At AEEDC Dubai, exocad highlighted its latest software releases like DentalCAD and a regionwide education drive that’s reshaping how clinics and labs in the Middle East and Africa adopt digital workflows. Dental News spoke with Ghassan Nasser, exocad’s Senior Sales Manager MENA, about the region’s digital transformation, the rising demand for highquality training, and what exocad has to offer dental professionals in 2026 and beyond.
Q: What is exocad presenting at AEEDC Dubai 2026, and why is the show so important for the region?
Ghassan Nasser: AEEDC is a key event for our strategic partners, resellers, and users from the Middle East and Africa to gather in person and learn about the latest innovations. At our demo stations, visitors can learn more about DentalCAD 3.3 Chemnitz and the most recent exoplan capabilities. It’s the ideal setting to discuss real cases and ask technical questions. We’re also running expert lectures at the booth. These are focused, practical sessions delivered by top expert trainers that show how to maximize new features in everyday workflows.
Q: exocad recently launched DentalCAD 3.3 Chemnitz. What are the key highlights, and why should professionals upgrade?
Ghassan Nasser: DentalCAD 3.3 Chemnitz is packed with new features, but three stand out for our users. One highlight is symmetric toothshape editing in esthetic design . Users can now adjust one side and mirror the change predictably, which is a great timesaver. Then of course multiunit AI design* for fast and accurate single and multi-unit crown designs. Lastly, I would point out the major improvements in implant and bar modules. Users tell us these new features touch their daily pain points. They can stay within the same software program, experience more seamless workflows, and get more predictable outcomes.
Q: What training and education paths do you recommend for dental professionals in the Middle East?
Ghassan Nasser: Correct education is as critical as the software itself. We are now certifying trainers who then work through our regional resellers, ensuring that training is standardized, up-to-date and delivered by people who use the software correctly.
We’re also deepening collaboration with universities to embed digital dentistry into curricula, and we’re launching programs that help new graduates and unemployed dentists build valuable CAD design skills. The message to users is simple: always train with a certified professional and a dealerbacked training center.
Q: Software piracy remains a challenge in parts of the region. How does exocad support customers to remain compliant and what advantages do licensed users gain?
Ghassan Nasser: Our approach has a dual focus: migration and modernization. Licensed users gain reliable aftersales support, access to new features, and training. This means better restorations, fewer reworks, and a futureproof workflow. And using the latest licensed software provides users with exocad’s current software security features.
Q: For current users or beginners planning to switch to DentalCAD 3.3 Chemnitz, who should they reach out to for sales and support?
Ghassan Nasser: Start with our authorized resellers listed on exocad.com. They operate certified training centers and can onboard teams properly.
Q: exocad is planning its global event exocad Insights 2026 in Palma de Mallorca. Why should dental professionals from the Middle East and Africa attend this event?
Ghassan Nasser: Dental professionals from the Middle East and Africa should attend exocad Insights 2026 because it is one of the most influential digital dentistry events. We bring together experts, partners, and users from more than 30 countries for two days of handson learning, product deep dives, and international networking. It’s the ideal opportunity to bring new skills, inspiration, and strategic insights back to the rapidly evolving Middle Eastern and African markets. On exocad.com/insighst-2026 you will find further information and tickets for this event. I hope to see many of you there.
Q: Which dental industry trends will matter most for exocad in the Middle East and Africa in 2026?
Ghassan Nasser: The big drivers remain digital dentistry and implants. Across the board, labs and clinics want integrated, endto end planning—fewer steps, fewer hand offs, and results they can trust. That’s where exocad’s role as a platform is so important.
