- For the first time in Canada -
The Future Of Dentistry Event
The Scanners, Printers, and Digital Workflows Worth Your Attention in 2026
Calgary, May 12 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Toronto, May 14 | 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM
Presented by | Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny
Founder of The Institute of Digital Dentistry
Digital Dentistry in 2026 - What Works, What Doesn't, and What's Next
Digital dentistry is moving fast. Really fast.
New scanners are launching every year. 3D printers can now produce surgical guides and restorations right in the operatory. Face scanning technology that barely existed two years ago is starting to find its way into clinical workflows. And horizontal scan bodies are quietly changing how full-arch implant cases are planned digitally.
If you're a dentist trying to figure out what's actually worth investing in, and what's just hype, it can feel overwhelming.
Every manufacturer claims their product will transform your practice. Every trade show feels like a wall of noise. And every time you think you've narrowed down your shortlist, something new launches and you're back to square one.
Maybe you've been researching scanners for months and still can't decide. Maybe you already own one and you're wondering whether it's time to upgrade, add a second scanner, or whether investing in a 3D printer would actually change your practice more. Maybe you're doing implant work and you want to know whether digital full-arch workflows are ready for everyday clinical use.
Whatever stage you're at, the question is the same.
What's actually worth your time and money right now?
Here's the thing. Waiting for clarity is not a neutral decision.
Every month you spend comparing spec sheets, scrolling through forums, and watching manufacturer demos is another month where colleagues in your city are scanning, printing, and offering patients a level of digitally integrated care that you're not yet equipped to deliver.
I'm not saying that to create urgency for the sake of it. I'm saying it because I've seen it happen. I've worked with thousands of dentists around the world, and the ones who moved early on digital didn't do it because they had perfect information. They did it because they found a source they trusted, got a clear picture of what mattered, and made a decision.
The technology isn't slowing down. And the information landscape (forums, Facebook groups, YouTube) is getting noisier, not clearer.
You've probably already tried to figure this out on your own.
Maybe you've watched product demos at trade shows. Read comparison articles. Sat through webinars that turned out to be manufacturer-sponsored sales presentations in disguise. Asked in dental Facebook groups and received twenty conflicting opinions from twenty different dentists, each pushing the brand they happen to own.
Those experiences give you fragments of the picture. But they rarely help you connect the dots across scanning, printing, implant workflows, and face scanning in a way that tells you what to actually do next.
What's been missing is someone who has personally tested and reviewed these technologies across every major brand, who doesn't have a quota for any single manufacturer, and who can sit down with you and give you a straight answer.
That's what this event is for.
Explore the Technologies That Are Shaping the Future of Dentistry
For the first time, the Institute of Digital Dentistry is bringing its live education to Canada.
The Future of Dentistry is a focused three-hour evening course where I'll walk you through the four technologies that matter most in 2026. What actually works. What's still developing. What's worth your attention, and what you can safely ignore for now.
This isn't a product launch or a manufacturer demo night. It's three hours of practical, brand-neutral education designed to help you figure out what's right for your practice, regardless of where you end up buying it.
The Future Of Dentistry
Digital Dentistry in 2026 - What Works, What Doesn't, and What's Next
The Scanners, Printers, and Digital Workflows Worth Your Attention in 2026
Two cities. Two evenings. Limited seats.
Registrations close May 4th
Early Bird Pricing Available
$189 $99
Ends April 13th
In three hours, you'll walk away with a clear picture of exactly which technologies deserve your attention in 2026, which ones aren't ready yet, and what your next practical step should be for your practice.
Here's what your $99 early bird ticket includes:
Three hours of focused, brand-neutral education across four topics
Honest assessments of scanners, 3D printers, face scanning, and digital implant workflows, covering products from across the market
Direct Q&A access with me throughout the evenin
Dinner include
3 hours of CE credits
Networking with other dentists exploring digital technology in your area
Live demonstrations of scanners and 3D printers are available to try throughout the evening
Exclusive event offers for all attendees
The clarity to stop researching and start making confident decisions
After registering, you'll receive a confirmation email with the venue address, parking details, and everything you need for the evening. If your plans change, you can transfer your registration to a colleague at no charge.
