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Cut through the AI noise with Adrian Lefler, a 15-year dental industry veteran who's actually using this stuff. No theory, no sales pitches, just the tactical AI implementations that are transforming dental practices right now. In 20-30 minute episodes, Adrian brings you real practitioners sharing exactly how they're using AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and other LLM's to save time, increase revenue, and stay ahead of the curve. Whether it's automating patient communication, streamlining workflows, or implementing diagnostic AI, you'll get step-by-step guidance from people who've done it successfully. This isn't another "AI is the future" podcast. It's your practical guide to implementing AI in your dental practice today – without the hype, without the fluff, and without wasting your time. Perfect for busy dental professionals who want actionable insights they can implement immediately. Because while everyone else is talking about AI, we're showing you how to actually use it. New episodes weekly. Real results guaranteed.

Episodes

  1. 2D AGO

    12 : The Last Chance: Why Doctors Must Lead the AI Revolution with Dr Kianor Shah

    Subscribe on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/3aXt39OJCiM6iFCntYKqy7?si=f36c827b55cd4bb1 Subscribe on YouTube: https://youtube.com/@byte-sized-podcast?si=0nmON2K0lmu0zgY9 Today’s Dental AI and Tech GuestDr. Kianor Shah is a practicing dentist, entrepreneur, and founder of the Global Summits Institute and Dental Forum, two influential platforms that connect dental professionals worldwide. Known for bringing together thought leaders, innovators, and clinicians, Dr. Shah has built a global network that fosters collaboration, business development, and education in dentistry. Episode OverviewIn this episode, Adrian sits down with Dr. Shah to explore the intersection of dentistry, entrepreneurship, and global networking. They discuss how Dr. Shah transitioned from chairside dentistry to creating platforms that unite dental leaders and innovators from across the world. You’ll hear about the strategies he uses to bring top minds together, his insights on building professional relationships, and how dentists can leverage events and communities to expand their influence and impact. Dr. Shah also shares valuable lessons learned from organizing large-scale events, navigating business ventures, and staying adaptable in a rapidly changing industry. Whether you’re a dentist seeking to grow your network, explore business opportunities, or think beyond the operatory, this episode offers actionable takeaways to help you move forward. Companies & Resources MentionedGlobal Summits Institute: https://www.globalsummitsinstitute.org/ Dr. Kianor Shah’s personal website: https://kianorshah.com/ Dr. Kianor Shah’s practice website: https://desertdreamdentistry.com/kianor-shah/ Global Summit on AI and health: https://globalsummit.amors.it/ Worlds Top Doctors: https://top100doc.com/ My Social Practice: https://mysocialpractice.com/ Annie AI: https://mysocialpractice.com/annie-ai/

    37 min

  2. AUG 22

    11 : Stop Missing 2.5 Billion Daily Searches: Why Your Dental Practice Is Invisible to AI with Emily Richardson

    Subscribe on Spotify:  https://open.spotify.com/show/3aXt39OJCiM6iFCntYKqy7?si=f36c827b55cd4bb1 Subscribe on YouTube:  https://youtube.com/@byte-sized-podcast?si=0nmON2K0lmu0zgY9   Today’s Dental AI and Tech Guest Emily Richardson is the co-founder of KNWN and creator of Dual Web, an AI search optimization platform. With a background in marketing and sociology, Emily has worked on both the agency and client side for companies that have gone public, before pivoting into AI full-time over two years ago. She now focuses on helping brands—especially local businesses—rank in AI search platforms like ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity. Episode Overview This episode dives into the future of AI search and what dental practices need to do now to show up in AI-generated results. Emily explains how AI platforms gather and rank answers, the difference between traditional SEO and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO), and why speed, structure, and content format matter for AI visibility. We also discuss her company's innovative "Dual Web" technology, which creates an AI-optimized version of your site to boost accuracy, reduce hallucinations, and secure top placement in AI overviews. Downloadable Resources The Power of AI in New Patient Acquisition: https://info.mysocialpractice.com/power-of-ai-ebookWhat Dental AI Can and Can’t Do: https://mysocialpractice.com/2025/07/dental-ai-can-do/Forget SEO: Mastering GEO for Dentists: https://info.mysocialpractice.com/forget-seo-for-dentists-ebook Companies & Resources Mentioned KNWN: https://knwn.app/My Social Practice: https://mysocialpractice.com/Annie AI: https://mysocialpractice.com/annie-ai/ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/Perplexity AI: https://www.perplexity.ai/Google Gemini: https://gemini.google.com/Claude: https://claude.ai/ If you’d like to be involved in the Dual Web AI Search Optimization Case Study mentioned in this episode, email Adrian at adrian@mysocialpractice.com or Emily at emily@knwn.app.

