

Our Story
Born from a passion for technology, precision, and better dentistry, the Institute of Digital Dentistry (iDD) was created by Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny, a full-time private dentist practising in New Zealand, to redefine how clinicians learn, adopt, and thrive with digital workflows.
Founded in Wellington, New Zealand, iDD emerged from a simple belief: dentists deserve accessible, real-world, and objective education that keeps pace with innovation. Not a marketing pitch, sales bias or 'my product is better'.
What began as a small initiative to share experiences quickly grew into a global education platform trusted by hundreds of thousands worldwide.
Today, iDD continues its mission of elevating dentistry through honest, practical, and world-class digital training.
Our Core Values
The iDD Education Pillars
Our core principles reflect our commitment to delivering unbiased and world-class digital dentistry training. As the leading independent digital dentistry platform, we strive for clarity, honesty, and excellence in everything we do.
We are dedicated to advancing the profession through evidence-based teaching, brand-neutral guidance, and a culture of innovation, transparency, and continuous improvement.

World-Class Education
At the Institute of Digital Dentistry, objectivity is not a slogan; it’s the foundation of everything we teach.
Digital dentistry is full of bold claims and shiny marketing, making it hard for clinicians to know what truly works in a real practice. Our goal is to cut through that noise and provide training that is clear, honest, and grounded in day-to-day clinical reality.
Every course, case walkthrough, and workflow we create is built around one simple question: “Would this genuinely help a clinician treat their patients better tomorrow?” If the answer is no, it doesn’t make it into our curriculum or our webshop. Our teaching is based on lived clinical experience, successes and failures included, so learners see what really happens in the chair, not a polished demo.
We also design our content to be brand-neutral. Rather than pushing one brand, system, or ecosystem, we show how different options compare, where they shine, and where they struggle. This approach helps dentists make decisions that fit their own circumstances, not someone else’s sales target.
Because of this, iDD has become the go-to digital dentistry platform for clinicians who want to learn from real cases, real numbers, and real outcomes—not marketing promises.

Accessibility for Everyone
We believe digital dentistry should be available to every clinician and technician, not just large clinics or high-end labs.
Whether you’re just starting with your first scanner or running a fully digital clinic, iDD is designed to meet you exactly where you are.
Our online platform allows dental professionals from any country, time zone, or schedule to access world-class digital education on their own terms.
Courses are on-demand, clearly structured, and easy to revisit, so learners can progress at their own pace and rewatch lessons whenever they need a refresher.
We also cover a wide range of investment levels. From entry-level setups to comprehensive digital ecosystems, our content helps clinicians understand what is realistically possible within their budget and clinical scope. We highlight practical pathways for growth, so even small steps into digital feel strategic and sustainable.
By making digital dentistry education more accessible and transparent, we aim to lower the barrier to entry and empower more clinicians to join the digital transformation of dentistry.

Integrity in Reviews
iDD is widely recognized as the leading objective review platform in digital dentistry, and we take that responsibility seriously. Our reviews are independent, in-depth, and based on extensive hands-on use in real clinical settings, not on sponsorship demands or pre-written talking points.
When we evaluate a scanner, printer, mill, or software solution, we look at the full picture: accuracy, speed, learning curve, support, reliability, and cost over time. We highlight what works well, but we are equally transparent about limitations and frustrations. If something breaks, glitches, or falls short of expectations, we say so.
This level of honesty has made iDD a trusted reference point for clinicians and industry alike. Many dentists rely on our reviews before making major purchasing decisions, knowing that our primary loyalty is to the profession, not to any manufacturer.
Our integrity in reviews is an extension of our broader philosophy: when clinicians have clear, unbiased information, they make better choices for their patients, their teams, and their businesses. That is the standard we hold ourselves to in every recommendation we make.
Digital transformation is not a question - it’s a given.
Visionary dentists and techs will lead the industry, and those who don’t embrace digital dentistry will be left behind.
— Dr Ahmad Al-Hassiny, Founder of iDD
Our History

2017
The Beginning of iDD
The Institute of Digital Dentistry (iDD) was founded by Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny in Wellington, New Zealand. What started as a small initiative to help clinicians understand digital workflows quickly evolved into a mission to make high-quality objective digital dentistry education accessible to everyone around the globe.

2019
IDS Scanner Review
In 2019, Dr Ahmad published his Review of Intraoral Scanners at IDS 2019. At this time, digital dentistry was dominated by bias and marketing claims.
iDD’s review stood out for its honesty, clinical relevance, and transparency. The article quickly gained global attention, establishing iDD as the first independent, clinician-led voice willing to evaluate scanners without bias or industry influence.

2020
Global Expansion
During COVID-19, and as demand skyrockets, iDD expands into a full digital learning academy. New training modules, case libraries, and webinars are added, helping clinicians and technicians upgrade their digital skills remotely.
These days, the iDD Website is viewed over 1.5 million times per year by people in over 100 countries.

2021
Becoming the Objective Voice in Digital Dentistry
iDD becomes widely recognized for its in-depth, unbiased reviews of scanners, mills, printers, and software.
The platform gains global trust from dental professionals and industry alike, as the first independent, clinician-led education and review resource in digital dentistry.

2023
Hands-On Training & International Presence
iDD re-introduces hands-on workshops and international events.
Dr Ahmad teaches and presents worldwide, delivering practical digital dentistry education to clinicians across multiple continents at all major conferences like IDS, Chicago Midwinter, AEEDC etc.

2026
iDD Shop Launched
iDD expands beyond education with the launch of its dedicated Digital Dentistry Webshop.
What begins as a natural extension of our training evolves into a complete ecosystem where clinicians can access the very equipment, tools, and solutions we teach about.
Every product offered is backed by real clinical experience and the same objective assessment iDD is known for.
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