The DSO Technology Show

Matthew McGaw & Brian Colao

The Dental Technology Show is an open discussion about the technologies shaping the dental industry today. From emerging startups to established companies, the focus is on what is actually making an impact across DSOs and private practices. The show gives a voice to founders, technology leaders, and operators who are building, evaluating, and implementing solutions in real time. Each episode delivers practical insights on how to assess new tools, implement them effectively, and make smarter technology decisions inside growing organizations.

Episodes

  1. MAY 11

    The Surprising Truth About AI's Power to Replace Human Insurance Calls

    Dental practices often lose revenue and time to tedious administrative tasks. Parag Javari and Amber Day of VoiceCare AI join us to discuss how their platform automates insurance verifications, reducing errors and freeing staff to focus on patient care. Key Highlights: Mass Efficiency: Execute 10,000+ insurance verifications daily with 99.7% accuracy.Seamless Integration: Works directly with your practice management software and payer APIs.Operational Benefits: Drastically cut costs, improve compliance, and boost profitability.Future-Ready Tech: Discover how multimodal AI and "bot-to-bot" communication are transforming dental workflows. Whether you run a private practice or a DSO, this episode is essential for leaders looking to replace burnout with automation and amplify the human touch in patient care.

    32 min

  2. APR 27

    The One Percent Difference in RCM That Could Transform Your EBITDA Overnight

    Is your RCM costing you millions? Learn how to stop the financial leak through intelligent automation. We’re joined by Zentist’s Ato Kasymov to discuss transforming dental practice workflows for the modern era. We cover: Cutting manual billing tasks by up to 85%Achieving over 97% accuracy in insurance collectionsShifting from reactive to proactive revenue managementScaling faster and reducing costs with innovative techEnhancing patient financial experiences Perfect for dental CEOs, CFOs, and operations leaders focused on growth and profit. Unlock the secrets to elevating your practice today.

    30 min

  3. APR 13

    The Future of Dental Tech: A Single Command Center for Practice Management & Growth

    This episode dives into the evolution of practice management systems (PMS) for dental organizations, emphasizing the importance of scalable, secure, and integrated cloud solutions. We feature insights from Mike Huffaker, CRO of Planet DDS, on modern technology platforms like Denicon that are designed for growth and security. We Cover: • The myth of all-in-one PMS solutions and the reality of fragmented software environments • Evolution from paper charts to digital and cloud-based practice management • Key differences between traditional server-based and modern cloud PMS systems • The importance of engine robustness in scaling DSOs, including over 17 clients with 100+ locations • Security standards such as SOC 2 Type 2 and multi-region cloud architecture for high availability • Enterprise controls for large scale operations, including fee schedules, insurance rules, and data governance • Open API ecosystems enabling flexible integration with best-in-class point solutions • The significance of standardized operations and data integrity for business valuation and growth • Change management strategies for large-scale PMS implementation, including planning and data migration • Upcoming innovations at Planet DDS: Dental OS Desktop, RCM Hub, AI leverage, and future platform enhancements

    35 min

  4. MAR 30

    How Dentist-Driven Design Transformed Dental Scanners and Boosted Case Acceptance

    Explore how 3Disc is transforming dental diagnostics with AI and clinician-driven innovation, directly from industry leader Marie-Laure Pouchet. Learn about the latest features, clinical impacts, and future directions of their cutting-edge intraoral scanner. We cover: • The importance of dental expertise in product development • Innovation behind 3Disc’s AI-enhanced intraoral scanner • Features and benefits of the OVO3 and OVO3 Plus models • How diagnostics and visualization increase case acceptance • Global adoption and manufacturing of 3Disc’s technology • The future of AI-driven dental diagnostics and preventive care

    30 min

  5. MAR 17

    AI Is Easy to Buy. Hard to Implement. Lessons from Patient Prism

    In this episode, we sit down with Amol to talk about Patient Prism and what it takes to actually make AI work inside dental organizations. We cover: • What Patient Prism does and where it delivers the most value  • The current noise around AI and what leaders should actually pay attention to  • Where things stand with his DSO and group practice clients today  • Why onboarding and implementation determine success more than the technology itself  • What really happens after a contract is signed  • Why a signed LOI is not the finish line and what comes next

    32 min
  6. Inside Pearl AI: Capabilities, Market Position, and What’s Next

    MAR 2

    Inside Pearl AI: Capabilities, Market Position, and What’s Next

    In this episode, we explore Pearl AI and what makes it one of the most talked-about platforms in dental technology right now. We cover: • What Pearl AI actually does and how it works in clinical settings  • Where Pearl sits in the market compared to other AI tools  • Capabilities and use cases many people still do not realize exist  • Why McKenzie is so passionate about technology  • Where AI adoption across DSOs and private practices may be heading next

    35 min
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The Dental Technology Show is an open discussion about the technologies shaping the dental industry today. From emerging startups to established companies, the focus is on what is actually making an impact across DSOs and private practices. The show gives a voice to founders, technology leaders, and operators who are building, evaluating, and implementing solutions in real time. Each episode delivers practical insights on how to assess new tools, implement them effectively, and make smarter technology decisions inside growing organizations.

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    Matthew McGaw & Brian Colao
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