In this episode of Paradigm, host Dr. David Rallis is joined by Dr. Jai Mediratta, a Mayo Clinic oral and maxillofacial surgery resident and long-time contributor to Paradigm Oral Health. The two reflect on Jai's unconventional journey from aspiring medical student to oral surgery assistant, tech entrepreneur, and research leader. They explore the inception and evolution of Loop, a software born out of clinical necessity, and examine paradigm-shifting research in outpatient anesthesia and opioid prescribing. The conversation also dives into AI, big data, 3D printing, and the challenges of scaling healthcare systems—painting a picture of a specialty on the cusp of transformation.

Key Points From This Episode:

• Jai Mediratta’s pivot from medicine to dentistry and early connection with Dr. Rallis
• Their collaboration and the development of Loop, a communication software for oral surgery
• Building a software product from scratch while shadowing and assisting
• The foundational role of research in oral and maxillofacial surgery
• Publishing anesthesia safety data from 65,000+ patient records
• Use of NLP and AI to scale research and analyze clinical records efficiently
• The evolution of Paradigm’s opioid stewardship program
• Building infrastructure for data-driven best practices in pain management
• Leveraging surveys and machine learning to guide patient care
• The future of healthcare innovation: AI, 3D printing, biomaterials, and smart scheduling
• How Mayo Clinic's principles and structure inspire Paradigm’s culture
• Dr. Mediratta’s reflections on residency and personal experiences shaping his career

Links:

• Jai Mediratta on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaikumarmediratta
• David Rallis on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/david-rallis-374a071a8
• Paradigm Oral Health: https://paradigmoralhealth.com/