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

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

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