Dental Tech Talks

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks , we’re joined by Dr. Vilas Sastry , CEO and founder of Teledentistry.com , a platform that’s redefined how and where dental care happens—now accessible to over 150 million patients through partnerships with 90+ insurance carriers. Dr. Sastry shares how he scaled insights from 15 years of running a high-volume practice into a tech-enabled solution that's slashi...

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks , we’re joined by Dallin Kaufman , co-founder and CEO of AccruDent , to talk about how simplicity and focus can drive real impact in dental operations. Dallin shares how AccruDent found its niche in dental billing services, and why their roadmap is focused not on flashy pivots, but on deep optimization—automation, speed, cost, and accuracy. We dig into the uniq...

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks , we sit down with David Herman , CMO and founder of Web Marketing For Dentists , to explore what 20 years of dental ad testing and 800,000 phone calls reveal about how practices actually grow. From his early days directing campaigns for General Motors and Blue Cross to building one of dentistry’s most data-driven marketing engines, David shares how AI is chang...

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks , we sit down with Alvin Uta'i, CEO and founder of Elite Dental Force , to unpack how AI is transforming one of dentistry’s most painful bottlenecks: billing and insurance claims. Alvin shares his journey from logistics and consulting into dental tech, and how his passion for solving complex problems led to an AI-powered platform designed to prevent denials bef...

On this episode of Dental Tech Talks , we sits down with Rushi Ganmukhi, CEO and founder of Bola AI—the leading voice AI platform that’s transforming clinical documentation for dental practices. From MIT’s cutting-edge NLP research to real-world applications in the dental chair, Rushi shares how he’s built a system that has completed over five million notes and is helping practices improve accurac...

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks , we sit down with Sarah Ruberg—better known as Sarah Sparkles—CMO of DentMent and founder of Our Thrive Tribe, a vibrant marketing agency helping dental brands find their voice and shine online. Sarah brings unmatched energy and deep industry insight from her time at the DEO to building personal brands and mentorship platforms for the next generation of dental...

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks , we sit down with Fraser Zerebecki, President of Practice Scale Up and Canadian Armed Forces veteran turned dental practice strategist. Fraser shares how military leadership frameworks and an Ivy MBA formed the backbone of Practice Scale Up, Canada’s only executive-level accelerator program designed for dental professionals. From policies that build practice e...

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks , we sit down with Dr. Peter Gabbay, practicing dentist, software engineer, and founder of Dentina AI — the AI receptionist built by someone who’s lived both sides of the dental practice. Peter shares how missing 40% of calls at his dad’s office sparked a solution that now books thousands of appointments across 500+ offices in the US and Canada. We dive into ho...

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks , we sit down with Dr. Amit Kumar and Dr. Bhumika Bhadyani, public health dentists and co-founders of Dental Friend App, a groundbreaking AI-powered platform that lets anyone screen their oral health using just a smartphone selfie. With 90%+ accuracy, real-time dental condition detection, and support for underserved communities, the app is already impacting liv...

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks, we sit down with Rob Logel, National Sales Director at QuickPay Dental, to explore how their zero-interest, no-credit-check financing model is helping practices unlock revenue from unfunded treatment plans while making care more accessible for patients with limited credit history. Rob shares how QuickPay guarantees payments to dentists, even if patients defaul...

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks , we sit down with Eric Rice, COO of Hawaii Smile Designs, to explore how financial thinking, AI, and smart operations are reshaping the orthodontic experience. From implementing real-time KPI tracking and cloud-based systems to launching a custom whitening brand that’s driving passive revenue, Eric walks us through the playbook he’s using to scale across Hawai...

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks , we sit down with Dr. Brandon Korman, DDS, practicing dentist and founder of Bunji Dental Referrals, a platform built to solve one of dentistry’s most frustrating blind spots: the broken referral loop. Brandon shares how a single lost patient report sparked the idea, and how he built a HIPAA-conscious solution that’s streamlining specialist referrals across th...

Javi Diaz, CMO of Gumline Dental Marketing and HeyDonto AI, is transforming how dental practices grow with AI, automation, and digital strategy. Before entering the dental industry, she played a key role in scaling WhiskerCloud, leading a high volume of website launches and driving significant growth before its acquisition. Now, as the marketing force behind two of dentistry's most innovative comp...

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks , Pavan Chakka, co-founder and CEO of Practice Dili, shares how automation and technology are transforming patient communication in dental practices. From the rise of text messaging to the critical role of online reputation management, Pawan dives into the strategies practices can use to stay ahead. Discover how to generate more positive reviews, overcome adopt...

What if dentists never had to type another clinical note again? In this episode of Dental Tech Talks,we dive into the future of dental documentation with Abdullah Al-Hayali, founder of Pulp Health. An AI-powered scribe built to stay compliant, save time, reduce burnout, and adapt to every practice’s unique needs. From HIPAA-compliant automation to tackling AI hallucinations and unlocking true cust...

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks , we sit down with Rajeev Kumar, co-founder of Better Diagnostics, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming dental diagnostics—starting with caries detection. Rajeev shares a behind-the-scenes look at their groundbreaking AI model, the journey to FDA clearance, and the real-world challenges of deploying advanced tech in dental practices.

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Natasha Hassam-Sarwar shares her powerful journey from clinical dentistry to becoming a leading advocate for AI-driven workflows. After a life-changing injury, Natasha reimagined her role in dentistry by exploring how AI can enhance ergonomics, reduce admin burdens, and transform patient care. She dives into the capabilities of Dentscribe, a tool that streamlines not...

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks, we sit down with Farid Fadaie, founder of Viva AI, to explore how his background as a DSO operator and dental software builder shaped one of the most comprehensive AI platforms in dentistry. Farid breaks down how Viva blends generative AI, VoIP, payments, and predictive workflows into a seamless admin experience—one that reduces workload instead of adding to i...

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks , we sit down with Michael Hyman, CEO of Rhodium Software and six-time founder with exits across multiple industries, including leadership roles at Amazon, Microsoft, and Chewy. Michael shares how he's merging four companies—three led by women CEOs—into one AI-powered platform that’s transforming clinic-patient communication. We dive into his startup formula, t...