Influential Dental

American Dental Institute
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The Influential Dental Podcast by the American Dental Institute is your space to connect, learn, and grow with fellow dental professionals. We dive into real conversations about the things that matter to you—whether it’s the latest technical advancements, marketing strategies to grow your practice, or ways to navigate career growth and personal well-being. It’s all about building a community where we can all grow together. Join us if you’re looking for insights to improve your clinical skills, tips to expand your practice, or simply some motivation to keep elevating your care.

  1. #32: Personal Growth as the Foundation of Success with Dr. Matt James

    JAN 20

    #32: Personal Growth as the Foundation of Success with Dr. Matt James

    Our guest, Dr. Matthew James, shares insights from decades of work in personal transformation, psychology, and mindset training. The conversation touches on burnout, anxiety, habit change, leadership pressure, and the emotional demands that come with caring for others, topics that deeply resonate within dentistry. Throughout the episode, we discuss how unresolved emotional patterns impact professional performance, why many high achievers struggle despite outward success, and how investing in personal growth leads to clearer decision-making, stronger leadership, and healthier relationships at work and at home. Dr. Matt also shares practical examples of how mindset tools can help reduce stress, shift behaviors, and create meaningful change. Drawing from modern psychology, neuro-linguistic programming, and ancient wisdom traditions, this conversation offers a grounded, human perspective on what it really takes to build sustainable success. This episode is a reminder that the work you do on yourself directly shapes the work you do in the world. 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.  👉 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.

    1h 5m
  2. #31: Transforming Dentistry with AI: The Pearl Journey with Ophir Tanz

    12/23/2025

    #31: Transforming Dentistry with AI: The Pearl Journey with Ophir Tanz

    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.  🎧 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.

    46 min
  3. #30: From Education to Performance with Dr. Lincoln Harris & Kim Toovey

    12/10/2025

    #30: From Education to Performance with Dr. Lincoln Harris & Kim Toovey

    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.  👉 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.

    49 min
  4. #29 The Women Reshaping Dentistry with Dr. Aman Kaur

    11/21/2025

    #29 The Women Reshaping Dentistry with Dr. Aman Kaur

    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 📢 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.

    44 min
  5. #28 You Can’t Lose If You Don’t Stop - A Mindset Shift for Dentists with Dr. Avi Patel

    11/07/2025

    #28 You Can’t Lose If You Don’t Stop - A Mindset Shift for Dentists with Dr. Avi Patel

    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.

    34 min
  6. #27: Precision, Protocols, and People: A Pilot’s Mindset for Implant Success with Dr. Ned Restom

    10/24/2025

    #27: Precision, Protocols, and People: A Pilot’s Mindset for Implant Success with Dr. Ned Restom

    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.

    21 min
  7. #26 Living in Color & Redefining Dental Marketing with Allison Alexander

    10/10/2025

    #26 Living in Color & Redefining Dental Marketing with Allison Alexander

    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.

    47 min
  8. #25 Innovation and Purpose at the Intersection of Dentistry with Erich Kreidler

    09/26/2025

    #25 Innovation and Purpose at the Intersection of Dentistry with Erich Kreidler

    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.

    47 min
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The Influential Dental Podcast by the American Dental Institute is your space to connect, learn, and grow with fellow dental professionals. We dive into real conversations about the things that matter to you—whether it’s the latest technical advancements, marketing strategies to grow your practice, or ways to navigate career growth and personal well-being. It’s all about building a community where we can all grow together. Join us if you’re looking for insights to improve your clinical skills, tips to expand your practice, or simply some motivation to keep elevating your care.

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  • Creator
    American Dental Institute
  • Years Active
    2024 - 2026
  • Episodes
    32
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © American Dental Institute
  • Show Website
    Influential Dental