reasons Bite Scans Fail (Scanner, Operator, Patient)32:09 - Do Scanner Brands Actually Make a Difference?36:42 - xSNAP, Margin Finder and the Evolving Platform42:39 - Why AI Prep Analysis Still Isn't Built Into Scanners46:34 - Quality at Scale for DSOs and Large Labs47:38 - 40 Million Edentulous Americans: The Access Problem52:10 - Final Thoughts and How to Try Bite-Finder Free🔗 LINKS AND RESOURCESTry Bite-Finder free and book a demo: https://bite-finder.com[PLACEHOLDER - Add iDD blog post or related article URL here when published]📲 Let's be social! Follow iDD on the following platforms: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/instituteofdigitaldentistry Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/idigitaldentistry/ LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/instituteofdigitaldentistry TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@idigitaldentistry X - https://x.com/iDigitalDentist📍Institute of Digital Dentistry At the forefront of digital dentistry education - your digital dentistry journey starts here! https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/📚 Join iDD's Free Academy and get instant access to over 40+ Free digital dentistry courses and eBook PDFs! https://idd.to/freeacademy💻 Check out our online course bundles: https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/bundles/🎙️Listen to our 'Digital Dentistry Decoded with iDD' podcast on your favorite streaming platform now! https://idd.to/podcast
• Quadrant vs Interdisciplinary Digital Dentistry Debate 05.04.2026 53min

  Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny and Dr. Luken de Arbeloa debate quadrant vs. interdisciplinary digital dentistry - who's right, and when does each approach actually win?Ahmad runs a 41-chair family practice in New Zealand where same-day CEREC crowns are a daily workflow. Luken comes from the DSD world, where full-mouth interdisciplinary planning is the foundation. In this episode, they go head-to-head on the two dominant approaches to digital dentistry, comparing workflows, ROI, patient communication, and what it really takes to implement each in a real practice.The conversation covers a lot of ground, including how AI is changing single-visit crown design, why the lab bill can drop by 80% when you bring manufacturing in-house, the communication skills dentists don't learn in dental school but can't succeed without, and the mindset shift that separates dentists who go fully digital from those who never get past the scanner.If you're trying to figure out which direction to take your digital practice, this debate is one of the most honest and practical conversations you'll find on the topic.🎙️ This episode was originally recorded for Dr. Luken de Arbeloa's Quarterback Dentist podcast (DSD) and is reposted here with permission as part of the Digital Dentistry Decoded podcast series.00:00 - Preview clip00:26 - Introduction and episode overview01:50 - Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny background - 41-chair family practice03:29 - What digital dentistry actually looks like in daily practice09:06 - Patient workflow - which records to take and when13:00 - Treatment decisions in a group practice setting14:47 - Why speed matters in same-day dentistry (and when it doesn't)18:00 - The interdisciplinary approach explained21:36 - How dentists evolve from quadrant to full-mouth planning24:10 - Patient communication and why case acceptance fails27:18 - Pre and post-case acceptance - Luken's framework32:11 - Communication as the most critical skill in dentistry38:13 - The biggest innovation in same-day dentistry right now39:33 - AI in CAD/CAM - how good is it, really?41:08 - The two main challenges to implementing one-day dentistry44:33 - 3D printing vs milling machines in 202546:06 - Practical advice for dentists who want to start this week51:00 - Digital dentistry is a team sport - closing thoughts🔗 PODCAST PAGE Listen to more episodes of Digital Dentistry Decoded with iDD 👉 https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/digital-dentistry-decoded-podcast/📲 Let's be social! Follow iDD on the following platforms: Facebook -https://www.facebook.com/instituteofdigitaldentistry Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/idigitaldentistry/ LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/instituteofdigitaldentistry TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@idigitaldentistry X - https://x.com/iDigitalDentist📍Institute of Digital Dentistry At the forefront of digital dentistry education - your digital dentistry journey starts here! https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/📚 Join iDD's Free Academy and get instant access to over 40+ Free digital dentistry courses and eBook PDFs! https://idd.to/freeacademy💻 Check out our online course bundles: https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/bundles/🎙️Listen to our 'Digital Dentistry Decoded with iDD' podcast on your favorite streaming platform now! https://idd.to/podcast#DentalTechnology #3DPrinting #DigitalDentistry #IntraoralScanner #DentalLab
• Before Buying a 3D Printer, Ask These 3 Questions First 11.03.2026 1h 2min

