The TechDental Podcast

Episode Summary In this episode, we explore one of the most overlooked drivers of success inside dental groups: the human architecture behind the leadership team. While DSOs invest heavily in equipment, digital tools and infrastructure, very few measure the psychological and behavioural alignment of the people responsible for scaling the organisation. Soma Pirityi, Forbes 30 Under 30, VC-turned-fo...

EPISODE SHOW NOTES Title: AI Doesn’t Fix Chaos — It Exposes It: The Clarity Blueprint with Alexander Michael Gittens In today’s episode, global strategist and AI researcher Alexander Michael Gittens joins me to break down one of the most important truths in modern dentistry: AI doesn’t solve chaos. It multiplies it. Across 400+ organisations and billions in value created, Alexander has seen the sa...

Title: AI, Data & The Future of Scalable Dentistry with Ross Drynan (Henry Schein One) Episode Summary In this episode, Ross Drynan, Head of Partnerships at Henry Schein One, joins us to break down the real mechanics of digital transformation in dentistry. After 11 years inside one of the industry’s most influential software organisations, Ross has seen thousands of practices scale, stall, and...

In this episode, Dr Randeep Singh Gill sits down with Rasnaam Singh Tiwana, founder of Dentstock, to unpack how data, automation and AI are reshaping procurement, decision-making and operational efficiency in independent dental practices. Rasnaam shares the origin of Dentstock, built during the chaos of post-COVID supply chain disruption, and explains why procurement has remained overlooked for de...

Why fear something when it could be your biggest advantage? In this episode of The TechDental Podcast, Dr Randeep sits down with Sophie Lovett and Ashley King from Pearl AI, the world’s leading dental AI diagnostics company, to explore how technology is transforming patient trust, clinical accuracy, and global compliance. What You’ll Learn: How AI improves diagnostic accuracy while strengthening p...

Dentistry is changing not only through digital tools but through a shift in how clinicians and founders think about time, trust, and technology. In this bonus conversation, Dr Randeep Singh Gill and serial entrepreneur Sergey Osipov, founder of Placy, go deeper into what AI means for the real world of practice building. Sergey draws on his experience in real estate and tech to explain how automati...

As industries built on trust begin to intersect with artificial intelligence, new questions emerge about what should be automated and what must remain human. In this episode of The TechDental Podcast, Dr Randeep Singh Gill speaks with Sergey Osipov, co-founder of Placy AI and one of Europe’s most seasoned tech entrepreneurs, to explore how automation is redefining both real estate and dentistry. D...

Most dental students are focused on passing exams. Afeef Hadi is building platforms, hosting events, and leading teams while still in his second year at King’s College London. In this exclusive TechDental bonus episode, he explains the philosophy and systems behind that output, from moving the clock off his screen to enter 12-hour deep-work sessions, to switching between Einstein’s “objective time...

Many dental students graduate highly skilled in clinical techniques but underexposed to the wider realities of business, technology and communication that shape modern practice. While education has advanced, too few opportunities exist for young clinicians to learn the professional and entrepreneurial skills needed to lead with confidence. In this episode of The TechDental Podcast, host Dr Randeep...

Partnerships in dentistry are changing. Gone are the days when suppliers could rely on trade shows to build relationships. Instead, Adrian Dray argues, practices and DSOs are now looking for visible ambassadors who represent their companies with authenticity, credibility, and commitment. Senior leaders aren’t waiting at the booths; they’re watching on LinkedIn, Facebook, and digital communities wh...

Many dental practices are still running on outdated systems that create bottlenecks, limit growth, and leave compliance gaps unaddressed. While technology has advanced, too many practices are left paying the ‘dental tax’ for software that was never designed with dentistry in mind. In this episode of The TechDental Podcast, host Dr Randeep Singh Gill speaks with Adrian Dray, UK Director of Partners...

Most dental practices talk too much about treatments and tools and too little about transformation. Patients don’t want to hear about steps or features; they want outcomes: being able to eat their favourite foods again, spending less time in the chair, and feeling confident with their smile. In this bonus episode, Bogomil Stoev shares why practices that focus on the emotional side of dentistry bui...

