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Digital Dentistry DecodedAuthor: 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. Language: en-nz Contact email: Get it Feed URL: Get it iTunes ID: Get it |
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Is iPad Scanning the Next Major Market Trend? A Conversation with Medit’s Matt Mock
Episode 4
Thursday, 29 January, 2026
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
