Digital Dentistry Decoded
Digital Dentistry Decoded features conversations with leaders shaping the future of dental technology. Host Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny explores innovations like AI, 3D printing, and advanced imaging that are transforming patient care and practice workflows. The podcast provides candid insights from innovators on emerging trends and clinical applications. It aims to help listeners stay ahead of the curve in the rapidly evolving world of digital dentistry.
Episodes
The Untold Story Behind SprintRay's Rise in Dental 3D Printing
Dental 3D printing went from niche to normal in a decade, and SprintRay led much of it. Co-founder Hossein Bassir on what actually changed.In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny sits down with Hossein Bassir, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of SprintRay, for a wide conversation on where dental 3D printing has been and where it is going. Hossein makes the case that
The President of America's Biggest Dental Show on Why Expos Are Getting Harder
The Chicago Midwinter Meeting president on why dental expos are getting harder and how AI and 3D printing are reshaping dentistry.In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny sits down with Dr Phil Schefke, President of the Chicago Dental Society, for a candid conversation about where the dental industry and its biggest events are heading. They get into why expo attendance is
The Evolution of Cosmetic Dentistry
Cosmetic dentistry has changed more in the last decade than in the twenty years before it, and Dr. Jameel Gardee has lived every step.In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny sits down with Dr. Jameel Gardee, cosmetic dentist and Smile Design educator at Avant Garde in the UK. Jameel trained under Christian Coachman and has spent more than a decade on digital smile design
How to Improve Cosmetic Dentistry Case Acceptance
Cosmetic dentistry case acceptance is a communication problem, not a sales problem, and Dr. Brian Harris breaks down exactly how he closes cases.In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny sits down with Dr. Brian Harris, a Phoenix-based cosmetic dentist with more than 300,000 Instagram followers and 22 years spent placing porcelain veneers. The conversation digs into the pa
Shining 3D's NEW Pod Printer Just Launched
Shining 3D just launched the Ceramix-Nano, a chairside pod printer the size of a Nespresso machine that aims to print permanent resin crowns in minutes.In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny sits down with Da Chen, R&D manager of the 3D printing division at Shining 3D, to talk through how it works and where it actually fits in clinical practice.This is a conversatio
Is Dental 3D Printing Actually Worth It? Formlabs Reveals the Data
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,
The CAD Problem Killing Chairside 3D Printing Adoption
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 prin
Bad Bites Suck - Inside the Software Many Lab Are Using
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
Quadrant vs Interdisciplinary Digital Dentistry Debate
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
Before Buying a 3D Printer, Ask These 3 Questions First
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 printe
I Have Used Every Scanner on the Market. Here's What Nobody Tells You.
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 r
Is iPad Scanning the Next Major Market Trend? A Conversation with Medit’s Matt Mock
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
5 Digital Trends Transforming Dentistry in 2026 with Rune Fisker from 3Shape
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 conn
TruAbutment Unveils T-Marker - iPad-Based Full-Arch Workflow Solution
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
Osteon Medical - The Truth About Full-Arch Digital Workflows
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
New Leadership, New Vision - Dentsply Sirona’s CEO Speaks to iDD
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-moto
Shining 3D Intraoral Photogrammetry Deep Dive - Clinical Workflows and Common Pitfalls
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 protoc
SprintRay Acquires EnvisionTec after Desktop Metal's Financial Collapse
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
Open vs Closed - ASIGA's Answer to Cartridge-Based 3D Printing
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
Straumann ProTalk - Digital Dentistry's Beautiful Mess - Too Many Products, Not Enough Solutions
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 platf
Formlabs is Back - The 3D Printing Comeback Story
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
Perfection Cannot Be Printed - VHF's Nicolas Rohde take on Digital Dentistry
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 ad
40 Years of CEREC and the Road Ahead – A Conversation with Max Milz
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 technol
Ray's 5D: Merging CBCT, Face Scanning & AI for Digital Dentistry
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
The End of Photogrammetry? 3Shape's Rune Fisker on Digital Dentistry's Future
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
Medit's Next Chapter - Inside Plans for 2025 with Matt Mock
In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny sits down with Matt Mock, Senior Director of Education and Marketing at Medit America, to discuss the current state and future of digital dentistry. The conversation explores digital adoption rates across different dental specialties, with Mock revealing that general dentists show 40-50% adoption while specialists reach up to 80%.
Insights with Pearl AI’s CEO on Dental Diagnostics
In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Ophir Tanz, CEO of Pearl AI, about the evolution and impact of artificial intelligence in dentistry. Tanz discusses Pearl's development from its 2015 inception to its current position as a leader in dental AI diagnostics. The conversation covers technical innovations, regulatory challenges across global markets, and
Dental 3D Printing - Discussing the Market with Asiga
In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny sits down with Cory Lambertson, General Manager of Asiga Americas, to discuss the company's latest innovations in dental 3D printing. Lambertson reveals insights about Asiga's successful 2023 releases - the MAX 2 and ULTRA printers - and provides details about their groundbreaking transparent mode technology. The conversation explo
TruAbutments Digital Implant Ecosystem and Full Arch Solutions
In this episode, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Jay Kim, VP of Business Relations and Education at TruAbutment, exploring the evolution of digital dentistry solutions. From custom abutment manufacturing to innovative scanning technologies, Kim shares insights into TruAbutment's journey and vision for accessible digital dentistry. The discussion covers manufacturing processes, software development
Implant Abutments vs Direct to Fixture, TRI’s New Approach!
In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, host Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Tobias Richter, CEO of TRI Dental Implants. The conversation explores the evolution of implant dentistry through digital innovation, particularly focusing on TRI's revolutionary Matrix system that eliminates the need for abutments.
