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16 I interview DENTAL TECHNOLOGY, JULY-SEPTEMBER 2025

EMPOWERING DIGITAL DENTISTRY:

AN INTERVIEW WITH DR. RAMI GAMIL

From Cairo to the Middle East and beyond, Dr. Rami Gamil is helping to shape the future of digital dentistry. As
CEO of 3DVision, a respected educator, and a skilled exocad expert, Dr. Gamil has become a driving force in
advancing digital workflows across Egypt and neighboring countries. In this exclusive interview, he shares his
professional journey, practical insights and why he considers exocad the “purple panther” of digital dentistry.

Q: To begin with, could you tell us a bit about your experience in the field
of digital dentistry?
Dr. Gamil: I graduated from dental school in 2006 and have been actively
engaged in digital dentistry since 2009. Based in Cairo, I serve now as the
CEO and founder of 3DVision, a premium provider of digital dentistry
solutions, which includes TriScan, our dedicated maxillofacial imaging
centers, and 3DVision Education, a hub for hands-on digital dentistry
training. My clinical and academic focus spans CBCT, 3D imaging, guided
surgery, CAD/CAM, and smile design—areas where exocad software plays
an integral role in my daily work.

Q: What motivates you the most in your work?
Dr. Gamil: What drives me most is helping clinicians transition into the
digital world with confidence and clarity. I believe technology can humanize
dentistry when used well—and that’s what I try to share through every case,
lecture, and course I lead.

Q: When did you first start working with exocad?
Dr. Gamil: A pivotal moment came in 2015 at IDS in Cologne, where I was
first introduced to exocad. I immediately recognized its potential and began
using it for digital wax-ups and bite splints.

Q: How has it influenced your clinical practice?
Dr. Gamil: exocad software has become central to both our clinical and
laboratory workflows. We work with DentalCAD and exoplan daily, using
modules such as Smile Creator, Bite Splint, Virtual Articulator, Model
Creator, and the Implant Module. These tools enable us to deliver highly
precise, patient-specific restorations and surgical plans.

Q: Can you describe a moment when exocad truly amazed you—
something that made you think, “This is why I love what I do”?
Dr. Gamil: There have been several moments, but two really stand out. The
first was in exoplan, when I started using exocad’s universal custom sleeves
and anchor pin options. It was a “wow” moment—realizing that we could
now support any surgical kit, whether keyed or keyless, and produce all
types of guides, from fully sleeved to sleeveless designs. and devalues the work of developers and clinicians. That’s why I’ve always
The second moment was with the Smile Creator Module in DentalCAD. avoided unofficial training programs and proudly support official exocad
In the past, we had to jump between multiple software platforms just education. With affordable student licenses and certified trainers, we’re
to complete a digital smile design—3D face scans, wax-ups, and smile building a trusted community committed to ethical, high-quality digital
simulations all done separately. But seeing the Smile Creator Module bring all dentistry. “It’s not just about the software – it’s about protecting the future
of that together into one seamless, streamlined workflow was transformative. of our profession.”

Q: Education is key in digital dentistry. Could you tell us “It’s not just Q: What are the current hot trends in digital dentistry across
more about the current state of digital dental education in the Middle East?
your region? about the Dr. Gamil: One of the most exciting developments is the
Dr. Gamil: There’s still a big gap in hands-on digital dentistry software – rise of AI integration in diagnostics and treatment planning.
education across Egypt and the Middle East. Many clinicians it’s about We’re seeing early adoption of AI-assisted planning tools and
are eager to learn but lack structured training. That’s why we protecting the annotation systems that enhance precision and speed.
launched 3DVision Education—a hands-on training platform Smile design is also gaining strong momentum. Other key
that covers the entire digital workflow, from scanning to CAD future of our trends include All-on-X workflows, stackable guided surgery,
design and production. Today, digital skills aren’t just nice to profession.” and 3D printing for immediate loading—all of which are
have—they’re essential. For me, education is ultimately the making dental treatments faster and more accessible.
bridge between technology and better patient care.
Q: You’ll be speaking at the AOI Congress in Delhi this September. What
Q: How do you address the issue of software piracy, and why is it important will you be presenting, and how does digital dentistry in India compare
to use authentic exocad software? to Egypt?
Dr. Gamil: Software piracy is a serious issue that undermines innovation Dr. Gamil: At the pre-congress workshop, I’ll be presenting guided surgery