    47 min

  3. AUG 15

    10 : Heartland's Class Action Nightmare: The AI Mistake Every Dental Practice Is Making with Tammie Powers

    Tammie Powers is a Certified Dental Practice Management Software Trainer at Adams Brown CPA with 18 months at the firm. Previously served as a dental practice manager for 24 years with a multi-doctor practice and now specializes in dental technology and cybersecurity, helping practices optimize their operations while maintaining compliance and security standards. Episode OverviewDeep dive into cybersecurity for dental practices, focusing on the recent Heartland Dental class action lawsuit and AI implementation best practices. Key Topics CoveredHeartland Dental LawsuitWhat happened: Heartland used AI for phone calls via RingCentral without proper disclosureThe problem: Patient conversations were being recorded and used to train AI agents for other clientsLegal issues: Federal wiretapping violations, HIPAA privacy concernsStatus: Class action lawsuit filed, potentially costly settlement aheadApple comparison: Apple facing $95 million settlement for similar Siri recording issues AI Implementation Best PracticesEssential Requirements for Practices Using AI:Call Disclaimers: Always include recording notification regardless of state lawUpdated Privacy Practices: Must disclose AI usage in patient communicationsBusiness Associate Agreements (BAAs): Required with all AI software vendorsPatient Signatures: Get signed acknowledgment of updated privacy practices Companies & Resources MentionedCompanies:Adams Brown CPA - Healthcare division and technology servicesHeartland Dental - Multi-location dental practice organizationRingCentral - Phone service provider with AI capabilitiesDentrix - Practice management software Organizations:AICPA (American Institute of Certified Public Accountants) - Developed SOC 2 standards Downloadable ResourcesDownload Updated Privacy Practices Template (AI-compliant)Download Business Associate Agreement Template This week on Byte Sized, we dive deep into the cybersecurity nightmare that's shaking up the dental industry. Tammie Powers from Adams Brown CPA joins us to break down the Heartland Dental class action lawsuit that's got every practice owner sweating. Here's what went wrong: Heartland's AI phone system was recording patient calls and using those conversations to train AI agents for other practices – without proper disclosure. The result? A federal wiretapping lawsuit that could cost them Apple-level money (think $95 million). But this isn't just Heartland's problem. Every practice using AI tools needs to wake up fast. Tammie walks us through the three non-negotiables: call disclaimers regardless of state laws, updated privacy practices that specifically mention AI usage, and bulletproof business associate agreements. The bottom line? Your patients trust you with their private health information. When they call thinking they're talking to their dental office, they're not expecting that conversation to train an AI brain for practices across the country. That trust violation is exactly what's driving this lawsuit. We're not just talking theory here – Tammie gives us the exact templates and actionable steps to protect your practice from becoming the next cybersecurity headline. Because in the AI age, ignorance isn't bliss – it's liability.

    49 min

  4. AUG 8

    09 : The $2,000/Month AI Problem Every Dental Practice Will Face with Dr. Leland Wilhoite

    Wilhoite Family Dental - Reach out to Dr. Wilhoite by filling out his practice contact form P1 Dental Partners Patrick Malloy - The amazing Co-Founder and cursing executive :) Services mentioned: Videa AI - diagnostics Overjet AI - diagnostics Pearl AI - diagnostics Velmeni AI - CBCT diagnostics a...