  3D printing is transforming dentistry, but which printer should you actually buy? In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny sits down with Dr. Luken de Arbeloa from The Quarterback Dentist podcast to break down everything you need to know about dental 3D printers, from choosing the right machine and resins to avoiding the most common post-processing mistakes.With 10 printers in his own practice and years of hands-on testing, Dr. Ahmad shares his honest picks for the best printers, best-in-class resins for every indication, and the critical post-processing steps most clinicians are getting wrong. Whether you're buying your first printer or looking to expand your digital workflow, this conversation covers the real-world details that sales reps won't tell you.🎙️ This episode was originally recorded for Dr. Luken de Arbeloa's Quarterback Dentist podcast (DSD) and is reposted here with permission as part of the Digital Dentistry Decoded podcast series.00:00 - Introduction and Dr. Ahmad's 3D Printing Background01:31 - How Many 3D Printers Does Ahmad Have?02:33 - Three Questions to Ask Before Buying a 3D Printer05:00 - Why Training and Support Matter More Than You Think06:19 - Understanding What You Want to Print First08:21 - Why Education Is the Key to Making the Right Decision09:34 - Getting Started with 3D Printing (The Form2 Story)11:37 - What Can a Dental 3D Printer Actually Do?13:25 - 3D Printing Is Simpler Than You Think15:15 - Price Range for Clinical Dental 3D Printers16:33 - Lab Printers vs Chairside Printers (Key Differences)18:25 - SprintRay Midas and Chairside Printing19:30 - Why Formlabs Support Won Luken Over21:06 - Biocompatibility and FDA Approval (Why It Matters)23:05 - Which Printer Goes in the Clinic vs the Lab?25:18 - You Can Own More Than One Printer25:43 - The Open Materials Revolution (Best Resins Discussion)26:33 - Does Speed Really Matter in Dental 3D Printing?28:46 - Same-Day Dentistry and Print Speed31:29 - Build Platform Size (Labs vs Clinics)32:35 - Why Resins Matter More Than the Printer33:13 - Formlabs Goes Open System (Why This Is Huge)35:08 - Pac-Dent Titan, OnX & Lucitone Resins37:24 - Best Resins for Full-Arch Temporaries38:29 - Best Splint Resin (KeySplint Soft Explained)40:06 - Best Crown Resins and the Midas HT42:08 - Printing Indexes and Guides with Splint Resin43:20 - Post-Processing (The Step Most Clinicians Get Wrong)46:33 - Curing Mistakes and Why One Setting Doesn't Fit All47:36 - Washing Mistakes and Contamination Risks51:13 - How to Properly Dispose of Isopropyl Alcohol53:33 - The Future of Dental 3D Printing55:21 - Printed Crowns (The Three Big Challenges)56:58 - Multi-Layer Printed Materials (The Next Frontier)57:40 - 3D Printed Aligners and What's Coming58:28 - Ahmad's Top 3 Printers and Top 3 Resin Brands01:00:19 - Price Range Summary and Final Advice🔗 PODCAST PAGE Listen to more episodes of Digital Dentistry Decoded with iDD 👉 https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/digital-dentistry-decoded-podcast/📲 Let's be social! Follow iDD on the following platforms: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/instituteofdigitaldentistry Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/idigitaldentistry/ LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/instituteofdigitaldentistry TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@idigitaldentistry X - https://x.com/iDigitalDentist📍Institute of Digital Dentistry At the forefront of digital dentistry education - your digital dentistry journey starts here! https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/📚 Join iDD's Free Academy and get instant access to over 40+ Free digital dentistry courses and eBook PDFs! https://idd.to/freeacademy💻 Check out our online course bundles: https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/bundles/🎙️Listen to our 'Digital Dentistry Decoded with iDD' podcast on your favorite streaming platform now! https://idd.to/podcast#DentalTechnology #3DPrinting #DigitalDentistry #IntraoralScanner #DentalLab
• I Have Used Every Scanner on the Market. Here's What Nobody Tells You. 19.02.2026 44min

  Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny has tested over 30 intraoral scanners, and in this episode he reveals what the industry won't tell you about investing in digital dentistry.Ahmad joins Dr. Luken de Arbeloa on the DSD Quarterback Dentist podcast to cut through the marketing noise and give dentists the honest breakdown they actually need. From a $25,000 3D printer that ended up collecting dust to the real reason only 10% of dentists ever go beyond scan-and-send, this conversation covers the digital dentistry investment decisions that matter most.Ahmad shares his top five intraoral scanners currently in clinical use (including CEREC Primescan, Shining 3D Elite, TRIOS 5, Medit i900, and Alliedstar), explains why education should always come before any equipment purchase, and discusses the CAD software barrier that still holds most clinicians back.Whether you're just starting out with digital dentistry or trying to figure out what comes after the scanner, this episode is for you.⏱️ CHAPTERS00:00 - Teaser and Opening00:29 - Welcome and Guest Introduction02:17 - How Pain Led to Creating iDD03:17 - Ahmad's Origin Story in Digital Dentistry04:36 - The 3M True Vision Moment That Started It All05:53 - Misinformation Still Plagues the Industry06:56 - Education as Your First Investment08:43 - Real Stories of Costly Equipment Mistakes09:28 - From E4D to CEREC, Why Ahmad Owns So Many Scanners10:44 - The $25,000 EnvisionTEC Printer Mistake12:16 - Getting Objective Advice from Trusted Sources13:15 - 30+ Scanners Tested and Reviewed14:05 - Ahmad's Top 5 Intraoral Scanners for Clinical Use15:48 - Alliedstar, Best Value Scanner on the Market17:16 - iTero's Role in Interdisciplinary Dentistry18:14 - The Course That Changed Ahmad's Career19:17 - Digital Dentistry Is an Evolution, Not a Revolution20:19 - From 20 Minutes to 30 Seconds, Scanning Mastery21:44 - Why Digital Dentistry Shouldn't Be a Separate Specialty23:35 - First Course Recommendation for Beginners25:02 - Soft Tissue Management and Scanning Technique26:24 - Different Pathways, Smile Design vs CAD/CAM vs Aligners27:08 - Make Your Impression Material Expire27:55 - Building Your Digital Roadmap30:22 - Why Only 10% of Dentists Go Beyond Scan-and-Send32:00 - The Smartphone as Your Most Powerful Digital Tool33:24 - Diagnose Your Practice Before Buying Equipment34:35 - The Intraoral Scanner Is Your Gateway to Digital35:28 - 3D Printing, 70-80% of Dentistry Can Be Printed36:33 - CBCT, Facial Scanners, and Beyond37:02 - Ahmad's Final Thoughts on Digital Investment38:20 - In-House Manufacturing vs Lab Partnerships39:30 - 3D Printing vs Milling, Choosing the Right Output Device39:54 - The CAD Software Barrier Nobody Talks About41:43 - Why Digital Dentistry Has Never Been This Exciting42:43 - Reducing Stress Through Digital Workflows43:14 - Closing Thoughts and What's NextRead the full blog post:https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/podcast/s04-e05-i-have-used-every-scanner-on-the-market-heres-what-nobody-tells-you/🔗 MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODEiDD Scanner Reviews: https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/category/intraoral-scanner-reviews/DSD Quarterback Dentist Podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@DigitalSmileDesignOfficial📲 Let's be social! Follow iDD on the following platforms:Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/instituteofdigitaldentistryInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/idigitaldentistry/LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/instituteofdigitaldentistryTikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@idigitaldentistryTwitter/X - https://twitter.com/iDigitalDentist📍Institute of Digital DentistryAt the forefront of digital dentistry education - your digital dentistry journey starts here!https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/📚 Join iDD's Free Academy and get instant access to over 40+ Free digital dentistry courses and eBook PDFs!https://idd.to/freeacademy💻 Check out our online course bundles:https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/bundles/
• Is iPad Scanning the Next Major Market Trend? A Conversation with Medit’s Matt Mock 30.01.2026 1h

