Influential Dental

In this episode of Influential Dental, hosts Julieanne O'Connor and Michael Keeter interview Ophir Tanz, the founder and CEO of Pearl. They discuss Ophir's extensive background in AI and computer vision, his journey into the dental industry, and the transformative impact of Pearl's technology on dental practices. The conversation covers the importance of AI in enhancing diagnostic capabilities, particularly in pediatric dentistry, and the entrepreneurial philosophy that drives Ophir's work. They also touch on the significance of mentorship, work-life balance, and the future aspirations of Pearl in connecting oral health with systemic health.

Tune in to get inspired. 

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Hosted by Michael Keeter and Julieanne O’Connor, the Influential Dental Podcast highlights the voices shaping dentistry today. Each episode features candid conversations with clinicians, educators, and innovators who are not only advancing the field but also inspiring the community. Our mission is to lift up those who lift others, sharing stories of leadership, mentorship, and growth that resonate with dentists across the U.S. and beyond.

In this episode, Michael Keeter and Julieanne O’Connor sit down with Dr. Lincoln Harris and Kim Toovey of Ripe Global for a candid conversation about redefining how dentists learn, grow, and stay inspired in an ever-evolving field. They explore the path to influence in dentistry, the urgent skills gap affecting clinicians worldwide, and the real challenges DSOs face behind the scenes.

Together, they unpack what makes strong partnerships work, how complementary leadership styles create momentum, and why burnout is a sign that the industry needs a new learning model. You’ll also hear how Ripe Global is using innovative training methods and data-driven performance insights to shape the future of dental education.

Tune in to get inspired. 

🎧 Stream all episodes of the Influential Dental Podcast on the ADI Platform, your trusted source for cutting-edge dental education and inspiration.

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About the Influential Dental TeamHosted by Michael Keeter and Julieanne O’Connor, the Influential Dental Podcast highlights the voices shaping dentistry today. Each episode features candid conversations with clinicians, educators, and innovators who are not only advancing the field but also inspiring the community. Our mission is to lift up those who lift others, sharing stories of leadership, mentorship, and growth that resonate with dentists across the U.S. and beyond.

In this episode, we sit down with Dr. Aman Kaur, founder of Women in DSO and a leader whose impact reaches far beyond titles. What starts as a conversation about building an organization turns into something deeper: a look at mentorship, leadership, culture, and the real challenges shaping dentistry today.

You’ll hear Dr. Kaur’s story of growing up in the DSO world, why she believes women should be at the center of decision-making, and how Women in DSO has grown into a global community with nearly 1,700 members. She opens up about scaling with intention, navigating resistance, and why culture isn’t what you preach but what you model.

We explore burnout, the psychology behind high-performing teams, and the honest realities young dentists face as they enter the profession. And yes, there’s plenty of inspiration, but it’s grounded in real experience, not clichés.

If you’re in dentistry and you care about leadership, people, and where this industry is heading, this is an episode worth pausing your day for.

🎧 Stream all episodes of the Influential Dental Podcast on the ADI Platform, your trusted source for cutting-edge dental education and inspiration.

 👉 https://adiplatform.com/c/adi-platform/category/influential-dental-podcast 

📢 Learn more about the American Dental Institute:

 🌐 www.americandentalinstitute.com 

 📸 instagram.com/adi.americandentalinstitute 

 📘 facebook.com/americandentalinstituteorlando

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About the Influential Dental TeamHosted by Michael Keeter and Julieanne O’Connor, the Influential Dental Podcast highlights the voices shaping dentistry today. Each episode features candid conversations with clinicians, educators, and innovators who are not only advancing the field but also inspiring the community. Our mission is to lift up those who lift others, sharing stories of leadership, mentorship, and growth that resonate with dentists across the U.S. and beyond.

Dr. Avi Patel shares his honest journey as a dentist, from early frustrations in practice to finding clarity and balance through clear aligners, therapy, and daily habits that support mental health.

He talks about how meditation, journaling, and self-reflection helped him build confidence, create purpose, and redefine success in dentistry.

A thoughtful conversation about growth, mindset, and why, as Dr. Avi says, you can’t lose if you don’t stop.

🎧 Stream all episodes of the Influential Dental Podcast on the ADI Platform, your trusted source for cutting-edge dental education and inspiration.

 👉 https://adiplatform.com/c/adi-platform/category/influential-dental-podcast 

📢 Learn more about the American Dental Institute:

 🌐 www.americandentalinstitute.com 

 📸 instagram.com/adi.americandentalinstitute 

 📘 facebook.com/americandentalinstituteorlando

📢 Learn more about Influential Dental:

🌐 influentialdental.co

📸 instagram.com/influentialdental

About the Influential Dental Team

Hosted by Michael Keeter and Julieanne O’Connor, the Influential Dental Podcast highlights the voices shaping dentistry today. Each episode features candid conversations with clinicians, educators, and innovators who are not only advancing the field but also inspiring the community. Our mission is to lift up those who lift others, sharing stories of leadership, mentorship, and growth that resonate with dentists across the U.S. and beyond.

