In this episode of Dental Tech Talks, Youssef sits down with Shahzeb “Shaz” Sheikh, a product leader who has built digital experiences across finance, e-commerce, and now dentistry. From leading U.S. Bank’s $8B merger integration to transforming David’s Cookies into a modern digital brand, Shaz has mastered the art of blending creativity with systems thinking. Now in stealth mode, he’s building AI-driven voice and automation tools designed to simplify dental operations and elevate patient experience. Tune in to hear how Shaz approaches innovation, data privacy, and the next wave of human-AI collaboration in dentistry.

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks, Youssef Hanine sits down with Josh DeVries, CEO and co-founder of Intiveo, a patient-engagement platform trusted by more than 60,000 providers across North America. Josh shares how he went from modernizing academic dental software at Exan (Henry Schein One) to building Intiveo — a company that now automates over 90 million messages a year and supports 33 million patients. We explore how academic insights shaped Intiveo’s design, why communication is the backbone of patient trust, how DSOs use integration as a growth superpower, and what’s next as AI enters the world of patient experience.

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks, we sits down with Hemesh Surana, founder of PatientXpress and former Oracle executive turned dental tech entrepreneur. After helping billion-dollar corporations streamline operations, Himesh applied his expertise to his wife’s struggling dental office—building a prototype that would evolve into a full-scale, all-in-one platform now used across five continents. We discuss how Patient Express is helping practices go fully paperless, cut admin costs, and achieve up to 44 % net-income growth through features like AI-powered voice reception, smart caller ID, and automated workflows. Himesh also shares his take on data security, WhatsApp-based engagement trends, and his long-term mission to simplify the black box of dental insurance.

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks, host Youssef Hanine sits down with James DeLuca, founder of Precision Dental Analytics and author of The Dental Data Playbook. With experience scaling multimillion-dollar operations and building AI-powered tools like Orion, James reveals how data-driven insights are transforming practice performance. From uncovering $750K in hidden revenue to automating patient reactivation with conversational AI, he explains the mindset shifts that help independent practices compete with DSOs. Tune in to learn how data, delegation, and AI are reshaping the business side of dentistry.

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks, we sit down with Anirudh Perubotla, co-founder of Floe Health, to explore how predictive AI is transforming referral management and patient retention. A Forbes 30 Under 30 innovator and former product leader at Commure, Anirudh shares how Floe Health’s “quiet intelligence” model helps clinics reduce no-shows, improve continuity of care, and lift revenue without adding new systems to manage. We dive into empathy-driven design, the balance between automation and human judgment, and how predictive operations could become healthcare’s next big frontier.

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks, we sit down with Shiva Kumar, Co-Founder and CTO of Dentulu — the teledentistry platform now powering over 500,000 virtual consults and transforming oral health at scale. Shiva shares how an “accidental marriage” between tech and dentistry turned into an AI-first platform integrating everything from intraoral cameras and AI second opinions to salivary diagnostics and remote treatment planning. We discuss Dentulu’s partnerships with innovators like Pearl AI and Viome, their expanding presence across the U.S. and internationally, and why salivary testing, AI note-taking, and remote sleep apnea care are just the beginning. Whether you're a startup founder or a DSO operator, this one is a blueprint for building real healthcare impact.

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks, we sit down with Samad Syed, CEO of SRS Web Solutions and founder of MConsent and CareTap. Samad shares how a frustrating billing experience post-surgery turned into a mission to eliminate front office chaos and restore human connection in healthcare. We explore how his platforms streamline patient intake, automate re-engagement, and leverage AI to empower over 28,000 care providers across dental and community health. From HIPAA-compliant AI receptionists to in-house fintech solutions that save practices hundreds of thousands in fees, Samad brings clarity, innovation, and relentless focus to healthcare SaaS. This one’s for the operators, builders, and clinicians tired of chasing paperwork.

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks, Youssef Hanine sits down with Dwight Brown, CEO and co-founder of Dentiza, an AI-powered platform transforming how dental practices attract and engage patients. Dwight shares his fascinating journey from building a global mobile encryption company to helping hundreds of dental practices grow across six countries. We explore how Dentiza blends AI, video, and empathy to create what Dwight calls the “Digital Dental Doorway,” guiding patients from curiosity to consultation while freeing up valuable time for dentists. Tune in to hear how Dentiza is boosting practice revenue, improving patient experiences, and even giving dentists their freedom back.

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks, we sit down with Janet Hagerman — international speaker, author of Selling Dentistry, and one of the first to define the role of the fractional Chief Hygiene Officer (CHO). Drawing from decades of experience leading hygiene systems at a 100+ practice DSO, Janet unpacks why so many case presentations fail — and how a better partnership between doctors and hygienists can change that overnight. From triaging treatment into “911, preventive, and cosmetic” categories to integrating AI call tracking and diagnostic tools, Janet shares her proven approach to doubling (or tripling) case acceptance — while keeping human connection at the center. We also dive into how communication soft skills are becoming the missing piece in AI-powered practices, and why every DSO needs two clinical leaders: one for dentists, and one for hygiene.

What do aviation simulators, burnout-proof muscle memory, and 35 countries have in common? Dr. Lincoln Harris. In this episode of Dental Tech Talks, we sit down with the founder of Ripe Global — the groundbreaking cloud simulation platform revolutionizing how dentists learn. Lincoln shares how his frustrations with traditional CE, his love of high-performance training, and his willingness to break every industry rule led to a scalable hands-on education model that teaches complex procedures 50% faster. From tactile mannequin tech to human factors psychology, and building his own LMS when none existed, this is a raw look at what it takes to reimagine dental education from the ground up. Whether you’re a DSO leader, burned-out associate, or tech-forward clinician, you’ll want to hear this.