Dental Tech Talks

por Youssef Hanine

#23 – From Unicorn Onesies to Unstoppable Brands: Sarah Sparkles on Authentic Marketing & DSO Growth

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 leaders. We explore why digital presence is no longer optional, how LinkedIn is reshaping DSO hiring and retention, and why authenticity is the ultimate marketing strategy. From satin pajamas and unicorn onesies to strategic brand storytelling, this episode is all about turning human connection into business momentum.

E23

23 jun 2025

39:47

#22 - From the Battlefield to the Boardroom: Military-Grade Leadership Lessons for Dental Practice Growth

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 equity to fail-safe decision-making structures, Fraser explains how dentists can lead with confidence and scale sustainably in an era of industry consolidation and shifting patient expectations. If you’re curious how to level up your practice’s growth while becoming a better leader, tune in!

E22

13 jun 2025

49:13

#21 – Missed Calls = Missed Revenue: How Dentina AI is Helping Dentists Win Back Their Time

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 how Dentina AI integrates with practice management systems, reduces empty chairs, and relieves front desk burnout — all while staying HIPAA-compliant and hallucination-resistant. If you’re navigating staffing shortages, missed revenue, or just want your phones covered 24/7, this episode is for you.

E21

6 jun 2025

35:59

#20 - A Tooth Selfie That Could Save Your Smile: How Dental Friend App Is Scaling Access to Care with AI

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 lives across India and the U.S. We dive into their journey from mass dental camps to setting a Guinness World Record with Sensodyne, how they built AI for low-bandwidth, low-light conditions, and why making dental care accessible isn’t just a mission, it’s a movement.

E20

30 may 2025

34:02

#19 - Financing with Heart: Rob Logel of QuickPay Dental on Making Care Accessible Without Credit Checks

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 default, why relationship-based underwriting outperforms rigid credit checks, and how treating patients with care and respect transforms both outcomes and loyalty. From emotional patient stories to practical ROI insights, this conversation is a must-listen for anyone rethinking how financing fits into the dental experience.

E19

23 may 2025

36:43

#18 - From Spreadsheets to Scalability: Eric Rice on AI, Innovation, and the Future of Dental Operations

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 Hawaii’s islands. We dive into culture-building, revenue cycle management, and why missed calls might be your biggest leak. Whether you’re running a solo practice or managing multiple locations, this episode offers a data-driven look at what modern dental ops should look like and where they’re going.

E18

16 may 2025

31:25

#17 – Bridging the Gap: Dr. Brandon Korman, DDS, on Fixing the Dental Referral Loop

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 the U.S. and Canada. We dive into the challenges of adoption, why simplicity is their superpower, and how solving the “invisible gap” in patient care is improving retention, staff satisfaction, and bottom lines. If you've ever cringed at paper referrals and vanishing follow-ups, this episode is for you.

E17

9 may 2025

27:56

#16 – From Compliance to Customization: Abdullah Al-Hayali on the Future of Dental Documentation

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 customization, this conversation cuts through the buzz and gets real about what it takes to bring machine learning into the operatory without losing the human touch.

E16

1 may 2025

33:27

#15 - From Amazon to AI: Michael Hyman on Merging 4 Startups to Humanize Healthcare with Data

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, the real-world impact of machine learning in aesthetics and dentistry, and why emotional intelligence, diversity, and common sense are his secret weapons. From skin-scanning hardware to smart campaigns, this episode is packed with insights on scaling with heart, building through chaos, and why he believes the Turing Test is officially behind us.

E15

25 abr 2025

1:04:02

#14 – Building AI That Works With You: Farid Fadaie on Viva AI, Predictive Workflows & Redefining Dental Admin

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 it. From building a “credit score” for oral health to tackling real-time PMS integration, we dive into what it takes to make AI truly useful for dental teams—and why automation shouldn’t mean sacrificing the human touch.

E14

30 abr 2025

43:07

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