Yohan Kim | Ray: Face Scans, CBCT & AI - RayFace's New Platform in Digital Dentistry

In this episode of Digital Dentistry Decoded, Dr. Ahmad Al-Hassiny interviews Yohan Kim, Chief Commercial Officer of Ray. Kim introduces Ray's innovative 5D solution that integrates CBCT imaging, face scanning, and AI technology to streamline dental diagnostics and treatment planning. The discussion covers current digital dentistry trends, including AI development and cloud-based solutions, global CBCT adoption rates, and software barriers to in-house production. Kim also shares insights on the face scanning market, Ray's hardware ecosystem including their chairside 3D printer and zirconia milling solutions, and potential future developments in clear aligners. This informative interview provides a comprehensive look at the evolving landscape of digital dental technology. 00:00:00 - Introduction to Yohan Kim and Ray 00:00:48 - Ray company background and 21 years of development 00:01:23 - Explaining the 5D solution and technology 00:03:14 - Digital avatar concept and software integration 00:04:53 - Current trends in digital dentistry (AI and cloud solutions) 00:07:13 - CBCT adoption rates across global markets 00:08:42 - Future of CBCT in dental clinics 00:09:22 - Global launch of 5D at IDS and rollout plans 00:11:12 - Ray's complete platform and ecosystem approach 00:12:13 - 5D pricing and field of view specifications 00:13:18 - Evolution of CBCT field of view preferences 00:14:28 - How 5D makes CBCT interpretation easier for general dentists 00:16:16 - AI-powered automation in diagnostics 00:17:02 - Software development for surgical guides and CAD 00:18:24 - Focus on chairside dentistry solutions 00:19:46 - Clinical indications for chairside digital dentistry 00:23:29 - Korea's high implant and CBCT adoption rates 00:26:45 - How competition drove implant adoption in Korea 00:28:36 - Face scanner market and competition with RayFace 00:30:12 - Strategy for competing in the face scanner market 00:33:28 - Price adjustment plans for RayFace 00:34:48 - Clear aligner market growth and opportunities 00:36:41 - Why clear aligners are attractive for standardized production 00:38:27 - Final thoughts on the future of integrated digital workflows 00:39:18 - Closing remarks and IDS invitation ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ 📲 Let's be social! Follow iDD on the following platforms: Facebook -   / instituteofdigitaldentistry   Instagram -   / idigitaldentistry   LinkedIn -   / instituteofdigitaldentistry   Tiktok -   / idigitaldentistry   Twitter/X -   / idigitaldentist   📍Institute of Digital Dentistry At the forefront of digital dentistry education - your digital dentistry journey starts here! https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.com/ 📚 Join iDD's Free Academy and get instant access to over 20+ Free digital dentistry courses and eBook PDFs! https://idd.to/freeacademy 💻 Check out our online course bundles: https://instituteofdigitaldentistry.c... 🎙️Listen to our 'Digital Dentistry Decoded with iDD' podcast on your favorite streaming platform now! https://idd.to/podcast