In this episode of Influential Dental, we sit down in New York City with Dr. Ned Restom, one of Australia’s leading voices in implant dentistry and co-founder of the renowned Australasian Implant Academy (AIA).

Known for merging surgical precision with a pilot’s discipline, Dr. Restom shares how the same mindset that keeps him safe in the sky drives excellence in the operatory. He opens up about his journey from early implant training in North America to founding Smile On Clinics, a network of over 30 practices built on mentorship, trust, and teamwork — not private equity.

We dive into the checklists, culture, and leadership principles that sustain high-performing teams, the value of mentorship in dentistry, and how systems can empower growth without losing the human connection that defines great care.

Whether you’re a clinician aiming to refine your surgical approach or a practice owner seeking to build a culture of accountability and collaboration, this conversation will leave you inspired to lead with purpose — in and out of the operatory.

🎧 Stream all episodes of the Influential Dental Podcast on the ADI Platform, your trusted source for cutting-edge dental education and inspiration.

 👉 https://adiplatform.com/c/adi-platform/category/influential-dental-podcast 

📢 Learn more about the American Dental Institute:

 🌐 www.americandentalinstitute.com 

 📸 instagram.com/adi.americandentalinstitute 

 📘 facebook.com/americandentalinstituteorlando

📢 Learn more about Influential Dental: 🌐 influentialdental.co 📸 instagram.com/influentialdental

About the Influential Dental TeamHosted by Michael Keeter and Julieanne O’Connor, the Influential Dental Podcast highlights the voices shaping dentistry today. Each episode features candid conversations with clinicians, educators, and innovators who are not only advancing the field but also inspiring the community. Our mission is to lift up those who lift others, sharing stories of leadership, mentorship, and growth that resonate with dentists across the U.S. and beyond.

In this episode of Influential Dental, hosts Julieanne O’Connor and Michael Keeter sit down with Allison Alexander — VP at Darby, board member of Women in DSO, and founder of Figment Creative — to explore what happens when creativity, culture, and courage meet the dental industry.

From her beginnings in the fashion and bridal world to reshaping the way dental brands communicate, Allison shares how she’s bringing authentic storytelling and bold simplicity into an industry long known for being conservative. She opens up about her philosophy of “living in color”, the lessons learned while leading the Darby rebrand, and how Figment Creative is helping companies move beyond traditional marketing to create real human connection.

The conversation also touches on mentorship and women’s leadership in dentistry — reminding us that progress begins when we choose to show up authentically, think creatively, and lift each other up.

If you’re ready to see dental marketing, and your own professional path, in full color, this episode is for you. 

🎧 Stream all episodes of the Influential Dental Podcast on the ADI Platform, your trusted source for cutting-edge dental education and inspiration.

 👉 https://adiplatform.com/c/adi-platform/category/influential-dental-podcast 

📢 Learn more about the American Dental Institute:

 🌐 www.americandentalinstitute.com 

 📸 instagram.com/adi.americandentalinstitute 

 📘 facebook.com/americandentalinstituteorlando

📢 Learn more about Influential Dental:

🌐 influentialdental.co

📸 instagram.com/influentialdental

About the Influential Dental Team:

Hosted by Michael Keeter and Julieanne O’Connor, the Influential Dental Podcast highlights the voices shaping dentistry today. Each episode features candid conversations with clinicians, educators, and innovators who are not only advancing the field but also inspiring the community. Our mission is to lift up those who lift others, sharing stories of leadership, mentorship, and growth that resonate with dentists across the U.S. and beyond.

In this episode of Influential Dental, we sit down with Erich Kreidler, President of SprintRay, for a conversation that goes far beyond technology. From his early life in Bolivia to leading one of the fastest-growing companies in dentistry, Erich shares how purpose, values, and innovation have shaped his journey.

He opens up about the lessons he learned from his parents, why he left everything behind to come to the U.S. with just a suitcase and a guitar, and how defining his purpose transformed the way he leads. We explore SprintRay’s unique culture, the philosophy of “relationships over transactions” and “integrity over convenience,” and why true innovation happens at the intersection of disciplines.

Whether you’re a dentist, an entrepreneur, or simply someone seeking inspiration, this episode offers a rare inside look at the mindset of a leader who sees work not as work, but as life.