    36 min

  5. AUG 1

    08 : The AI Agent Army: 40-60% Case Acceptance Boost Without Hiring Staff with Kathryn Alderman

    Kathryn's Company Intelligent Care Alliance Download the Forget SEO eBook to learn about how SEO is moving towards GEO Kathryn's search ranking for "expert dental ai speaker" or search it yourself and see who shows up #1 in the organic rankings. And you're not supposed to compete with her on this search term. Schedule some time with Kathryn Services mentioned: Dental AI Diagnostics with Pearl AI Annie AI Google Gemini ChatGPT Kathryn and Adrian's Related Blogs: AI for Marketing in Dentistry AI SEO Marketing AI Agents in

    38 min

  6. JUL 25

    07 : From Argentina to Harvard: How Dr. Cami Tussie Became an Ai OG

    Schedule a meeting with Cami: https://form.jotform.com/camitussie/connect Email: camitussie@hsdm.harvard.edu Instagram: @SmileWithCami Heartland Dental AI Class Action Lawsuit Articles by Dr. Tussie: Transforming Dentistry with ChatGPT (JADA) Understanding large language models: A guide for dental professionals Artificial intelligence in dental medicine: A fictitious case study in revolutionized patient care (Dental Economics)AI agents and reasoning models: What they mean for the future of dentistry Applied artificial intelligence in dentistry: emerging data modalities and modeling approaches Dr. Cami Tussie proves that you don't need decades of experience to be an AI innovator in dentistry. This Harvard orthodontic resident turned her childhood dental trauma—being born missing 13 teeth—into a passion for making dental visits less scary through AI. What started as helping her dad stop calling her for email help has evolved into building custom GPTs that create personalized poems and cartoons for pediatric patients. Dr. Tussie walks us through exactly how to build these tools, why they work so well with kids and adults alike, and how practices are using them for marketing gold. But this isn't just about fun and games. Cami delivers real...

    36 min

  7. JUL 18

    06 : Ai Wearables That Turn Dental Consultations Into Gold Mines – with Dr. Simone Stori

    Connect with Dr. Stori at storisimone@hotmail.com about AI, get help creating your custom practice GPT, and scheduling him to speak for an event.  Services mentioned in the podcast: AI Diagnostics/Radiography by Pearl AI AI Diagnostics/Radiography by Diagnocat AI Dental Receptionist by My Social Practice AI Wearables: The Clinic Band In this episode of Byte-Sized, Adrian Lefler sits down with Dr. Simone Stori, the self-proclaimed "nerd dentist" from Bologna, Italy, who's revolutionizing dental practices with AI wearables and augmented intelligence. Dr. Stori has built a comprehensive AI ecosystem that's delivering a staggering 67% same-day conversion rate and eliminating clinical note-taking entirely. Dr. Stori breaks down his "three-click" system: wearable devices record consultations, AI transcribes to text, and custom GPTs generate personalized patient reports, clinical notes, and follow-up materials. He's not just talking theory – he's implemented these tools across 50+ practices and developed everything from the "Dental Magic Sheet" to AI-powered phone assistants. The conversation gets tactical fast, covering practical implementation steps, ROI metrics, and how to overcome patient concerns about recording. Dr. Stori emphasizes that AI isn't about replacement – it's about augmentation, giving dentists superhuman capabilities while maintaining the human touch that patients crave. Whether you're AI-curious or ready to transform your practice, this episode delivers actionable insights you can implement immediately. No fluff, just the tactical goods from a dentist who's living in the AI-powered future.

    37 min

  8. JUL 11

    05 : The $25K Music Problem Every Dental Practice Faces (And How AI Solves It) With John Crouch

    Suno.ai music creator Global Molars - also on Facebook and YouTube. Glove Shack song – video/music opener Bite Down Blues – John used a very short prompt – "Make a funky song about the articulating paper that helps check occlusion in teeth." Levinson Dental practice theme song – very little prompting except the name of the practice, positive about their care for patients, and a modern Motown style. Terry May the 4th Birthday song – used Chat GPT for lyric starter – then John edited and added some of his own lyrics. CE Connect song – an internal promotion for an educational program…John wrote all the lyrics, to force everything to rhyme with Dentsply Connect. Personal Vacation song/video – song is relevant to the couple John travels with to NYC and Jekyll Island every year. John wrote the lyrics and here is the prompt he used: ****"An 80’s Sitcom!" Slice of Life - An original song from John with his lyrics. SUNO helped him create a MUCH higher production quality, in a more modern style than he was thinking, much more quickly than he could on his own.  He was able to bring the song into GarageBand and add some of his own tracks to “reclaim” it. Adrian ROCKS! - John's song for Adrian Montage video of John's cover songs from Global Molars: In this episode of Byte-Sized, Adrian sits down with longtime friend John Crouch from Dentsply Sirona to explore the revolutionary world of AI music creation for dental practices. John, who leads the innovative dental parody band "Global Molars," shares how AI tools like Suno are democratizing music production and solving major copyright issues that plague dental practice marketing. The conversation dives deep into practical applications, from creating practice theme songs and event videos to birthday celebrations and patient communications. John demonstrates the step-by-step process of using Suno.ai, revealing how dental professionals can go from zero musical experience to producing professional-quality tracks in minutes. This isn't just about making music for fun - it's about solving real business problems. With copyright infringement fines reaching $25,000 per violation, AI-generated music offers a safe, cost-effective alternative that's perfectly tailored to each practice's unique voice and brand. The episode showcases concrete examples, including personalized birthday songs, practice promotional videos, and even CE course theme music, proving that AI music creation isn't just a novelty - it's a practical tool for enhancing patient engagement and practice marketing.

