In this episode of The Patient Experience Blueprint, we speak with Laura Alexis, the CEO and Founder of POP Recovery Systems, about why recovery shouldn’t stop at the OR doors. Laura shares the deeply personal story that inspired POP, a patient-centered platform designed to provide guidance, safety, and emotional support throughout the surgical journey.

What you’ll hear:

• Why “Patients Over Profits” isn’t just a slogan — it’s the mission
  
   
• What a truly supportive pre-op and post-op patient journey looks like
  
   
• How POP blends technology with human care to create powerful outcomes

What do Matt Damon, Cher, and Kate Hudson have in common? Their smiles were crafted by Dr. Jon Marashi — but that’s only part of the story. In this episode of The Patient Experience Blueprint, we sit down with the celebrity dentist and co-founder of Byte to talk about transforming dentistry through entrepreneurship. Dr. Marashi walks us through his journey from private practice to building a billion-dollar brand, and how he continues to innovate with products like the M Sonic Luxury Tonic toothbrush.

This episode of The Patient Experience Blueprint delves into Project FIND-EM, a groundbreaking initiative by the University of Utah that employs forensic isotope ratio mass spectrometry to help identify unknown human remains. Plus, we examine how Project FIND-EM intersects with the patient experience and discuss how participation can deepen the bond between patients and their dental providers, fostering trust and long-term engagement.

This episode of The Patient Experience Blueprint delves into Project FIND-EM, a groundbreaking initiative by the University of Utah that employs forensic isotope ratio mass spectrometry to help identify unknown human remains. Plus, we examine how Project FIND-EM intersects with the patient experience and discuss how participation can deepen the bond between patients and their dental providers, fostering trust and long-term engagement.

In this episode, we sit down with ArNelle Wright, a seasoned dental professional and inspiring leader, to explore her journey in the dental field and uncover practical advice for shaping effective teams and dental practices. ArNelle shares the key traits of strong leaders, her view on mentorship, and discusses common challenges dentists face, such as practice management and aligning team goals — and shares potential solutions.

Danielle Apostolon from CareQuest Institute for Oral Health explains the shift towards value-based care in dentistry. Understand how this model prioritizes quality outcomes over the quantity of services, and how dental practices can adopt this approach to improve patient care and satisfaction. Danielle also explores how value-based care transforms the patient journey by focusing on preventive measures, personalized treatment plans, and long-term health benefits, ultimately leading to more satisfied and healthier patients.

This episode, hosted by Intiveo’s CEO Josh DeVries, uncovers the trends from one of Initveo’s most popular content pieces: our annual trends report. Listen to get insight into the emerging patterns in the dental industry, identify upcoming opportunities, make future-focused decisions and understand how these trends may impact your business.

Take a look at our guide here: https://intiveo.com/trends-2025-guide/

In this episode, we are joined by Dr. Shahrooz Yazdani, CEO and Director of Yazdani Family Dentistry and Costello Family Dentistry. Dr. Yazdani, who earned his DDS degree with Honours from the University of Toronto and completed a prestigious two-year residency in North Carolina, brings a wealth of knowledge and a commitment to excellence in dental care. He will share his journey in dentistry, the importance of high-quality care, and how his practices maintain a commitment to patient satisfaction and clinical excellence. Discover how Dr. Yazdani's dedication to advanced training and continuous improvement sets his dental practices apart and ensures exceptional patient experiences.