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Digital Dentistry Decoded

Digital Dentistry Decoded

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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.Institute of Digital Dentistry Educación
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  • Quadrant vs Interdisciplinary Digital Dentistry Debate

    Quadrant vs Interdisciplinary Digital Dentistry Debate
    Apr 5 2026

    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 the two dominant approaches to digital dentistry, comparing workflows, ROI, patient communication, and what it really takes to implement each in a real practice.

    The conversation covers a lot of ground, including how AI is changing single-visit crown design, why the lab bill can drop by 80% when you bring manufacturing in-house, the communication skills dentists don't learn in dental school but can't succeed without, and the mindset shift that separates dentists who go fully digital from those who never get past the scanner.

    If you're trying to figure out which direction to take your digital practice, this debate is one of the most honest and practical conversations you'll find on the topic.

    🎙️ This episode was originally recorded for Dr. Luken de Arbeloa's Quarterback Dentist podcast (DSD) and is reposted here with permission as part of the Digital Dentistry Decoded podcast series.


    00:00 - Preview clip

    00:26 - Introduction and episode overview

    01:50 - Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny background - 41-chair family practice

    03:29 - What digital dentistry actually looks like in daily practice

    09:06 - Patient workflow - which records to take and when

    13:00 - Treatment decisions in a group practice setting

    14:47 - Why speed matters in same-day dentistry (and when it doesn't)

    18:00 - The interdisciplinary approach explained

    21:36 - How dentists evolve from quadrant to full-mouth planning

    24:10 - Patient communication and why case acceptance fails

    27:18 - Pre and post-case acceptance - Luken's framework

    32:11 - Communication as the most critical skill in dentistry

    38:13 - The biggest innovation in same-day dentistry right now

    39:33 - AI in CAD/CAM - how good is it, really?

    41:08 - The two main challenges to implementing one-day dentistry

    44:33 - 3D printing vs milling machines in 2025

    46:06 - Practical advice for dentists who want to start this week

    51:00 - Digital dentistry is a team sport - closing thoughts



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  • Before Buying a 3D Printer, Ask These 3 Questions First

    Before Buying a 3D Printer, Ask These 3 Questions First
    Mar 11 2026
    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 printers in his own practice and years of hands-on testing, Dr. Ahmad shares his honest picks for the best printers, best-in-class resins for every indication, and the critical post-processing steps most clinicians are getting wrong. Whether you're buying your first printer or looking to expand your digital workflow, this conversation covers the real-world details that sales reps won't tell you.🎙️ This episode was originally recorded for Dr. Luken de Arbeloa's Quarterback Dentist podcast (DSD) and is reposted here with permission as part of the Digital Dentistry Decoded podcast series.00:00 - Introduction and Dr. Ahmad's 3D Printing Background01:31 - How Many 3D Printers Does Ahmad Have?02:33 - Three Questions to Ask Before Buying a 3D Printer05:00 - Why Training and Support Matter More Than You Think06:19 - Understanding What You Want to Print First08:21 - Why Education Is the Key to Making the Right Decision09:34 - Getting Started with 3D Printing (The Form2 Story)11:37 - What Can a Dental 3D Printer Actually Do?13:25 - 3D Printing Is Simpler Than You Think15:15 - Price Range for Clinical Dental 3D Printers16:33 - Lab Printers vs Chairside Printers (Key Differences)18:25 - SprintRay Midas and Chairside Printing19:30 - Why Formlabs Support Won Luken Over21:06 - Biocompatibility and FDA Approval (Why It Matters)23:05 - Which Printer Goes in the Clinic vs the Lab?25:18 - You Can Own More Than One Printer25:43 - The Open Materials Revolution (Best Resins Discussion)26:33 - Does Speed Really Matter in Dental 3D Printing?28:46 - Same-Day Dentistry and Print Speed31:29 - Build Platform Size (Labs vs Clinics)32:35 - Why Resins Matter More Than the Printer33:13 - Formlabs Goes Open System (Why This Is Huge)35:08 - Pac-Dent Titan, OnX & Lucitone Resins37:24 - Best Resins for Full-Arch Temporaries38:29 - Best Splint Resin (KeySplint Soft Explained)40:06 - Best Crown Resins and the Midas HT42:08 - Printing Indexes and Guides with Splint Resin43:20 - Post-Processing (The Step Most Clinicians Get Wrong)46:33 - Curing Mistakes and Why One Setting Doesn't Fit All47:36 - Washing Mistakes and Contamination Risks51:13 - How to Properly Dispose of Isopropyl Alcohol53:33 - The Future of Dental 3D Printing55:21 - Printed Crowns (The Three Big Challenges)56:58 - Multi-Layer Printed Materials (The Next Frontier)57:40 - 3D Printed Aligners and What's Coming58:28 - Ahmad's Top 3 Printers and Top 3 Resin Brands01:00:19 - Price Range Summary and Final Advice🔗 PODCAST PAGE Listen to more episodes of Digital Dentistry Decoded with iDD 👉 https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/digital-dentistry-decoded-podcast/📲 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 X - https://x.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#DentalTechnology #3DPrinting #DigitalDentistry #IntraoralScanner #DentalLab
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  • I Have Used Every Scanner on the Market. Here's What Nobody Tells You.

    I Have Used Every Scanner on the Market. Here's What Nobody Tells You.
    Feb 19 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/
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