    45 min

  9. JUL 4

    04 : Stop Missing 33% of Your Patient Calls: AI Agent Revolution in Dentistry with Susan Leckowicz

    ChatGPT ChatGPT prompting guide for dentists Dental Coaches website Pearl AI for diagnostics Annie AI phone receptionist for dentists Susan Leckowicz: susan@dentalcoaches.com In this episode of Byte-Sized, Adrian sits down with Susan Leckowicz, founder of Dental Coaches, to explore practical AI implementation for dental practices just getting started. Susan breaks down three game-changing applications that any practice can implement immediately. The conversation kicks off with Susan's approach to patient reactivation using ChatGPT's creative capabilities. She demonstrates how practices can create engaging, personalized text messages and emails by setting up AI personas and using strategic prompting. Rather than spending hours crafting the perfect patient communication, practices can generate dozens of creative options in minutes. Adrian and Susan dive deep into the art of prompting, discussing the WHO-WHAT-WHY-AUDIENCE-CONSTRAINTS framework and how practices can set up dedicated chat channels for different communication types. Susan shares her experience moving from the old days of borrowing ideas from other industries to AI's ability to rapidly iterate and refine messaging. The discussion shifts to Pearl AI's diagnostic capabilities, where Susan shares a compelling case study of a teenage patient with six cavities that lit up "like a Christmas tree" on the AI analysis, convincing a skeptical parent. She emphasizes how AI radiograph analysis serves as a powerful second opinion tool that builds patient trust and improves case acceptance rates. Finally, Susan explores Annie AI's phone assistant capabilities, addressing the staggering reality that dental practices miss approximately 33% of incoming calls. She explains how AI agents can handle appointment confirmations, insurance questions, and after-hours calls while maintaining the practice's voice and philosophy. The episode wraps with actionable first steps: start with ChatGPT's free version, focus on copywriting applications, and explore diagnostic and phone AI tools through demos and trials.

    31 min

  10. JUN 27

    03 : AI is Overhyped–A Dental AI Experts Controversial Take with Connor Ludlow

    ChatGPT ChatGPT Prompting Guide Anthropic's CEO claims a spike in white collar worker unemployment Claude, Anthorpic's LLM which is great for writing ChatGPT's Deep Research ChatGPT's Advanced Voice Mode Google's Medical LLM, Med-Palm Annie AI website Conner Ludlow: conner@helloannie.co In this eye-opening episode of Byte-Sized, Adrian sits down with Connor Ludlow, former CTO of Reach and founder of Annie AI, who drops a truth bomb that'll make you rethink everything you've heard about AI. Connor doesn't pull punches – he straight-up says AI is overhyped, but not for the reasons you think. This isn't your typical "AI will save the world" conversation. Connor breaks down the real deal: where AI actually works versus where we're getting caught up in sci-fi fantasies. He shares how ChatGPT completely replaced Google in his daily workflow and reveals the deep research feature that most people don't even know exists. The guy who built Annie AI explains why he's betting on "raising the floor" instead of chasing silver bullets – and why that matters for your dental practice. Plus, he geeks out on specialized AI models like Google's MedPlan and why Dennis Rodman's rebound training is the perfect metaphor for understanding large language models. No fluff, no hype – just tactical insights from someone who's actually building AI solutions for dentistry.

