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In this episode of DentalBytes, Marc Wagner sits down with Dr. Amreesh Khanna, a Calgary-based dentist, entrepreneur, educator, and founder involved in both Adept Dental Education and OraQ AI.

Dr. Khanna shares his journey from dental school at the University of Alberta, to a general practice residency in New York, to practice ownership in Calgary — including the major challenge of surviving the Calgary flood just one year into owning his first practice. That experience became a turning point, pushing him deeper into the business side of dentistry, leadership, mentorship, and data-driven practice growth.

The conversation dives into the importance of mentorship, the difficulty of implementation after continuing education courses, and why dentists need support not only clinically, but personally and professionally. Dr. Khanna also shares how his education platform helps clinicians align their personal, professional, and financial goals while building confidence chairside.

Marc and Dr. Khanna also explore the rapidly growing role of AI in dentistry, including clinical decision support, data interoperability, patient communication, medical-dental integration, privacy, compliance, and the future of AI-powered healthcare. Through OraQ AI, Dr. Khanna is helping clinicians better understand patient risk, communicate more clearly, and make more informed decisions without replacing the human clinician at the centre of care.

This is a thoughtful, forward-looking conversation about where dentistry is heading — and why collaboration, education, ethical innovation, and optimism matter more than ever.

Key Topics Covered

• Dr. Khanna’s early entrepreneurial influence from his father
• His dental training at the University of Alberta
• General practice residency in New York
• Building a surgical-focused clinical career
• Practice ownership and the impact of the Calgary flood
• Learning the business side of dentistry through adversity
• The role of mentors, coaches, and advisory boards
• Why implementation is often harder than education
• Adept Dental Education and one-on-one mentorship
• Personal, professional, and financial goal alignment
• The rise of AI in dentistry
• OraQ AI and clinical intelligence
• Risk assessment and patient communication
• Data interoperability and integration challenges
• Privacy, compliance, Health Canada, and FDA considerations
• AI as a clinical decision support system
• Why clinicians should understand both the power and limits of AI
• The future of medical-dental integration
• Staying excited, educated, and empowered in a changing profession

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In this special unnumbered episode of DentalBytes, Marc Wagner takes a step back to look at the bigger picture of where dentistry is heading.

After years of conversations with clinicians, educators, lab leaders, technology providers, entrepreneurs, and practice teams, one theme keeps coming through: dentistry is evolving quickly, but the heart of the industry is still human.

This episode explores the growing role of AI, digital workflows, diagnostic tools, lab innovation, patient education, mentorship, and collaboration — not as replacements for people, but as tools that can help dental professionals communicate better, work more efficiently, and deliver stronger patient outcomes.

From practice ownership and resilience to diagnostic AI, digital dentistry, lab partnerships, and the importance of staying curious, this DentalBytes Special is an overarching reflection on the people and ideas moving the industry forward.

Because the future of dentistry is not just about technology.

It is about using better tools to create better conversations, better care, and better connections.

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In this episode of DentalBytes, Marc sits down with Daniel Karbouzian from SprintRay to talk about the fast-changing world of digital dentistry.

They discuss:

• AI and automation in everyday workflows
• Why 3D printing is becoming more practical for dental practices
• Common mistakes that slow down adoption
• Why intraoral scanning technique still matters
• SprintRay’s workflow ecosystem
• The future of night guards, dentures, surgical guides, crowns, inlays, onlays, and veneers

If you’re interested in where dentistry is going next, this is a conversation worth a listen.

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What does dentistry look like on the other side of the planet?

This episode of Dental Bytes features a conversation that bridges continents and perspectives. From Cairo, Egypt, Dr. Tawfik joins me to explore what it means to build a career in dentistry through humility, honesty, and relentless drive.

