Digital Dentistry Decoded

In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, host Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Kevin Kim, CEO of Imagoworks, about the transformative impact of AI on digital dentistry. They discuss Imagoworks' AI-powered solutions, such as Dentbird Crown, and explore the potential for AI to revolutionize efficiency and productivity in the field. Kevin shares insights on the rapid adoption of digital technologies, the comparison between 3D printing and milling, and the future applications of AI in dentistry. He also addresses misconceptions about AI and offers advice for dental professionals to embrace the paradigm shift. The episode concludes with Kevin emphasizing Imagoworks' vision of "Making the Future of Digital Medicine for Everyone" and inviting listeners to harness the power of AI in their practices.

In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, host Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Dr. Alex Sanders, founder of Diagnocat, an AI-powered dental diagnostics system.

This cloud-based tool processes dental scans using AI to detect conditions human doctors may overlook, helping address the reality that 90% of patient issues go undetected. Dr. Alex Sanders explains how Diagnocat reduces errors and builds trust by enhancing accuracy. Although current adoption remains low, Alex Sanders predicts exponential growth as AI assimilation accelerates. With innovations like AI-powered planning tools on the horizon, he advises dentists to embrace these technologies now before it’s too late. Diagnocat marks the arrival of AI in dentistry - Sanders believes AI represents the inevitable digitized future of the industry. Those hesitating are falling behind the curve. As Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny declares, “The future is already here.”

In this episode of the Decoding Digital Dentistry podcast, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny chats with Amir Mansouri, the CEO of SprintRay, a key player in the 3D printing industry for dental applications. They discuss the humble beginnings of SprintRay and its entrance to the dental market in 2016 due to a successful Kickstarter campaign. The co-founders, 3D printing experts from the University of Southern California, initially focused on high-resolution 3D printers. Amir outlines the advancements in 3D printing and its growing appeals to dentists who see the value in in-house manufacturing. The company's future plans include further investment in R&D to make the printers 'microwave easy' and improve the material science aspect, making it easier to print with more variety in shade and translucency. Additionally, SprintRay is investing in software and automation, anticipating a future where digital dentistry is as common as a dental chair in every practice.

Learn some insights on the digital dentistry revolution from Rune Fisker, a 3Shape co-founder and VP of Product Strategy. How 3Shape grew from 3 to 2000+ employees as a pioneer in audiology then dental digitization. The faster digitization of dental labs compared to clinics globally. Discover some key digital trends - intraoral scanners, 3D printing, AI - and how 3Shape is leveraging them.

• The promise of AI in CAD/CAM shown by 1M+ automated crown designs with 3Shape Automate

• Ongoing 3Shape software innovation and integrated digital workflows

• The potential of face scanning via phone apps if clinical value and workflows improve

• 3Shape's focus on both product innovation and customer enablement

• How competition drives progress but 3Shape leads on innovation and value

• Why labs need both milling and printing technologies for different indications

• Advice for starting the digital journey - take it step-by-step, focus on value, train, and invest to overcome barriers.

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.