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
Apr 27, 2026
Apr 27, 2026
47 min
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 implement dental AI tools without overlap—proving ROI while reducing team burnout
Dayna Johnson is CEO of Novonee and a leading advocate for solo practice growth, helping dentists scale through smarter operations and technology strategy. https://novonee.com
Dental TeX-ray is a dental technology and practice podcast by Henry Schein One.
Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
Apr 20, 2026
Apr 20, 2026
31 min
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 to scale dental technology across thousands of practices while protecting workflows and patient care
RJ Jerome leads digital strategy at Heartland Dental, one of the largest DSOs, with a focus on technology, infrastructure, and operational scale. Robert Jerome | LinkedIn
Dental TeX-ray is a dental technology and practice podcast by Henry Schein One.
Subscribe on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you listen.
Apr 17, 2026
Apr 17, 2026
58 sec
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 working, what’s next, and what it takes to build the future of dental technology.