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Dental Tech Talks
Stay ahead in dental tech with Dental Tech Talks, a podcast hosted by HeyDonto’s Chief AI Officer, Youssef Hanine, and Amy Gagne, RDH. Join industry leaders as they explore AI and tech innovations shaping dental practice operations and patient care.

Dental Tech Talks Is Where Innovation Meets Dentistry

#17 – Bridging the Gap: Dr. Brandon Korman, DDS, on Fixing the Dental Referral Loop
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…

#16 – From Compliance to Customization: Abdullah Al-Hayali on the Future of Dental Documentation
What if dentists never had to type another clinical note again? In this episode of Dental Tech Talks,we dive into the future of dental documentation with Abdullah Al-Hayali, founder of Pulp Health. An AI-powered scribe built to stay compliant, save time, reduce burnout, and adapt to every practice’s unique needs. From HIPAA-compliant automation…

#15 – From Amazon to AI: Michael Hyman on Merging 4 Startups to Humanize Healthcare with Data
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.

#14 – Building AI That Works With You: Farid Fadaie on Viva AI, Predictive Workflows & Redefining Dental Admin
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.

#13 – Reimagining Dentistry with AI: Dr. Natasha Hassam-Sarwar on Dentscribe, Ergonomics & the Future of Patient Care
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…