Dental Tech Talks

In this episode of Dental Tech Talks, we sit down with Rajeev Kumar, co-founder of Better Diagnostics, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming dental diagnostics—starting with caries detection. Rajeev shares a behind-the-scenes look at their groundbreaking AI model, the journey to FDA clearance, and the real-world challenges of deploying advanced tech in dental practices.

In this inspiring episode, Dr. Natasha Hassam-Sarwar shares her powerful journey from clinical dentistry to becoming a leading advocate for AI-driven workflows. After a life-changing injury, Natasha reimagined her role in dentistry by exploring how AI can enhance ergonomics, reduce admin burdens, and transform patient care. She dives into the capabilities of Dentscribe, a tool that streamlines note-taking, and unpacks feedback from real dental teams. From emerging tech to personal branding, Dr. Natasha offers an honest take on what the future of dentistry looks like with AI at the helm while never losing sight of the human connection at the heart of patient care.

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.

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.