Last week, I had the privilege of attending MeditWave USA in Napa, California, where clinicians from around the globe gathered for an exclusive first look at Medit’s latest innovation: the i900 Mobility.
The event itself felt, in a way, like Medit is back. After a bumpy past few years following their acquisition, it seems like they have found their footing again. The event was equal parts product reveal, networking opportunity, and a glimpse into the company’s broader vision.
Meeting colleagues, sharing experiences, and engaging with the Medit team reminded me why these gatherings are so valuable. But of course, the real star was the i900 Mobility.
First Impressions of the i900 M - Beyond Wireless, True Mobility
Medit positions the i900M not simply as a “wireless scanner,” but as a mobility-first platform.
Granted, it is the company's wireless i900, following the launch of the original i900 and then the classic with a button. However, after trying it hands-on, I can see why they are emphasizing mobility so much.
Thankfully, the i900 M has a button - I think the touch pad concept may not return.
This is the first iPad native scanner on the market. A common question I get asked by colleagues is, Is it working on a browser like Primescan 2? No. This is an iPad-native application developed by Medit to run on the i900 M, called Medit Link Express.
No other Medit scanner works on iPads, and apart from Primescan 2 and Ovo 3, no other scanner on the market can either.
Now, a few things I noticed about the Medit i900 M. Firstly, it looks fancy. New LEDs are located on the battery itself, and the batteries have been redesigned compared to those of the Medit i700 wireless days. Additionally, the scanner cradle and battery charger have been improved. The battery charger is significantly smaller and can charge two batteries simultaneously via USB-C. The scanner cradle is also smaller and more modern in appearance. While it does not charge the Medit i900 M when docked, it does act as the Wi-Fi Transceiver
Performance on iPad - Surprisingly Smooth
I’ll admit, I was skeptical. I didn't think scanning would be that great on an iPad - mainly due to the hardware limitations when compared to laptops. Additionally, I thought it would be just Medit Link on the iPad, but it is not.
This new Medit Link Express app is Medit taking the opportunity to not just scan on an iPad, but also to completely streamline their software. With all the features that have come to scanning software over the years, it has started to feel bloated. They attempted to resolve this issue with their simplified UI toggle a few years ago, but this appears to be the solution they were looking for. The scanning software on the iPad is totally simplified. and looks great.
Note - software apps are not included in the iPad version but your scans are automatically synced with Medit Link, so you can open your scans on your laptop if needed and use the apps there.
Overall, the i900 Mobility on iPad exceeded my expectations frankly. Scans were responsive, the interface was clean, and everything ran fluidly without the compromises I anticipated. This didn’t feel like a watered-down version of Medit Link — it felt purpose-built.
Medit Link Express - A Fresh Software Approach
As mentioned prior, the best part of the experience was Medit Link Express, the new iPad-native software. Unlike the full Medit Link platform, Express is streamlined and consultation-focused:
- Simple scan-and-send workflows
- Essential tools only, stripped of unnecessary complexity.
- Real-time chairside visualization enables patients to literally hold the iPad and explore their scans.
- No extra fees, no additional subscriptions.
It’s clear that Medit isn’t just porting existing software, but rethinking the scanning experience for mobility.
Hardware That Supports the Vision
Medit i900 Mobility hardware overview:
- Lightweight & ergonomic at just 242g (without battery/tip).
- 18×15 mm field of view with three tip sizes
- Wireless Wi-Fi 6E direct connection to iPad or laptop — no wireless hub required, but can be used if needed
- Smart battery system: up to one hour of continuous scanning
- Silicone buttons for scan and control functions.
Read our full blog of the Medit i900 M release here.
Initial Verdict
After years of testing wireless scanners, the i900 Mobility feels different and in a good way. It doesn’t try to replicate desktop software; instead, it reimagines it for iPad.
My first impressions:
- Performance: better than expected on iPad.
- Software: A genuinely fresh take with Medit Link Express.
I’m looking forward to testing the i900M in real clinical conditions, but based on this first encounter, Medit may have just set a new direction for how we think about intraoral scanning. The entire idea of doing everything on an iPad opens up some very interesting possible workflows for mobility. iPad scanning + Midas printer may be the most mobile CAD/CAM setup available.
For practices considering their next investment, the Medit i900 Mobility deserves attention, not just as another wireless scanner, but as a fundamentally different approach to integrating digital dentistry in the clinic.
Thanks for reading.