The Patient Experience Blueprint

Intiveo

Welcome to The Patient Experience Blueprint, the podcast where we dive into the dynamic world of dentistry and technology. Join Intiveo as we have engaging discussions with experts, dental professionals, and industry leaders who share their insights on the latest trends and innovations in the field. Don't miss an episode – subscribe now and stay informed about the future of dental care.

  1. Stop Running Behind: How AI Gives Dental Teams Time Back with Laura Nelson

    FEB 17

    Stop Running Behind: How AI Gives Dental Teams Time Back with Laura Nelson

    AI isn't coming to dentistry – it's already here. And waiting to see if it "sticks" might be the costliest mistake your practice makes this year. In this episode, we sit down with Laura Nelson, VP of AI Training and Development at Mango Voice, founder of Front Office Rocks, and author of Brush Up on AI. With over 20 years of dental industry experience and a track record of training thousands of dental professionals, Laura shares why AI adoption isn't optional anymore – and how practices can stop running behind and start reclaiming time. What we cover: Why AI is moving faster than any technology dentistry has seen beforeThe truth about job security: AI won't replace you, but someone who uses AI willHow to identify where your practice is dropping the ball before implementing AI solutionsPractical, free tools like ChatGPT that can transform daily workflows right nowWhy plugging AI into broken systems only makes things worseHIPAA and privacy concerns every team member needs to understandHow to use AI for role-playing difficult patient conversations and phone skills trainingFraming AI adoption around patient experience, not just profitabilityWhat team members really need to hear: "What's in it for me?"The future of connected AI across scheduling, phones, scribing, and patient careFrom overcoming team resistance to understanding what efficiency actually looks like when you've never had it, this conversation challenges dental professionals to stop crossing their arms and start asking better questions. If you're a dentist, office manager, or team member navigating the tension between staying efficient and staying human, this episode offers honest, practical guidance from someone who's lived in the front office trenches. Connect with Laura Nelson: Website: LaurenNelsonSpeaks.comFront Office Rocks: FrontOfficeRocks.comLaura’s books: Brush Up On AI (2025), Step Away From The Drill (2018) Facebook Group: Brush Up on AIMango Voice (Margo AI): MangoVoice.comLinkedIn: Laura Nelson

    48 min
  2. The Man in the Mirror: Why Practice Culture Defines Patient Experience with Howard Farran

    FEB 11

    The Man in the Mirror: Why Practice Culture Defines Patient Experience with Howard Farran

    Dentistry isn't just another business – and treating it like one can quietly destroy your culture, patient trust, and long-term success. In this episode, we sit down with Howard Farran, CEO and Founder of Dentaltown, Farran Media, and the Dentistry Uncensored Podcast. With over 25 years of clinical experience and a track record of building one of the world's largest dental communities, Howard shares why generic business advice often fails dentists – and what practice owners should focus on instead. What we cover: Why dentistry is fundamentally different from most businessesHow fear – not finances – holds many dentists back from ownershipThe real impact of practice culture and employee turnover on patient experienceLessons from building Dentaltown into a global community of 160,000+ dental professionalsWhy mentorship, ownership, and accountability still matter in modern dentistryFrom overcoming early-career fear to building teams that actually care, this conversation challenges dentists to stop settling and start leading practices rooted in purpose and heart. If you're a dentist, associate, or practice owner navigating the tension between patient care and business pressure, this episode offers unfiltered insight from someone who's lived both sides. Connect with Howard Farran: YouTube: Dentaltown's "Dentistry Uncensored with Howard Farran" podcastLinkedIn: Howard FarranHowardFarran.comUncomplicate Business – Website | Amazon | GoodreadsDentaltown: dentaltown.comTwitter/X: @HowardFarranInstagram: @dentaltown

    52 min

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Welcome to The Patient Experience Blueprint, the podcast where we dive into the dynamic world of dentistry and technology. Join Intiveo as we have engaging discussions with experts, dental professionals, and industry leaders who share their insights on the latest trends and innovations in the field. Don't miss an episode – subscribe now and stay informed about the future of dental care.