The Technology Evangelist Podcast Hosted By Dr. John Flucke

Practical AI strategies for dentistry  solve real dental problems today. In Episode 34 of The  Technology Evangelist Podcast , sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions , Dr. John Flucke talks with Dr. Kathryn Alderman, EMBA — former dentist, MIT-trained AI specialist, founder/CEO of Intelligent Care Alliance, and expert in responsible AI deployment for healthcare/dentistry.

Product innovation in dentistry  from dentists improves daily workflows. In Episode 33 of  The Technology Evangelist Podcast , sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions , Dr. John Flucke talks with Dr. Paul Moore — Irish dentist, early CBCT/CEREC adopter, CEREC trainer since 2001, and co-founder of DentalOrganiser/Steiriliu (Irish for “sterilise”). Origin Story:  UK-born (Walsall), qualified Sheff...

Dental technology coaching  guides practices through rapid change. In Episode 32 of  The Technology Evangelist Podcast , sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions , Dr. John Flucke welcomes Dr. Marty Jablow — America’s Dental Technology Coach, Cellerant Best of Class committee member, Chief Development Officer of Cellerant Consulting Group, co-founder of Dental VIP Summit, and practicing dentist i...

Digital dentistry  and in-office workflows are transforming practices. In Episode 31 of  The Technology Evangelist Podcast , sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions , Dr. John Flucke talks with Dr. Chad Duplantis, Fort Worth general dentist, key opinion leader, co-founder of Dentists IN the Know (DINK), and passionate advocate for efficient, patient-centered tech.

Gordon J. Christensen  shares decades of insights on unbiased research and dentistry’s evolution. In Episode 30 of The  Technology Evangelist Podcast , sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions , Dr. John Flucke welcomes Dr. Gordon J. Christensen, founder/CEO of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC), former CEO of Clinicians Report Foundation (CR), practicing prosthodontist, and global educator.

Dental tech adoption  and oral-systemic health take center stage. In Episode 2 of  The Technology Evangelist Podcast , sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions , Dr. John Flucke reconnects with Dr. Ed Zuckerberg 1978 NYU grad, 35-year practitioner, early tech pioneer (first office PC 1986, broadband 1996), and father of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.

Dental assistant training elevates team performance and patient care. In Episode 28 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke welcomes Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA — 35+ year practicing assistant, international speaker, published author, and founder of Chairside Assisting/CE in a Box®.

SmartChair. AI  uses sensors to track real-time chair occupancy, unlocking productivity insights. In Episode 27 of  The Technology Evangelist Podcast , sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions , Dr. John Flucke talks with Dr. Khamir Patel, practicing dentist, implant enthusiast, and founder of SmartChair. AI.

Dental media has evolved alongside technology. In Episode 26 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke welcomes Stan Goff — Senior Managing Editor at Dentistry Today with 25+ years covering dentistry (former Editor-in-Chief at Dental Products Report).

Dental brand growth  requires authentic storytelling beyond features. In Episode 25 of  The Technology Evangelist Podcast , sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions , Dr. John Flucke welcomes Mark Ross and Mike Ventriello — co-founders of Personify Group with 60+ combined years in dental marketing (Nobel Biocare, iTero, more).

3D printing in dentistry  empowers conservative, patient-centered care. In Episode 24 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke welcomes Dr. Bianca Clark, biomimetic master, cosmetic/prosthodontic specialist, and digital dentistry innovator practicing in Chicago.

3D printing in dentistry  has transformed labs from wax-ups and lost-wax casting to instant digital workflows. In Episode 23 of  The Technology Evangelist Podcast , sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions , Dr. John Flucke talks with Kim Solomon, Director of Business Development at Pac-Dent with 40+ years spanning dental tech, sales leadership at Nobel Biocare, iTero, and more.

AI in dentistry  meets real-world advocacy in Episode 22 of  The Technology Evangelist Podcast , sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions . Dr. John Flucke welcomes Loren King, RDH — 14-year clinician, global speaker on human trafficking prevention, founder of upcoming nonprofit Finding Anon, and Evangelist Officer at Trust AI. Human trafficking is the fastest-growing organized crime in the world...

