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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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%. They examine how the competitive landscape has evolved, particularly in the value scanner segment, and discuss the distinct educational needs between new adopters and experienced users. Mock shares insights about Medit's development plans and industry trends, including the growing role of AI-assisted tools, manufacturing solutions, and material developments. The discussion provides valuable perspectives on implementing digital workflows in modern dental practices.
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 the future of AI in dental practices. Key insights include Pearl's integration with 30 imaging platforms, their three-week model update cycle, and expansion beyond diagnostics into practice management tools. The discussion provides valuable perspectives on how AI technology is enhancing rather than replacing dental professionals, while improving diagnostic accuracy and practice efficiency.
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 explores upcoming post-processing solutions, current market trends, and the future of chairside printing. Key topics include Asiga's position in both laboratory and clinical markets, the growing importance of removable prosthetics, and forthcoming wash and cure units. The discussion offers valuable insights for dental professionals interested in the evolving landscape of digital dentistry and 3D printing technology.
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, and future innovations including iPad scanning technology. This comprehensive conversation provides valuable insights into the changing landscape of digital dental solutions.
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, explaining how modern manufacturing capabilities enable direct-to-fixture restorations. The discussion covers critical topics including peri-implantitis prevention, the role of guided surgery, and the impact of 3D printing on implant dentistry.
Technical innovation meets practical application as they examine the engineering behind abutment-free implants, global design services, and the future of digital workflows in implant dentistry. The episode provides valuable insights for practitioners interested in advancing their digital implant protocols.
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 DTX Studio clinic software. Reiss shares detailed explanations of AI implementation in clinical workflows and previews upcoming developments in dental technology integration. This episode provides valuable insights for practitioners interested in optimizing their digital workflows and understanding the future of dental technology integration.
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 challenges, including the complexities of chairside implementation and the need for simplified workflows. The discussion covers emerging technologies like nitrogen curing, cloud-based solutions, and AI integration. Notable focus areas include the shift from product-based to solution-based approaches and the critical importance of comprehensive training and support services. The episode offers valuable perspectives for dental professionals considering or currently implementing digital workflows.
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 technology. The discussion covers various aspects of 3D printing in dentistry, including restorative applications, design challenges, and the shift from crowns to inlays. Mansouri also touches on SprintRay's partnerships, particularly with iTero and Ivoclar. The episode concludes with reflections on the long-term performance of 3D printed restorations and the potential for automation in clinical dentistry, offering listeners a comprehensive overview of current trends and future possibilities in digital dentistry.
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 conversation covers the transition from analog to digital dentistry, current trends in 3D printing, and predictions for future developments in dental technology. Elomari shares insights on the company's approach to affordability and user-friendliness in dental tech.
The episode provides a comprehensive overview of SHINING 3D's contributions to digital dentistry and offers valuable perspectives on the industry's future direction, making it informative for dental professionals interested in technological advancements.
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 potential and challenges of 3D printing in dental applications. The interview explores market trends in intraoral scanners, the impact of AI on chairside CAD/CAM, and future developments in dental technology. Fisker provides a balanced view of the industry's current state and its trajectory, offering valuable insights for dental professionals interested in digital dentistry advancements.
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 3D printing in your dental practice.
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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 developments, and common mistakes in digital smile design. Georg also addresses the integration of face scanners and the potential expansion of SmileFy into a comprehensive CAD software. The interview provides insights into the current state of digital dentistry and its future trajectory, offering valuable information for dental professionals interested in adopting or advancing their use of digital workflows in cosmetic treatments.
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 Ackuretta's upcoming product launches for 2024, including a nitrogen generator for restorative materials and AI-powered software modules. Ayush also emphasizes the crucial role of post-processing in 3D printing, revealing that 80% of the curing process occurs during post-curing. The conversation concludes with Ayush's predictions for the future of digital dentistry, particularly the increasing role of AI in design automation and advancements in material chemistry and hardware improvements.
