Host: Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny (iDD) | Guest: Matt Mock, Senior Director of Education and Marketing, Medit 
This document summarizes a podcast episode and the host’s article. It reflects the opinions of the host and guest rather than peer-reviewed evidence. Information is as reported at the time of publication (January 2026) and may change.

1. Overview

Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny discusses Medit’s direction with Matt Mock. He was skeptical of iPad scanning but found the Medit i900 Mobility lags less than his Windows laptop and now sees iPad scanning as a possible next major trend.

2. Medit’s Strategic Shift

Medit now sees itself as a software solutions company rather than a scanner provider, reflected in its new tagline, “Infinite Possibilities.” Mock says the initial purchase is a small part of a three-to-five-year customer relationship.

3. Why the iPad?

Dr. Al-Hassiny stresses that wireless is not the same as mobile: a wireless scanner still ties the user to the room that was set up. The i900 Mobility needs only the scanner and an iPad.

Factor

Reported Benefit

Power & Speed

Runs on its own battery without lag; Mock says Apple’s M-series chips outperform the best NVIDIA chips for Medit’s technology.

Screen & Start-Up

Sharper display than typical laptops, and no loading screens.

4. How It Works

  • Local Processing: The scanner connects to the iPad over Wi-Fi, but all scanning and rendering happen locally on the iPad (not cloud-based).
  • Network: A Wi-Fi 6, 6E, or 7 router is the main requirement. A hotspot may also work.
  • Hardware: The Wi-Fi adapter is built into the scanner, but the scanner is chunkier than most.

5. Software and Patient Communication

  • Medit Link Express: A simplified app lets you start scanning immediately, with only Restorative, Ortho, and Implants workflows.
  • Patient Communication: Handing the iPad to the patient is a more natural way to review scans and may help case acceptance.
  • Limitation: Medit’s other applications are not yet on the iPad. Mock confirmed they are planned and hinted at an approach other than a simple port.

6. Outlook for 2026

Medit is developing diagnostics that combine scans with X-rays, photos, and practice data, plus orthodontic expansion and further iPad app features based on early-adopter feedback.

7. Final Thoughts

Dr. Al-Hassiny judges iPad scanning a genuine shift rather than a gimmick, citing the mobility, simpler interface, and patient communication benefits.