    33 min

  11. JUN 20

    02 : Why Your Front Desk is Already Obsolete (And They Don't Know It)–Laura Nelson

    ChatGPT and LLM prompting guideBrush up on AI Facebook GroupBrush up on AI Newsletter - Subscribe!Book Laura Nelson to speakInstructions on AI prompting for dental practicesLaura Nelson's Synthesia VideoFor weekly updates on trending AI topics subscribe the The Dental AI Update newsletter.Large Language Models, Genspark AI, Claude AI, and ChatGPTBook Adrian Lefler to speak about AI at your event.MP3 and Wav files for the intro and extro music "Yo! It's Laura". There are two songs to choose from. In this no-nonsense episode of Byte-Sized, Adrian sits down with dental industry OG Laura Nelson, founder of Front Office Rocks and creator of the "Brush Up on AI" newsletter. Laura drops some serious reality checks about AI adoption in dentistry, revealing that senior citizens are outpacing dental professionals in ChatGPT usage – and why that should terrify every practice owner. Laura gets brutally honest about the AI replacement conversation: it's not whether AI will replace people, it's whether people who use AI will replace those who don't. She shares war stories from her office manager mastermind sessions where simple ChatGPT prompts solved problems that typically take hours to address manually. The conversation dives deep into practical AI implementation, focusing on the #1 use case every dental practice should start with: patient communication. Laura breaks down exactly how teams can use AI to craft better emails, handle difficult patient conversations, and streamline everything from insurance narratives to job descriptions. This episode delivers the tactical guidance Adrian promises – no fluff, just actionable steps to implement AI in your practice today. Laura's perspective as someone who's spent 20 years training dental teams gives her unique insight into how AI can solve the efficiency and customer service problems that have plagued practices for decades.

    28 min

  12. JUN 13

    01 : The Coming Split: Humans Who Leverage AI vs. Humans Who Get Replaced by It–Shawn Zajas

    Shawn Zajas website and podcastThe Shawn Zajas show For Influencer services (Studio setups, podcast launching), contact Shawn at shawn@myzana.comLarge Language Models Genspark AI, Claude AI, and ChatGPT.For weekly updates on trending AI topics subscribe the The Dental AI Update newsletter.Book Adrian Lefler to speak about AI In this inaugural episode of Bite-Sized, Adrian Lefler sits down with podcast expert and studio setup specialist Shawn Zajas to tackle the existential question facing every professional today: how do you stay relevant when AI can do almost everything humans can do? Zajas drops a provocative thesis that cuts through all the AI hype: the only sustainable competitive advantage in our rapidly automating world is what he calls "authentic brilliance" – the uniquely human imperfections and genuine connections that no algorithm can replicate. Drawing parallels to the Industrial Revolution's impact on manual labor, he argues we're experiencing a knowledge revolution that will fundamentally reshape every industry. The conversation takes unexpected turns, from Adrian's confession about his kids voluntarily abandoning social media to escape digital toxicity, to Shawn's game-changing method of using Claude AI as a personal therapist and career coach. But this isn't just philosophical hand-wringing – Zajas delivers tactical gold, showing exactly how to upload personality assessments into Claude's project system to create a personalized AI consultant that knows your psychological wiring better than most humans. Adrian pushes back with his characteristic directness, arguing that while robots might place implants with surgical precision, human beings are fundamentally tribal creatures who will always crave authentic connection. The tension between efficiency and humanity runs throughout their discussion, with both agreeing that the future belongs to those who can leverage AI while doubling down on irreplaceable human qualities. The episode concludes with a commitment to develop practical training around Shawn's Claude methodology – because knowing these tools exist isn't enough when half the dental industry hasn't even tried ChatGPT yet.

    40 min
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Cut through the AI noise with Adrian Lefler, a 15-year dental industry veteran who's actually using this stuff. No theory, no sales pitches, just the tactical AI implementations that are transforming dental practices right now. In 20-30 minute episodes, Adrian brings you real practitioners sharing exactly how they're using AI tools like ChatGPT, Perplexity, Gemini, and other LLM's to save time, increase revenue, and stay ahead of the curve. Whether it's automating patient communication, streamlining workflows, or implementing diagnostic AI, you'll get step-by-step guidance from people who've done it successfully. This isn't another "AI is the future" podcast. It's your practical guide to implementing AI in your dental practice today – without the hype, without the fluff, and without wasting your time. Perfect for busy dental professionals who want actionable insights they can implement immediately. Because while everyone else is talking about AI, we're showing you how to actually use it. New episodes weekly. Real results guaranteed.

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