Dental TeX-ray: A Dental Technology and AI Podcast
Dental TeX-ray is a dental podcast exploring the technology, innovation, and ideas shaping the future of dentistry. Hosted by Alan Rencher, Chief Technology Officer at Henry Schein One, each episode features conversations with dental leaders, founders, clinicians, and innovators on the trends transforming modern practice. From AI-powered workflows and digital diagnostics to practice management software and emerging business models, Dental TeX-ray delivers practical insights and real-world perspectives to help dental professionals stay ahead of what's next. Real conversations. Practical insights. The future of dentistry. New episodes every other week.
Episodes
In this episode of Dental TeX-ray, recorded live at the 2026 Dykema Conference, Dr. Kathryn Alderman, an AI consultant and former practicing dentist, joins host Alan Rencher to break down what it actually means for a dental practice management platform to become "agentic."
They co...
In this episode of Dental TeX-ray, host Alan Rencher sits down with Bonnie Dilber, who leads business recruiting for Zapier, an AI orchestration company, to unpack how AI is reshaping the nature of work, hiring, and job security across every industry — including dentistry.
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In this episode of Dental TeX-ray, host Alan Rencher sits down with Nicole Hartshorn, COO/Director of Operations, Pediatric Dental Group of Colorado, to discuss what really happens when a seven-location DSO moves off on-premise servers and onto a true cloud-native platform.
They cover:
- Why a governed API ecosystem is the foundation for secure, scalable dental innovation
In this episode of Dental TeX-ray, host Alan Rencher sits down with Emme Sanders, hygienist, coach, author, and co-founder of CollabriCon, to unpack why team alignment is the real driver of success in a dental practice.
They cover:
- Why even the best technology fails without clear communication and team alignment
- How missing “why” messaging stalls adoption and creates workflow breakdowns
- What it takes to build a co...
In this episode of Dental TeX-ray, host Alan Rencher sits down with Joe Brown, Co-Founder of Subscribili, to explore how dental integrations, data security, and membership models are reshaping practice growth.
They cover:
- Why approved dental integrations are critical for security, stability, and continuity of care
- The risks of disconnected systems and failed integration strategies
- How dental membership plans drive patient acc...
In this episode of Dental TeX-ray, host Alan Rencher sits down with Debi Carr, cybersecurity expert, to unpack how AI in dentistry is reshaping data security, HIPAA compliance, and patient data protection.
They cover:
- Where AI tools introduce new cybersecurity risks in dental practices
- How HIPAA compliance is evolving with AI and third-party vendors
- What dental practices must do to avoid becoming the weakest link in data secu...
In this episode of Dental TeX-ray, host Alan Rencher sits down with Khuzaan Screwvalla of Great Lakes Dental Partners to break down how integrated dental platforms, AI strategy, and data infrastructure are reshaping scalable growth.
They cover:
- Why integrated platforms are replacing standalone dental systems—and what that means for DSOs and practices
- How to separate real AI value from hype with clear outcomes and govern...
In this episode of Dental TeX-ray, host Alan Rencher sits down with Dayna Johnson, CEO of Novonee, to unpack how AI in dentistry is transforming patient experience, practice operations, and growth for solo practices.
They cover:
- How AI is improving the patient journey—from discovery and booking to clinical care
- Where AI eliminates friction in scheduling, documentation, imaging, and insurance verification
- How to implemen...
In this episode of Dental TeX-ray, host Alan Rencher sits down with RJ Jerome, Chief Digital Officer at Heartland Dental, to unpack how one of the largest DSOs is scaling dental technology without sacrificing doctor autonomy.
They cover:
- Why operating models—not technology—drive scalable growth in DSOs
- How AI, cloud infrastructure, and automation actually work when built on strong operational systems
- What it takes...
Hosted by Alan Rencher, CTO of Henry Schein One, Dental TeX-ray looks beneath the surface of dentistry’s digital transformation. From AI-driven diagnostics to connected practice platforms and next-generation patient experiences, each episode explores how emerging tools are reshaping how dental organizations operate, scale, and deliver care. Through conversations with industry leaders and innovators, we uncover what’s wo...
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