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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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I Have Used Every Scanner on the Market. Here's What Nobody Tells You.
Episode 5
Thursday, 19 February, 2026
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/
