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Digital Dentistry Decoded

Institute of Digital Dentistry

Digital Dentistry Decoded brings you inside conversations with leaders shaping the future of dental technology. Join Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny as he explores how innovations like AI, 3D printing, and advanced imaging are transforming patient care and practice workflows. Hear candid insights from the innovators themselves on emerging trends, clinical applications, and what's coming next. Whether you're a tech enthusiast or just getting started with digital tools. This podcast decodes the rapidly evolving world of digital dentistry to help you stay ahead of the curve.

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  • 23 episodes
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  • Avg 55 min
  • English

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  • S3 · E6
    Jul 9, 2025 · 58 min

    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 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.

  • S3 · E5
    Jun 13, 2025 · 1 hr 1 min

    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 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.

  • S3 · E4
    May 24, 2025 · 42 min

    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 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.

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