In this episode of Dental Tech Talks, we sit down with David Herman, CMO and founder of Web Marketing For Dentists, to explore what 20 years of dental ad testing and 800,000 phone calls reveal about how practices actually grow. From his early days directing campaigns for General Motors and Blue Cross to building one of dentistry’s most data-driven marketing engines, David shares how AI is changing lead follow-up, why procedure-based positioning outperforms general messaging, and what separates the offices that thrive from those that stall. If your team is missing calls—or missing the mark—this one’s for you.

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks, we sit down with Alvin Uta'i, CEO and founder of Elite Dental Force, to unpack how AI is transforming one of dentistry’s most painful bottlenecks: billing and insurance claims. Alvin shares his journey from logistics and consulting into dental tech, and how his passion for solving complex problems led to an AI-powered platform designed to prevent denials before they happen. We explore the real impact of denial prevention, fee negotiation, and real-time insurance verification, as well as why the human element will always matter in dental practice ops. If you’ve ever wondered how AI can protect your bottom line without replacing your team, this conversation is for you.

On this episode of Dental Tech Talks, we sits down with Rushi Ganmukhi, CEO and founder of Bola AI—the leading voice AI platform that’s transforming clinical documentation for dental practices. From MIT’s cutting-edge NLP research to real-world applications in the dental chair, Rushi shares how he’s built a system that has completed over five million notes and is helping practices improve accuracy, reduce stress, and ultimately scale smarter. Discover the challenges of building voice AI in a noisy dental environment, how integrations with practice management systems like Dentrix and Open Dental make adoption seamless, and what’s next in the AI-powered dental revolution. If you’re curious how voice technology can free up your team and unlock new growth, this one’s for you.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.