The Patient Experience Blueprint

Gary Takacs has been in dental consulting since before most of his clients graduated dental school. He created the first dental podcast in 2011, has visited over 2,200 practices across all 50 states, and has spent decades watching the same pattern play out: practices that struggle with case acceptance are usually struggling with something that comes before it. That something is connection. This ep...

What does it take to get a patient into the chair when fear has kept them away for years? In this episode of The Patient Experience Blueprint, host Josh DeVries sits down with Dr. Neal Johnson — a board-certified dental anesthesiologist, founder and CEO of UIS Health, and host of the SMILES & AI podcast. Dr. Johnson has spent his career serving the patients most practices struggle to treat, and he...

What if the biggest barrier to better patient care wasn't clinical skill – it was the fact that your software can't talk to anyone else's?  In this episode of The Patient Experience Blueprint, host Josh DeVries sits down with Dr. Bryan Laskin, a Minnesota-based dentist, Co-Founder and CEO Toothapps and Cair, and Chair of the Dental Standards Institute. Dr. Laskin has spent decades building technol...

What if the key to a better practice wasn't seeing more patients, but being more intentional about the ones you do see? In this episode of The Patient Experience Blueprint, host Josh DeVries sits down with Dr. Todd Snyder, a cosmetic and restorative dentist, lecturer, inventor, and founder of the Legion education platform. Dr. Snyder has been in practice for 32 years and runs two private offices b...

Trust isn't something you can script. But it is something you can build — deliberately, consistently, and at every single touchpoint. In this episode, Josh DeVries sits down with Dr. Mark Costes, founder of the Dental Success Institute, co-founder and CEO of the Dental Success Network, and host of the Dentalpreneur Podcast. With 16 practices built or acquired across California and Arizona, an inte...

Most dental practices aren't failing because of a lack of patients or marketing. They're failing because complexity got baked in early – and no one stopped to ask why. In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Howard Farran, founder of Dentaltown.com, and author of Uncomplicate Business. With nearly 40 years in dentistry and a platform that reaches hundreds of thousands of dental professionals, Howard...

AI isn't coming to dentistry – it's already here. And waiting to see if it "sticks" might be the costliest mistake your practice makes this year. In this episode, we sit down with Laura Nelson, VP of AI Training and Development at Mango Voice, founder of Front Office Rocks, and author of Brush Up on AI . With over 20 years of dental industry experience and a track record of training thousands of d...

Dentistry isn't just another business – and treating it like one can quietly destroy your culture, patient trust, and long-term success. In this episode, we sit down with Howard Farran , CEO and Founder of Dentaltown, Farran Media, and the Dentistry Uncensored Podcast. With over 25 years of clinical experience and a track record of building one of the world's largest dental communities, Howard sha...

What does it really mean to create a "WOW" worthy patient experience in dentistry? In this inspiring episode, we interview Dr. Anissa Broussard — dentist, marketing agency founder, and the first female dentist podcaster — who shares her powerful philosophy around patient care and practice growth. Dr. Broussard’s approach goes far beyond clinical skill, focusing on treating every patient like famil...

Your security standards shouldn’t stop at a BAA. In this episode of The Patient Experience Blueprint, our CTO Owen Ingraham breaks down what it means to go beyond checkbox compliance. With SOC 2 Type II certification, Intiveo is setting a new standard for trust in the dental industry. “The framework is essentially a whole suite of policies and compliance targets that need to be met, not just at on...

In this episode of The Patient Experience Blueprint, we speak with John Poli, Industry Principal for Healthcare at RingCentral, about the transformation of patient communications across dental practices — from large DSOs to single offices. John breaks down how AI and UCaaS (Unified Communications as a Service) are helping streamline experiences, improve trust, and address industry-wide issues like...

In this episode of The Patient Experience Blueprint , we speak with Laura Alexis, the CEO and Founder of POP Recovery Systems, about why recovery shouldn’t stop at the OR doors. Laura shares the deeply personal story that inspired POP, a patient-centered platform designed to provide guidance, safety, and emotional support throughout the surgical journey. What you’ll hear: Why “Patients Over Profit...

