Digital Dentistry Decoded

Dive into the world of 3D printing in dentistry with Guillaume Bailliard, President of Healthcare at Formlabs. This in-depth discussion covers the latest innovations, clinical applications, and future trends shaping digital dentistry. Learn about key differences between 3D printing and milling, materials science advancements, workflow optimization strategies, and practical advice for implementing 3D printing in your dental practice.

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In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Rune Fisker, VP of Product Strategy at 3Shape, about emerging trends shaping dentistry in 2025. Fisker shares insights on generative AI adoption, with 18% of US dental professionals already integrating AI solutions. They discuss the increasing demand for digital patient experiences, the rise of intraoral scanners (57% US penetration), and how 3D printing has surprisingly surpassed milling in practice adoption. The conversation covers cloud integration benefits and challenges, predicts which technologies may remain niche, and features a spirited debate about in-house CAD/CAM's future. This forward-looking discussion provides dental professionals with practical perspectives on technologies transforming the industry and what to watch for at upcoming events like IDS.

In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Jordan Reiss, Senior Director of Clinical Strategic Development at Dexis. With over two decades of industry experience, Reiss offers unique insights into digital dentistry's evolution, from CBCT technology to AI-powered workflows. Key topics include CBCT selection criteria, radiation considerations, and the revolutionary DTX Studio clinic software. Reiss shares detailed explanations of AI implementation in clinical workflows and previews upcoming developments in dental technology integration. This episode provides valuable insights for practitioners interested in optimizing their digital workflows and understanding the future of dental technology integration.

In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny sits down with Cory Lambertson, General Manager of Asiga Americas, to discuss the company's latest innovations in dental 3D printing. Lambertson reveals insights about Asiga's successful 2023 releases - the MAX 2 and ULTRA printers - and provides details about their groundbreaking transparent mode technology. The conversation explores upcoming post-processing solutions, current market trends, and the future of chairside printing. Key topics include Asiga's position in both laboratory and clinical markets, the growing importance of removable prosthetics, and forthcoming wash and cure units. The discussion offers valuable insights for dental professionals interested in the evolving landscape of digital dentistry and 3D printing technology.

Simplifying Digital Dentistry Through Integrated Workflows

As dental practices transition to modern digital systems, they often end up with fractured frameworks cobbling together disconnected equipment, software programs, and patient data scattered across various devices. Dentsply Sirona set out to streamline this complex landscape by developing integrated platforms like DS Core to consolidate and simplify workflows.

Centrally securing data in the flexible cloud, DS Core alleviates device-dependence limitations. Remote access and real-time communication also smooths collaborations between practices and labs. Rather than continually transferring files, it facilitates a unified “Netflix-like” ecosystem to view patient information as needed.

Starting with infrastructure to aggregate and manage data, DS Core’s roadmap focuses on layering modular apps to expand functionality over a 10-step vision. Future capabilities aim to integrate AI-assisted diagnostics, personalized treatment planning options, 3D-printing integration, and enhanced practice communications.

Built cloud-native, rapid modifications respond directly to user patterns without extended updates required for on-premise softwares. This means dental teams access the latest apps matching their modern needs as soon as they’re live – using cutting-edge features by default within the browser-based system.

While some companies envision automation entirely replacing human roles, Dentsply Sirona sees AI as pivotal for amplification rather than full substitution. Technologies like machine learning should enhance expertise, taking over repetitive tasks for efficiency gains while specialists focus on higher-order critical thinking and complex decision making.

Though resin-based 3D-printers fall short of milled ceramic durability, Primeprint aims to automate steps like post-processing for viable supplemental capacity producing temporary items. Alongside mainstay equipment like CEREC for permanent restorations, strategic printing can provide speed and economic advantages when ideal materials are selected for targeted applications.

Overall DS Core sets the foundation to unlock simplified integration of the digital workflows essential for dentistry’s future. And continuous cloud-based updates will smooth frequent innovation cycles adapting the latest AI assistance tools to amplify connectivity. Consolidating data and devices promises to amplify efficiency by simplifying complex systems.