We dive into:
🌍 The global realities of dentistry in Cairo vs Canada
🎓 His passion for prosthodontics and full-mouth rehab
💡 Launching a dental tech startup while still in school
🧠 The mindset required to push forward—when everyone else is moving faster
📱 The power of patient communication, small talk, and genuine follow-ups
🧵 Why documenting, educating, and sharing on social media has unlocked global opportunity

Dr. Tawfik is thoughtful, purpose-driven, and grounded in values passed on by his parents, both accomplished dentists in their own right. His story is a reminder that the journey may be slow, but the purpose is always worth it.

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A great conversation on this episode of DentalBytes with James Neuber of Ocean Ceramics and Dr. Bradley Bishop, Certified Specialist in Prosthodontics at the Legato Centre in Kelowna, BC.

We discussed the foundations of successful smile cases — understanding patient expectations, planning for longevity, managing function, working closely with the lab, and why comprehensive dentistry is about so much more than esthetics alone.

One of the biggest takeaways: great outcomes begin with listening.

This episode also touches on the transformational side of dentistry — the impact a smile can have on confidence, identity, and quality of life.

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In this solo episode of DentalBytes, Marc reflects on the journey of building the podcast, the lessons learned from years of conversations across the dental industry, and what really drives successful practices.

This episode explores why dentistry remains, above all, a people business — from the patient experience to the front desk, from trusted mentors to the teams and partners that help practices grow. Marc dives into the often-overlooked importance of front-end staff, the value of strong recall and review systems, and how the right technology can be a true game changer when it fits the practice and the team behind it. He also shares why education, communication, and investing in people are still at the heart of long-term success in dentistry.

A thoughtful, honest episode for anyone in dentistry trying to build something meaningful while keeping people at the center of it all.

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It’s PDC season—and time is flying. In this quick, last-minute catch-up, I’m joined by Dr. Bruce Ward, President of the Canadian Dental Association, and a longtime leader within the Pacific Dental Conference organizing community.

We start with what Dr. Ward has been seeing on the national stage, including recent collaboration with dental association leadership from the U.S. and Mexico, and how Canada’s Dental Care Plan is being viewed internationally.

Then we dive into the heart of it: PDC—why it remains such a uniquely balanced conference with education, exhibit-floor energy, and a social atmosphere that brings teams together. Dr. Ward breaks down what’s new for this year, including the scale of the meeting (hundreds of sessions, a sold-out floor, and thousands expected to attend) and the behind-the-scenes logistics that make the show work.

We also touch on the broader shift happening in healthcare: the growing recognition that oral health connects directly to overall health, and how collaboration across professions is becoming more real (and more necessary) than ever.

If you’re heading to PDC—whether you’re a practice owner, a team member, or a first-timer—this episode is a great primer on what to expect, what’s changing, and how to make the most of the biggest dental meeting in the country.

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Robert Hawkins from Aurum Group for a practical look at why the lab remains one of the most crucial pieces of modern dentistry—and how Aurum is evolving to meet the future.

Marc and Robert unpack how the lab is more than “fabrication”: it’s a clinical partner that impacts case planning, predictability, esthetics, materials selection, turnaround, and the final patient experience. As dentistry becomes more digital, the lab’s role becomes even more important—bridging technology with real-world execution and quality control.

They also explore a bigger shift happening right now: the growing intersection of medicine and dentistry. Robert shares how Aurum is leaning into that direction—including the development of an imaging centre designed to elevate diagnostic inputs, strengthen treatment planning, and help clinicians see more clearly before they treat.

From there, they dig into how labs are streamlining workflows, improving communication, and reducing friction from intake to delivery. Robert breaks down what’s real (and what’s not yet) with emerging tech like 3D printed crowns, where ceramics still lead, and how innovation is being applied responsibly—not just for speed, but for outcomes.

You’ll also hear about Aurum’s investment in training and collaboration through the Hyo Maier Centre for Dental Excellence and hands-on “Innovation Tours” designed to strengthen digital workflows between practices and technicians. If you want a grounded, forward-looking conversation about where labs—and dentistry—are headed, this one’s for you.

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