  Is iPad scanning about to reshape the intraoral scanner market? In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad sits down with Medit's Matt Mock to find out.Matt Mock, Senior Director of Education Marketing at Medit, joins Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny for an in-depth conversation about where digital dentistry is headed. They discuss Medit's remarkable transformation over the past year, their shift from hardware-focused company to software solutions provider, and what the i900 Mobility's iPad-based approach signals for the broader industry.The discussion covers a lot of ground, from the surprising utilization gap between 3D printers and mills in dental practices, to the new Ortho Suite with AI-powered treatment planning that had orthodontists buzzing at AAO. Matt shares candid insights on why scanner accuracy has become largely commoditized, the technical realities of Wi-Fi scanning, and the design philosophy behind Medit Link Express's streamlined interface.Dr. Ahmad and Matt also dig into what's coming from Medit in 2026, including new diagnostic features, software innovations, and some hints at future hardware developments. Plus, they tackle the most common questions dentists have been asking about iPad scanning.Whether you're a Medit user curious about what's next or simply interested in where intraoral scanning technology is headed, this conversation delivers practical insights straight from the source.Read the full blog post: https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/podcast/s04-e04-is-ipad-scanning-the-next-major-market-trend-with-medits-matt-mock/00:00 Introduction and Medit's Year in Review 02:35 The Digital Dentistry Ecosystem Beyond Scanning 04:56 3D Printers vs Mills: The Utilization Gap 08:17 3D Printed Crowns and the Materials Question 12:40 Training Your Team for Digital Workflows 15:12 Medit Ortho Suite: AI-Powered Treatment Planning 21:22 Lat. Ceph Tracing and 3D Treatment Objectives 27:12 Has Scanner Hardware Reached Its Ceiling? 30:39 New Imaging Technologies: OCT and Beyond 31:50 Medit i900 Mobility: iPad Scanning First Impressions 39:34 Wi-Fi Setup and Router Requirements Explained 45:22 Apple Chips vs Windows Laptops for Scanning 47:27 Medit Link Express: Simplified Software Design Philosophy 52:22 i900 Mobility FAQs with Matt Mock 54:04 Future iPad Features and Apps Coming to Mobility 56:52 What's Coming from Medit in 2026 1:00:36 Closing ThoughtsSubscribe for weekly digital dentistry insights, honest scanner reviews, and the latest industry news.📲 Let's be social! Follow iDD on the following platforms: Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/instituteofdigitaldentistry Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/idigitaldentistry/ LinkedIn - https://linkedin.com/company/instituteofdigitaldentistry TikTok - https://www.tiktok.com/@idigitaldentistry Twitter/X - https://twitter.com/iDigitalDentist📍Institute of Digital Dentistry At the forefront of digital dentistry education - your digital dentistry journey starts here! https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/📚 Join iDD's Free Academy and get instant access to over 40+ Free digital dentistry courses and eBook PDFs! https://idd.to/freeacademy💻 Check out our online course bundles: https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/bundles/🎙️Listen to our 'Digital Dentistry Decoded with iDD' podcast on your favorite streaming platform now! https://idd.to/podcast#MeditI900Mobility #iPadScanning #IntraoralScanner #DigitalDentistry #MeditScanner #DentalTechnology #DigitalDentistryDecoded #iDD
• 5 Digital Trends Transforming Dentistry in 2026 with Rune Fisker from 3Shape 16.01.2026 57min

  Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Rune Fisker, former VP of Product Strategy at 3Shape and current Executive Advisor, about the top digital dentistry trends for 2026. The discussion covers five key areas: AI agents entering clinical workflows, generative AI in daily practice, intraoral scanning reaching the standard of care status, the rapid rise of 3D printing technology, and the challenges of connecting dental ecosystems. Fisker shares insights on adoption barriers, material limitations, and integration challenges while reflecting on 2025's developments and predictions for the year ahead.
• TruAbutment Unveils T-Marker - iPad-Based Full-Arch Workflow Solution 31.12.2025 47min

  Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Jay Kim, VP of Business Development at TruAbutment, discussing the company's 2025-2026 product roadmap and industry trends. Kim reveals TruAbutment's iPad-based T-Marker photogrammetry system, full workflow integration plans, and entrance into 3D printing materials. The conversation covers market conditions, scanner commoditization, the photogrammetry versus horizontal scanbodies debate, and AI integration in dental technology. Kim provides detailed explanations of upcoming products, including Dual Align Scanbodies, bite capture devices, and flexible printing materials, while discussing strategic positioning for practices at different full-arch case volumes.
• Osteon Medical - The Truth About Full-Arch Digital Workflows 28.11.2025 46min

  In this episode, Ahmad speaks with Julio Rojas, Director of Product Development at Osteon Medical, about the development of the NEXUS iOS system—the first horizontal scan body solution for full-arch digital workflows. The discussion covers Osteon's origins as a university startup and specialized milling center, the technical challenges of achieving passive-fit restorations from intraoral scan data, and the market resistance faced when introducing the technology in 2020. Julio explains the accuracy requirements for digital full-arch cases, manufacturing considerations, and the recently launched Nexus Connect platform that opens the system to independent labs.
• New Leadership, New Vision - Dentsply Sirona’s CEO Speaks to iDD 30.10.2025 51min

  Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Dentsply Sirona's new CEO, Daniel Scavilla, and Max Milz at DS World 2025 in Las Vegas, marking CEREC's 40th anniversary. Scavilla discusses his transition from spine robotics to dental, drawing parallels between medical and dental digital adoption. The conversation covers major announcements, including CEREC on DS Core, new milling options (Primemill 2-motor and CEREC Go), 3D diagnostics capabilities, and AI integration. The discussion explores barriers to chairside dentistry adoption, the future of cloud-based platforms, and the coexistence of milling and printing technologies in modern dental practices.
• Shining 3D Intraoral Photogrammetry Deep Dive - Clinical Workflows and Common Pitfalls 30.09.2025 57min

  Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Jorge Hernandez (National Sales Manager) and Jerico Elomari (Senior Application Engineer) from Shining 3D about their latest product developments and clinical applications. The discussion covers the Aoralscan Elite's intraoral photogrammetry technology, addressing specific clinical challenges, including blood interference with scanning and proper cleaning protocols for coded scan bodies. The guests detail new releases, including the Elite Wireless, AccuFab F1 DLP printer, MetiSmile MR with jaw tracking capabilities, and a nitrogen curing unit. The conversation explores practical implementation considerations, the importance of team training, current 3D printing applications in clinical practice, and future developments in digital dentistry workflows. Technical specifications, pricing, and troubleshooting methods are discussed throughout.
• SprintRay Acquires EnvisionTec after Desktop Metal's Financial Collapse 02.09.2025 29min

  In this episode, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Amir Mansouri, CEO and co-founder of SprintRay, about the company's recent acquisition of EnvisionTEC's assets following its bankruptcy under Desktop Health. The discussion covers the strategic rationale behind the acquisition, immediate plans for supporting stranded EnvisionTEC customers, and SprintRay's entry into the dental laboratory market. Mansouri explains how the asset purchase includes patents, IP, and customer lists while avoiding liabilities. The conversation explores the differences between chairside and laboratory markets, cross-platform resin compatibility plans, and the future of both brands within the dental 3D printing industry.00:00:00 - Introduction00:00:45 - The EnvisionTEC Story00:04:16 - Acquisition Details00:07:40 - Customer Support Plans00:09:23 - Cross-Platform Compatibility00:13:13 - Lab Market Strategy00:17:53 - Brand Future00:21:08 - Industry Consolidation00:24:48 - What's Next00:28:53 - Closing
• Open vs Closed - ASIGA's Answer to Cartridge-Based 3D Printing 02.08.2025 1h 13min

  Join Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny as he interviews ASIGA's Cory Lambertson and Bryce Hiller about their game-changing IDS 2025 product launch. Discover how ASIGA's revolutionary Print Pods offer 5x reusability compared to single-use competitors, their new Cure unit that solves the "two potato problem" with dose-curing technology, and AI-powered software that automates your entire 3D printing workflow.The team reveals 7 major releases including Crown Kits, new materials at $175/kg, and the ability to print 80% filled ceramics. Learn why ASIGA's open-system approach matters and get realistic insights on direct aligner printing. Products launch late 2025-early 2026.
• Straumann ProTalk - Digital Dentistry's Beautiful Mess - Too Many Products, Not Enough Solutions 09.07.2025 58min

  Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny, founder of the Institute of Digital Dentistry (iDD), joins Straumann executives Dr. George Raeber and Florian Kirsch at IDS 2025. The conversation covers digital dentistry's current state, including market consolidation, AI adoption, and platform challenges. Ahmad shares insights on why the industry needs fewer products, how labs should adapt to survive, and why current platform offerings aren't compelling to clinicians. The discussion includes an analysis of the Straumann-SprintRay partnership and predictions about future technologies. Recorded live at IDS Cologne with background noise.
• Formlabs is Back - The 3D Printing Comeback Story 13.06.2025 1h 1min

  In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Georgio Haddad, Healthcare Lead at Formlabs Dental, about the company's evolution in the competitive 3D printing market. Haddad discusses Formlabs' strategic shift from SLA to MSLA technology and their transition to an open material ecosystem. The conversation explores current market dynamics among major players like Asiga and SprintRay, printing applications from models to digital dentures, and adoption patterns in dental practices versus labs. Haddad shares insights on restorative printing challenges, post-processing improvements, and future innovations including multilayer materials. Drawing from his seven-year tenure at Formlabs, he provides perspective on industry trends and practical implementation advice for dental professionals considering 3D printing adoption.
• Perfection Cannot Be Printed - VHF's Nicolas Rohde take on Digital Dentistry 24.05.2025 42min

  In this informative episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, host Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Nicolas Rohde, Chief Strategy Officer at VHF, about the current state and future of milling technology in dentistry. Rohde discusses VHF's evolution as a company, their recent software innovations, and provides an evidence-based comparison between milling and 3D printing technologies. The conversation addresses material strength differences, clinical applications for each technology, and practical adoption strategies for dental practices. Highlighting technological advancements and material science considerations, this episode offers valuable insights for practitioners navigating digital workflow decisions. The interview clarifies why milling remains essential for final restorations while acknowledging 3D printing's complementary role in the digital dentistry ecosystem.
• 40 Years of CEREC and the Road Ahead – A Conversation with Max Milz 28.04.2025 59min

  In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, host Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Max Milz from Dentsply Sirona following IDS 2025. They explore the rapid growth of cloud platforms in dentistry, CEREC's 40-year evolution, and compare milling versus 3D printing technologies for restorations. Max shares insights on DS Core's expansion to 43,000 practices, discusses groundbreaking dental MRI technology, and reminds listeners that while innovative technologies generate excitement, everyday procedures like crowns and restorative work remain the financial backbone of successful dental practices.
• Ray's 5D: Merging CBCT, Face Scanning & AI for Digital Dentistry 25.03.2025 40min

  In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Yohan Kim, Chief Commercial Officer of Ray. Kim introduces Ray's innovative 5D solution that integrates CBCT imaging, face scanning, and AI technology to streamline dental diagnostics and treatment planning. The discussion covers current digital dentistry trends, including AI development and cloud-based solutions, global CBCT adoption rates, and software barriers to in-house production. Kim also shares insights on the face scanning market, Ray's hardware ecosystem including their chairside 3D printer and zirconia milling solutions, and potential future developments in clear aligners. This informative interview provides a comprehensive look at the evolving landscape of digital dental technology.
• The End of Photogrammetry? 3Shape's Rune Fisker on Digital Dentistry's Future 18.03.2025 57min

  In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Rune Fisker, VP of Product Strategy at 3Shape, about emerging trends shaping dentistry in 2025. Fisker shares insights on generative AI adoption, with 18% of US dental professionals already integrating AI solutions. They discuss the increasing demand for digital patient experiences, the rise of intraoral scanners (57% US penetration), and how 3D printing has surprisingly surpassed milling in practice adoption. The conversation covers cloud integration benefits and challenges, predicts which technologies may remain niche, and features a spirited debate about in-house CAD/CAM's future. This forward-looking discussion provides dental professionals with practical perspectives on technologies transforming the industry and what to watch for at upcoming events like IDS.