What do Matt Damon, Cher, and Kate Hudson have in common? Their smiles were crafted by Dr. Jon Marashi — but that’s only part of the story. In this episode of The Patient Experience Blueprint , we sit down with the celebrity dentist and co-founder of Byte to talk about transforming dentistry through entrepreneurship. Dr. Marashi walks us through his journey from private practice to building a bill...

This episode of The Patient Experience Blueprint delves into Project FIND-EM, a groundbreaking initiative by the University of Utah that employs forensic isotope ratio mass spectrometry to help identify unknown human remains. Plus, we examine how Project FIND-EM intersects with the patient experience and discuss how participation can deepen the bond between patients and their dental providers, fos...

In this episode, we sit down with ArNelle Wright, a seasoned dental professional and inspiring leader, to explore her journey in the dental field and uncover practical advice for shaping effective teams and dental practices. ArNelle shares the key traits of strong leaders, her view on mentorship, and discusses common challenges dentists face, such as practice management and aligning team goals — a...

Danielle Apostolon from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health explains the shift towards value-based care in dentistry. Understand how this model prioritizes quality outcomes over the quantity of services, and how dental practices can adopt this approach to improve patient care and satisfaction. Danielle also explores how value-based care transforms the patient journey by focusing on preventive meas...

This episode, hosted by Intiveo’s CEO Josh DeVries, uncovers the trends from one of Initveo’s most popular content pieces: our annual trends report. Listen to get insight into the emerging patterns in the dental industry, identify upcoming opportunities, make future-focused decisions and understand how these trends may impact your business. Take a look at our guide here: https://intiveo.com/trends...

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Shahrooz Yazdani, CEO and Director of Yazdani Family Dentistry and Costello Family Dentistry. Dr. Yazdani, who earned his DDS degree with Honours from the University of Toronto and completed a prestigious two-year residency in North Carolina, brings a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to excellence in dental care. He will share his journey in dentistry, the...

Jinesh Patel, CEO of UptimeHealth, discusses the impact of equipment downtime on dental practices and introduces strategies to prevent it. Learn how innovative technology can automate medical device management, enhance patient care, and reduce operational costs. Jinesh will also highlight how these improvements directly benefit the patient experience by minimizing disruptions in care, ensuring tim...

In our most recent podcast episode, Integrating Medical and Dental Care: The Future of Dentistry, we are joined by Dr. Jessica Pharar of the Pharar Foundation. November is Mouth Cancer Action Month, making it a perfect time to talk about the importance of dental care for cancer patients. The Pharar Foundation has made it a priority to transform the lives of patients affected by cancer through thei...

Dr. Alex Gruenberg, an expert in robotic-assisted dental surgery, shares his experiences with the Yomi Robot and how it has transformed his practice. Discover the benefits of a fully digital workflow and the future of implant dentistry. Dr. Gruenberg also discusses how these technological advancements enhance the patient experience, offering more precise, less invasive procedures, shorter recovery...

Join us for this insightful discussion with Intiveo Co-Founders, Owen Ingraham and Nathan Devries. In this episode, we delve deep into the fundamentals of dental data security, a critical aspect of modern dental practice management. As dental practices increasingly rely on digital records and online systems, the importance of protecting patient information has never been greater. We'll explore why...

In this webinar, Intiveo’s VP of Customer Experience, Ryan Dalton, provides insights into which success metrics are the most meaningful for dental and oral surgery practices. We walk you through which benchmarks help you measure the success of your patients’ experience and your engagement with them. Some of these benchmarks include: Confirmation rates New social reviews  Survey response rates Reca...

Join us for an insightful episode of The Patient Experience Blueprint, where we explore the vital link between staff satisfaction and patient satisfaction in dental practices. We are thrilled to introduce Monica from Blossom Dental Consulting, who brings a wealth of experience and expertise in transforming dental practices through positive staff engagement. In this episode, we'll delve into the di...

From communication breakdowns to logistical hurdles, we shed light on the various obstacles that practices face when transferring patients between practices and specialties. Through engaging discussions and real-world examples, listeners will gain valuable strategies and best practices for navigating referral processes more effectively. Whether you're a practice seeking to enhance patient care coo...