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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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.

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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 Thoughts

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Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Rune Fisker, former VP of Product Strategy at 3Shape and current Executive Advisor, about the top digital dentistry trends for 2026. The discussion covers five key areas: AI agents entering clinical workflows, generative AI in daily practice, intraoral scanning reaching the standard of care status, the rapid rise of 3D printing technology, and the challenges of connecting dental ecosystems. Fisker shares insights on adoption barriers, material limitations, and integration challenges while reflecting on 2025's developments and predictions for the year ahead.

Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Jay Kim, VP of Business Development at TruAbutment, discussing the company's 2025-2026 product roadmap and industry trends. Kim reveals TruAbutment's iPad-based T-Marker photogrammetry system, full workflow integration plans, and entrance into 3D printing materials. The conversation covers market conditions, scanner commoditization, the photogrammetry versus horizontal scanbodies debate, and AI integration in dental technology. Kim provides detailed explanations of upcoming products, including Dual Align Scanbodies, bite capture devices, and flexible printing materials, while discussing strategic positioning for practices at different full-arch case volumes.

In this episode, Ahmad speaks with Julio Rojas, Director of Product Development at Osteon Medical, about the development of the NEXUS iOS system—the first horizontal scan body solution for full-arch digital workflows. The discussion covers Osteon's origins as a university startup and specialized milling center, the technical challenges of achieving passive-fit restorations from intraoral scan data, and the market resistance faced when introducing the technology in 2020. Julio explains the accuracy requirements for digital full-arch cases, manufacturing considerations, and the recently launched Nexus Connect platform that opens the system to independent labs.

Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Dentsply Sirona's new CEO, Daniel Scavilla, and Max Milz at DS World 2025 in Las Vegas, marking CEREC's 40th anniversary. Scavilla discusses his transition from spine robotics to dental, drawing parallels between medical and dental digital adoption. The conversation covers major announcements, including CEREC on DS Core, new milling options (Primemill 2-motor and CEREC Go), 3D diagnostics capabilities, and AI integration. The discussion explores barriers to chairside dentistry adoption, the future of cloud-based platforms, and the coexistence of milling and printing technologies in modern dental practices.