AI-powered chatbots and voice assistants are revolutionising dental practice operations, offering a balanced approach to automation while maintaining patient care and security. In this bonus episode of The TechDental, host Dr Randeep interviews Josh Peach, founder of Thread Automations, exploring how dental practices can effectively implement AI communication tools while addressing security concer...

Dental practices today have more tools than ever, CRMs, ads, dashboards, analytics, but many still struggle to convert visibility into real patient growth. The missing piece is strategy, not more technology. In this episode of The TechDental Podcast, host Dr Randeep Singh Gill speaks with Bogomil Stoev, Founder of The Strategic Kreator, Co-Founder & CMO of Commenter AI, and Co-Owner of St Apol...

In this bonus episode of The TechDental Podcast, host Dr Randeep speaks with Mike Huffaker from Planet DDS about the transformative impact of AI and cloud solutions in dental practice management, exploring how modern technology is reshaping operational efficiency and patient care delivery. What You'll Learn: - How to leverage AI tools like Fixr and Copilot to enhance executive productivity and str...

Dentists are trained to treat patients, not to spend hours managing calls, emails, and repetitive questions. Yet for many practices, reception bottlenecks and missed appointments quietly drain time and revenue. In this episode of The TechDental Podcast, host Dr Randeep Singh Gill speaks with Josh Peach, founder of Thread Automations, about how chatbots and voice bots are reshaping practice operati...

Dentists are skilled clinicians, not business operators. Yet the ability to run, scale, and exit like a business owner is often the difference between a practice that struggles to sell and one that attracts premium valuations. In this episode of The TechDental Podcast , host Dr Randeep Singh Gill speaks with Craig Keegan, founder of the Dental Exit Co-operative, about how he is helping dentists tr...

Buying, selling, and scaling a dental practice is no longer just about clinical skill but about leadership, systems, and knowing how to prepare for the future. In this episode of The TechDental Podcast, host Dr. Randeep Singh Gill speaks with Andy Acton, Director at Frank Taylor & Associates and co-host of the Dentology podcast, about what truly drives practice value and how owners can stay co...

Dentists are trained to treat patients, not balance spreadsheets or scale businesses. Yet the ability to understand money is often the difference between burnout and freedom. In this episode of The TechDental Podcast, host Dr. Randeep Singh Gill speaks with Dr. James Martin, founder of Dentists Who Invest and Videre Financial Planning, about how he built the UK’s leading dental finance community a...

Preventive dentistry is entering a new era, with AI-powered diagnostics, telehealth, and data-driven tools set to redefine how patients engage with their oral health and how providers deliver care. In this episode of The TechDental Podcast, host Dr. Randeep Singh Gill speaks with Shivakumar Chandrasekaran, Co-Founder and CTO of Dentulu, about how innovations like AI-enhanced X-ray analysis, predic...

Dental technology is entering a new era, with cloud-based systems and AI-powered automation set to redefine how practices operate, scale, and deliver patient care. In this episode of The TechDental Podcast, host Dr. Randeep Singh Gill speaks with Mike Huffaker, Chief Revenue Officer at Planet DDS, about how he helped scale the company from 60 to 400 employees and transform over 13,000 dental pract...

AI-powered automation is reshaping patient experience and operational efficiency, offering dental practices new ways to grow without adding overhead. In this episode of The TechDental Podcast, host and Founder of DentaCFO, Dr. Randeep Singh Gill speaks with Dr. Aalok Shukla, CEO and co-founder of Implement AI, about how clinics are using AI agents to reduce admin burden, boost revenue, and deliver...

Digital dentistry technology is revolutionizing patient care and practice growth, with AI-powered scanning solutions leading the transformation of modern dental practices. In this episode of The TechDental Podcast, host Dr. Randeep Singh Gill speaks with Dr. Gina Vega, Principal Dentist at Bishopsgate Dental Care, about her journey from early adoption of digital scanning technology to becoming a l...

Welcome to The TechDental Podcast – Your #1 Resource for AI, Business Growth & Innovation in Dentistry Most dental podcasts talk about clinical techniques or personal stories. This one is different. I’m Dr. Randeep Singh Gill (@TechDentalPodcast), Founder of TechDental™, and I bring you a podcast designed to help dental practice owners build businesses that grow, scale, and outlast them. Every...