"I am naturally a little bit cynical sometimes. You get these dentists that promote themselves as being experts and gurus, and it's all over Instagram. So I'm naturally a little bit skeptical. But actually this course massively exceeded my expectations. Ahmad really knows his stuff, he is absolutely on it, and he's enthusiastic, and that really is quite infectious."
Dr Ian Hedley
General Dentist, Sydney, Australia
What You'll Walk Away With
This event is structured around four focused topics, each covering a different corner of digital dentistry. By the end of the evening, you'll have a clear picture of the technology landscape and a practical sense of what your next step should be.
Choosing the Right Scanner
If you're in the market for your first scanner, or wondering whether your current one is still the right choice, this topic will give you a brand-neutral framework for evaluating what actually matters in 2026. I'll cover the real clinical differences between today's leading systems, which features are marketing fluff, and what to look for based on the type of dentistry you practice.
You'll learn:
- Where intraoral scanning technology stands right now, and what has actually changed in the last two years
- The key differences between today's scanner systems that matter in clinical use (not just on a spec sheet)
- A practical framework for choosing a scanner based on your workflow, your caseload, and your budget
- Where scanning technology is heading in the coming years, and whether it's worth waiting
3D Printing in the Dental Clinic
3D printing for dentistry has matured significantly, but it's still not straightforward. This topic covers what dental clinics are actually printing today, what the realistic opportunities are, and where the limitations still sit. If you're considering adding a printer to your practice, this will help you understand what's worth it right now and what's still a few years away.
You'll learn:
- What dental clinics are currently printing (models, surgical guides, splints, and increasingly, restorations)
- The real opportunities and limitations of chairside printing in 2026
- How to evaluate whether a printer makes financial and clinical sense for your practice
- Where digital manufacturing in dentistry is heading next
Face Scanning & Next Gen Digital Diagnostics
Facial scanning is one of the most exciting emerging areas in digital dentistry, and it's developing faster than most clinicians realise. This topic covers how the technology works, what's currently available for dental clinics, and how face scans integrate with intraoral scans and CBCT data for a more complete diagnostic picture.
You'll learn:
- How facial scanning technology works and what it means for treatment planning
- How to integrate facial scans with your existing intraoral and radiographic data
- The role of facial analysis in digital smile design and patient communication
- Which technologies are available now and which are still maturing
The Fully Digital All-on-X Implant Workflow
For dentists already doing implant work, this topic covers one of the most important developments in digital implant dentistry. Full-arch scanning has historically been one of the hardest things to get right digitally, and the arrival of horizontal scan bodies has changed the conversation. I'll cover what works, what doesn't, and what the literature actually supports.
You'll learn:
- The specific challenges of scanning full-arch implant cases (and why this has been such a difficult problem)
- How horizontal scan bodies work and what they change about the accuracy equation
- Photogrammetry vs. horizontal scan bodies, what the evidence actually shows
- Whether digital full-arch workflows are ready for everyday clinical use
"I'm fortunate. I've got three scanners in my practice. I've already got a printer. But even for me, there were lots of little tips and tricks and things we're going to change that we can implement. Many who were here were just starting out in this field and he was able to cover everything in the range for all of us."
Dr Craig Duval
General Dentist, Brisbane, Australia
Why This Event, and Why Me
Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny
Global Leader in Digital Dentistry & IOS
Industry KOL | TOP 100 Doctor | International Lecturer
My name is Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny. I'm the founder of the Institute of Digital Dentistry and one of the most widely consulted voices in digital dental technology.