🎧 Stream all episodes of the Influential Dental Podcast on the ADI Platform, your trusted source for cutting-edge dental education and inspiration.

 👉 https://adiplatform.com/c/adi-platform/category/influential-dental-podcast 

📢 Learn more about the American Dental Institute:

 🌐 www.americandentalinstitute.com 

 📸 instagram.com/adi.americandentalinstitute 

 📘 facebook.com/americandentalinstituteorlando

📢 Learn more about Influential Dental: 🌐 influentialdental.co 📸 instagram.com/influentialdental

About the Influential Dental TeamHosted by Michael Keeter and Julieanne O’Connor, the Influential Dental Podcast highlights the voices shaping dentistry today. Each episode features candid conversations with clinicians, educators, and innovators who are not only advancing the field but also inspiring the community. Our mission is to lift up those who lift others, sharing stories of leadership, mentorship, and growth that resonate with dentists across the U.S. and beyond.

Joining us online from Lisbon, Dr. Ana Ferro Head of Surgery at MALO CLINIC Lisbon, shares how seeing problems as challenges—and then simplifying them into clear, reproducible protocols—can help more clinicians deliver predictable full-arch care. She discusses the team culture that shaped her early years working alongside Prof. Paulo Malo, why mentorship (from models → cadavers → supervised live cases) builds real confidence, and how balance—through sports, nature, and daily “inner work”—sustains the energy required for surgery, leadership, and motherhood.

Dr. Ferro also walks through visualization before every case (always with a plan B and C), and reminds dentists that you’re not alone: share cases, seek guidance, and keep learning so patients benefit at scale.

🎧 Stream all episodes of the Influential Dental Podcast on the ADI Platform, your trusted source for cutting-edge dental education and inspiration.

 👉 https://adiplatform.com/c/adi-platform/category/influential-dental-podcast 

📢 Learn more about the American Dental Institute:

 🌐 www.americandentalinstitute.com 

 📸 instagram.com/adi.americandentalinstitute 

 📘 facebook.com/americandentalinstituteorlando

📢 Learn more about Influential Dental: 🌐 influentialdental.co 📸 instagram.com/influentialdental

About the Influential Dental TeamHosted by Michael Keeter and Julieanne O’Connor, the Influential Dental Podcast highlights the voices shaping dentistry today. Each episode features candid conversations with clinicians, educators, and innovators who are not only advancing the field but also inspiring the community. Our mission is to lift up those who lift others, sharing stories of leadership, mentorship, and growth that resonate with dentists across the U.S. and beyond.

In this episode of Influential Dental, co-hosts Julieanne O’Connor and Michael Keeter sit down with Jim Glidewell and Stephanie Goddard for a candid conversation on leadership, trust, and longevity. From stories of building a culture rooted in freedom over micromanagement, to the lessons learned through decades of innovation and constant change, Jim and Stephanie share powerful insights for dentists and leaders alike.

Discover how consistency, servant leadership, and a growth mindset can shape not only an organization, but an entire industry.

🎧 Stream all episodes of the Influential Dental Podcast on the ADI Platform, your trusted source for cutting-edge dental education and inspiration.

 👉 https://adiplatform.com/c/adi-platform/category/influential-dental-podcast 

📢 Learn more about the American Dental Institute:

 🌐 www.americandentalinstitute.com 

 📸 instagram.com/adi.americandentalinstitute 
 📘 facebook.com/americandentalinstituteorlando

In this episode of Influential Dental, we receive Dr. Rad, dental pioneer, entrepreneur, and mindset expert, to share the conversation every dentist needs to hear. We explore how speaking your vision into existence, embracing gratitude, and living with purpose can transform your career, and your life.

Dr. Rad takes us on a deeply personal journey, opening up about overcoming childhood trauma and finding clarity through energy, sleep, and the power of self-talk. He walks us through how burnout can be prevented through gratitude, connection, and mindful breathing, and how a single out-of-body moment led him to an epiphany around sleep apnea, one that changed his trajectory and the health of his patients.

This episode is about living intentionally. Whether you're pushing through burnout, longing for more impact in your practice, or navigating the long path to fulfillment, Dr. Rad offers tangible mindset tools and real-life examples from the operatory to his entrepreneurial ventures.

Tune in if you're ready to build more than just a career, you're ready to build a legacy.

🎧 Stream all episodes of the Influential Dental Podcast on the ADI Platform, your trusted source for cutting-edge dental education and inspiration.

 👉 https://adiplatform.com/c/adi-platform/category/influential-dental-podcast 

📢 Learn more about the American Dental Institute:

 🌐 www.americandentalinstitute.com 

 📸 instagram.com/adi.americandentalinstitute 

 📘 facebook.com/americandentalinstituteorlando