Dental TeX-ray: A Dental Technology and AI Podcast

In this episode of Dental TeX-ray, host Alan Rencher sits down with Brian Saffler, Vice President and Head of Marketing at Miris, to discuss how APIs, AI, and connected technology are reshaping the future of dental practice management. They cover: Why a governed API ecosystem is the foundation for secure, scalable dental innovation How AI agents can help reduce repetitive tasks, surface insights,...

In this episode of Dental TeX-ray, host Alan Rencher sits down with Emme Sanders, hygienist, coach, author, and co-founder of CollabriCon, to unpack why team alignment is the real driver of success in a dental practice.   They cover: Why even the best technology fails without clear communication and team alignment How missing “why” messaging stalls adoption and creates workflow breakdowns What it...

In this episode of Dental TeX-ray, host Alan Rencher sits down with Joe Brown, Co-Founder of Subscribili, to explore how dental integrations, data security, and membership models are reshaping practice growth.   They cover: Why approved dental integrations are critical for security, stability, and continuity of care The risks of disconnected systems and failed integration strategies How dental mem...

In this episode of Dental TeX-ray, host Alan Rencher sits down with Debi Carr, cybersecurity expert, to unpack how AI in dentistry is reshaping data security, HIPAA compliance, and patient data protection.   They cover: Where AI tools introduce new cybersecurity risks in dental practices How HIPAA compliance is evolving with AI and third-party vendors What dental practices must do to avoid becomin...

In this episode of Dental TeX-ray, host Alan Rencher sits down with Khuzaan Screwvalla of Great Lakes Dental Partners to break down how integrated dental platforms, AI strategy, and data infrastructure are reshaping scalable growth.   They cover: Why integrated platforms are replacing standalone dental systems—and what that means for DSOs and practices How to separate real AI value from hype with...

In this episode of Dental TeX-ray, host Alan Rencher sits down with Dayna Johnson, CEO of Novonee, to unpack how AI in dentistry is transforming patient experience, practice operations, and growth for solo practices.   They cover: How AI is improving the patient journey—from discovery and booking to clinical care Where AI eliminates friction in scheduling, documentation, imaging, and insurance ver...

In this episode of Dental TeX-ray, host Alan Rencher sits down with RJ Jerome, Chief Digital Officer at Heartland Dental, to unpack how one of the largest DSOs is scaling dental technology without sacrificing doctor autonomy.   They cover: Why operating models—not technology—drive scalable growth in DSOs How AI, cloud infrastructure, and automation actually work when built on strong operational sy...

Hosted by Alan Rencher, CTO of Henry Schein One, Dental TeX-ray looks beneath the surface of dentistry’s digital transformation. From AI-driven diagnostics to connected practice platforms and next-generation patient experiences, each episode explores how emerging tools are reshaping how dental organizations operate, scale, and deliver care. Through conversations with industry leaders and innovator...