Richter shares insights from his journey from Straumann executive to dental innovator
Dental CBCTs and the DEXIS AI Vision for Intraoral Scanning
In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Jordan Reiss, Senior Director of Clinical Strategic Development at Dexis. With over two decades of industry experience, Reiss offers unique insights into digital dentistry's evolution, from CBCT technology to AI-powered workflows. Key topics include CBCT selection criteria, radiation considerations, and the revolutionary
Breaking Down 3D Printing's Growing Pains with Ackuretta's CEO
In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, host Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Ackuretta CEO Ayush Bagla for an in-depth discussion on the current state of dental 3D printing. The conversation examines market consolidation trends, technological advancements in materials and post-processing, and regional adoption patterns across global markets. Bagla provides candid insights into industry chall
SprintRay Delivers the Midas Touch to 3D Printing
In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, host Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Amir Mansouri, co-founder and CEO of SprintRay. The conversation centers on SprintRay's innovative Midas 3D printer, its impact on chairside dentistry, and the future of digital dental technology. Mansouri provides insights into the development of Midas, demonstrating its unique capsule system and digital press tech
Intraoral Photogrammetry Meets Dentistry - SHINING 3D's Latest Innovation
In this episode, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Jericho Elomari, a senior application engineer at SHINING 3D. The discussion focuses on the company's latest innovation, the Elite intraoral scanner, which introduces intraoral photogrammetry to dentistry. Elomari explains the technology's potential impact on full-arch implant cases and discusses SHINING 3D's broader product ecosystem.
The conversa
AI, Cloud, and 3D Printing with 3Shape's Rune Fisker
In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Rune Fisker, VP of Product Strategy at 3Shape. Fisker shares insights on recent product launches, including TRIOS 3 and TRIOS Core.
The discussion covers the growing importance of cloud technology in dentistry and the rapid adoption of AI-driven solutions like 3Shape's Automate service. Fisker also addresses the pot
From Lab to Chairside - Formlabs' Journey in Dental 3D Printing
Dive into the world of 3D printing in dentistry with Guillaume Bailliard, President of Healthcare at Formlabs. This in-depth discussion covers the latest innovations, clinical applications, and future trends shaping digital dentistry. Learn about key differences between 3D printing and milling, materials science advancements, workflow optimization strategies, and practical advice for implementing
Automating Aesthetics: How AI is Transforming Cosmetic Dentistry with SmileFy
In this episode of "Digital Dentistry Decoded with iDD," host Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Ralph Georg, CEO of SmileFy, about the evolution of digital smile design in cosmetic dentistry. Georg discusses his unconventional entry into the field and the development of SmileFy's software. The conversation covers the transition from 2D to 3D smile design, the role of AI in future devel
Cracking the Code: Ackuretta's Strategy for 3D Printed Restorations
In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Ayush Bagla, CEO of Ackuretta, about the company's innovative strategies and groundbreaking developments in 3D printing for dentistry. Ayush shares his extensive background in additive manufacturing and discusses the evolution of dental 3D printing, comparing it to traditional milling techniques. He highlights Ackure
Breaking Molds: The 3D Printing Revolution in Dentistry
In this episode of the Decoding Digital Dentistry Podcast, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Corey Lambertson, General Manager for the Americas at Asiga, about the growing influence of 3D printing in the dental industry. Lambertson shares his insights on the adoption of digital technologies in dental labs and clinics, the advantages of Asiga's 3D printers, and the latest advancements in resins f
Exponential Gains - AI's Impact on Digital Dentistry
In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, host Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Kevin Kim, CEO of Imagoworks, about the transformative impact of AI on digital dentistry. They discuss Imagoworks' AI-powered solutions, such as Dentbird Crown, and explore the potential for AI to revolutionize efficiency and productivity in the field. Kevin shares insights on the rapid adoption of digital techn
Making Sense of the Hype: The Real Scoop on 3D Printing vs. Milling
In this Digital Dentistry Decoded podcast episode, host Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Max Milz from Dentsply Sirona to discuss the differences between 3D printing and milling in dentistry.
The experts explore the strengths of each technology, their common applications, and future advancements. Milz explains that printing is currently used for temporary solutions, while milling dominates permanen
The AI Diagnostics Game Changer: A Fireside Chat with Diagnocat's Alex Sanders
In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, host Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Dr. Alex Sanders, founder of Diagnocat, an AI-powered dental diagnostics system.
This cloud-based tool processes dental scans using AI to detect conditions human doctors may overlook, helping address the reality that 90% of patient issues go undetected. Dr. Alex Sanders explains how Diagnocat reduces errors and buil
Sprinting Towards the Future of Digital Dentistry
In this episode of the Decoding Digital Dentistry podcast, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny chats with Amir Mansouri, the CEO of SprintRay, a key player in the 3D printing industry for dental applications. They discuss the humble beginnings of SprintRay and its entrance to the dental market in 2016 due to a successful Kickstarter campaign. The co-founders, 3D printing experts from the University of Southern C
3Shape's Blueprint for the Digital Dental Practice of the Future
Learn some insights on the digital dentistry revolution from Rune Fisker, a 3Shape co-founder and VP of Product Strategy. How 3Shape grew from 3 to 2000+ employees as a pioneer in audiology then dental digitization. The faster digitization of dental labs compared to clinics globally. Discover some key digital trends - intraoral scanners, 3D printing, AI - and how 3Shape is leveraging them.
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The Quest for Efficient and Integrated Digital Workflows in Dentistry
Simplifying Digital Dentistry Through Integrated Workflows
As dental practices transition to modern digital systems, they often end up with fractured frameworks cobbling together disconnected equipment, software programs, and patient data scattered across various devices. Dentsply Sirona set out to streamline this complex landscape by developing integrated platforms like DS Core to consolidate and