AI in dentistry  is no longer just radiographs — it’s transforming prosthetics and practice efficiency. In Episode 21 of  The Technology Evangelist Podcast , sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions , Dr. John Flucke sits down with his longtime friend Dr. Pamela Maragliano, board-certified prosthodontist, Chief Editor of  Dental Economics , co-host of  Dentistry Unmasked , and private practitione...

In Episode 20 of  The Technology Evangelist , sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions , Dr. John Flucke visits Medidenta World HQ in Las Vegas and sits down with  Dr. James Mah  — Harvard-trained orthodontist, UNLV clinical professor, and one of the sharpest minds in digital dentistry — for a fast-moving, no-fluff conversation about where dental education and clinical practice are actually heade...

AI in dentistry is moving from spell-check to a full operating system. In Episode 19 of  The Technology Evangelist Podcast , sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions , Dr. John Flucke sits down with Dr. Bernard Casse — physicist, former Xerox PARC innovator, defense-tech builder, and now CEO of Trust AI — to discuss why dentistry is finally getting the intelligent infrastructure it has desperatel...

AI in dental radiography  is no longer science fiction—it’s here, FDA-cleared, and changing daily practice. In Episode 18 of  The Technology Evangelist Podcast , sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions , Dr. John Flucke welcomes his longtime friend Mike Buckner, Executive Vice President of Revenue at Pearl. With 13+ years scaling Solutionreach, Dental Intelligence, and Weave, Mike now leads reve...

Dental Cybersecurity  is more critical than ever for modern practices. In Episode 17 of  The Technology Evangelist Podcast , sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions , host Dr. John Flucke sits down with Tasha Dickinson, MBA, Founder and Chief Technologist at Siligent. As a cybersecurity expert specializing in IT for dentists, Tasha draws from her engineering background at Dartmouth, product mana...

In Episode 16 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke reunites with longtime colleague Noah Levine, Editorial Director at Conexiant Dental. With over 15 years in dental journalism, Noah oversees publications like Inside Dentistry, Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, and ADA News.

In Episode 15 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke interviews Dr. Lorne Lavine, known as “The Digital Dentist.” A former periodontist turned IT expert, Dr. Lavine shares his transition from clinical practice to founding The Digital Dentist, a company specializing in dental technology and HIPAA compliance.

In Episode 14 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke sits down with Dr. Charlie Wahl, a digital dentistry innovator and faculty member at the Dawson Academy. Dr. Wahl shares his unique journey, from growing up on Guam to embracing digital dentistry after a career detour from aspiring PE teacher to dentist. Dr. Wahl’s upcoming course at the D...

Cory Glenn is a dentist, speaker, trainer, and tech developer, residing in Winchester, TN. With 8 years of experience in dentistry, he gained a reputation as the "Dental MacGyver" for his innovative approaches to affordable and efficient care delivery. Unfortunately, in 2015, he was diagnosed with APL leukemia, forcing him to take medical leave for treatment. After a year-long battle, he made a ne...

In Episode 12 of  The Technology Evangelist Podcast , sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions , Dr. John Flucke sits down with Dr. Bryan Laskin, a speaker, consultant, and author of  Dental Disorder and Unfair Care . They explore Connected Dentistry, diving into how interoperable data systems can revolutionize dental care. Dr. Laskin shares his path from dentist to tech innovator, founding Opera...

Join Dr. John Flucke, a dedicated Technology Evangelist, as he hosts Dr. Chris Griffin on Episode 11 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, proudly sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions . This episode features Dr. Griffin, a dentist from Ripley, Mississippi, who has transformed dental care through his innovative use of 3D printing and milling. Dr. Griffin shares his unique path from engineering...

Join Dr. John Flucke, a seasoned Technology Evangelist with over 30 years in digital dentistry, as he hosts Dr. Rick Ferguson on Episode 10 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, proudly sponsored by  Medidenta Digital Solutions . Dr. Ferguson, a globally recognized figure in 3D printing and implant dentistry, shares his inspiring journey from a pre-med student at the University of Florida to a den...