I've personally tested and reviewed 37 intraoral scanners and 15 3D printers, and I've been evaluating digital dental technologies for 8 years. 46,582 dentists worldwide have learned from iDD's courses and content. I've worked directly with the engineering and product teams at many of the major scanner and printer manufacturers, which means I understand these products at a level that goes beyond what you'll get from a spec sheet or a sales demo.
Here's what makes iDD different from most dental education providers.
We carry equipment from multiple manufacturers across every category. Scanners, printers, milling machines, resins. But we don't have a quota for any single brand, and we don't have exclusive deals that lock us into recommending one product over another. We went to the effort of securing distribution for multiple brands specifically so that our recommendations are driven by clinical fit, not commercial agreements.
We also continue reviewing products we don't sell. And if a product in our shop has weaknesses, I'll say so publicly. I've spent eight years building trust with this community, and I'm not going to compromise that now.
That means when I tell you a scanner is good, it's because I've used it clinically and it performed. When I tell you a technology isn't ready yet, it's because I've tested it and it fell short. You'll get my honest assessment, not a pitch for whatever we happen to carry.
I've delivered events like this in Australia (covering scanning and 3D printing), and the feedback from dentists who attended is what motivated me to bring this to Canada for the first time.
Seats are limited, and once the dates pass, they're gone.
If you've been on the fence about going digital, or if you're already digital and want to know what's next, this is your evening.
I look forward to seeing you there.
Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny | Founder, Institute of Digital Dentistry
"I knew what the way to go was"
"When we're talking about digital dentistry, it can be very overwhelming. You can spend hours doing your research about what's the best printer to buy, what's the best scanner to use. I'm leaving very happy because Ahmad gave us basically all the tips that we need to take into account when we make the final step to invest.
We all know it is a big investment and sometimes we don't know if it's the right thing to do. But I'm convinced that with this course, I know already what's the way to go and I'm looking forward to getting to this new era of dentistry."
Dr Gus Zamora
General Dentist, Sydney, Australia
"One of two courses in the last 10 years that have changed my life"
"I got dragged into digital dentistry kicking and screaming. I bought a scanner and just about threw it out the window in the first week. My office manager found this course and I thought, why not? I've already invested this much.
I've been in practice for 32 and a half years. I've gone to two courses in the last 10 years that have changed my practice life. This is one of them.
I came here without a clue how to use this new expensive scanner, and I'm leaving thinking I probably should have just paid for the one day, because I know it all now. It was absolutely fantastic. Anybody who has a scanner should be doing this course, full stop."
Dr Jeffrey Field
General Dentist, Portland, Victoria, Australia (32 years in practice)
"He gives it to you direct with no BS"
"He gives it to you direct with no BS. And same thing with the printers.
I've got three scanners in my practice. I've already got a printer. But even for me, there were lots of little tips and tricks we can implement. The course is great for beginners, but also excellent for those who already have some of the digital dentistry equipment and are using it. Because it is a journey, and you want to keep getting better.
He's got an incredible knowledge in the area, and that was demonstrated by being able to answer questions well, give great examples, and he really made the day fun and educational."
Dr Craig Duval
General Dentist, Brisbane, Australia
"It made something that looked foreign look like something that's achievable."
Dr. Joseph Lattouf, General Dentist, Sydney
"Even though I've been doing this for quite some time, someone with Ahmad's calibre will always be a great wealth of knowledge."
Dr. Hani Shafik, General Dentist, Sydney and Melbourne (7+ years in digital dentistry)
"iDD's lecture programs are leading the market, particularly with all the information and comparison points across all the different scanners and printers."
Dr. Luke Cronin, Clinical Advisor, IQ Active Aligners, Brisbane
"This is the future of dentistry. And when we say future, I don't think it's 10 or 15 years. I believe it's the next five. Jump in before everyone else does."
Dr. Joseph Lattouf, General Dentist, Sydney
"Just go in and do it. We all sit on the fence and think we can learn everything by YouTube or Dr. Google. Just go out and talk to people that really know what they're doing."
Dr. Andrew Baderski, General Dentist, Sydney (38 years in practice)