The Dental Tech Now podcast showcases specialists from across the industry who can equip you with the tools and resources you need to navigate a technology-driven environment. Discover how these titans of tech from Glidewell and beyond pave the way for the future and what they have on the horizon. Hosted by Sergei Azernikov, Chuck Stapleton, Ankush Venkatesh, Jason Song, James Zamora and Edsel Labao.
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The Dental Tech Now podcast showcases specialists from across the industry who can equip you with the tools and resources you need to navigate a technology-driven environment. Discover how these titans of tech from Glidewell and beyond pave the way for the future and what they have on the horizon. Hosted by Sergei Azernikov, Chuck Stapleton, Ankush Venkatesh, Jason Song, James Zamora and Edsel Labao.
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July 30, 2026
AI Is Designing the Future of Dental Labs with Holger Willems
<p>The shifts in dental technology aren't just happening at the hardware level. The workflows are transforming, from planning and design to decision making. CEO of Relu, Holger Willems joins Glidewell's Sergei Azernikov.</p> <p class="p1">(00:00) AI and the Future of Dental Design</p> <p class="p1">(00:23) Meet Relu CEO Holger Willems</p> <p class="p1">(00:54) From Academic Research to Dental AI Startup</p> <p class="p1">(03:27) The Evolution of Digital Dental Laboratories</p> <p class="p1">(04:15) Hidden Inefficiencies in Dental Lab Workflows</p> <p class="p1">(05:58) Capturing Technician Knowledge Through Automation</p> <p class="p1">(08:05) AI vs. Human Technicians: Strengths and Limitations</p> <p class="p1">(09:48) FDA Validation and Building Trust in AI Systems</p> <p class="p1">(10:18) What Percentage of Dental Design Can Be Automated?</p> <p class="p1">(12:19) The New Role of Dental Technicians in an AI Era</p> <p class="p1">(13:39) Edge Cases, Scan Quality, and Data Challenges</p> <p class="p1">(16:25) Relu's Infrastructure Strategy for Dental Automation</p> <p class="p1">(18:20) Scaling AI Across Large Dental Laboratories</p> <p class="p1">(20:39) How Automation Will Transform Dentist-Lab Collaboration</p> <p class="p1">(23:33) Technology Advice for New Dentists and Lab Owners</p> <p class="p1">(24:28) Choosing the Right Software and Technology Partners</p> <p class="p1">(27:22) The Power of Software Innovation and Compounding Progress</p> <p class="p1">(28:01) The Challenge of Connecting Fragmented Dental Workflows</p> <p class="p1">(30:33) Final Thoughts on the Future of Dental Technology</p> <p class="p1">(30:45) Closing Remarks: AI's Next Impact on Dentistry</p>
July 21, 2026
From Aligners to AI Agents with Dr. Marina Domracheva
<p>AI is used to analyze patient data and provide insights, but what happens when AI is used within dental workflows? Dr. Marina Domracheva, CEO of Movix, joins Glidewell's Sergei Azernikov to discuss taking AI from insight to infrastructure.</p> <p class="p1">(00:00) From AI Insights to AI Infrastructure in Dentistry</p> <p class="p1">(00:54) From Medicine to Orthodontics: Marina's Unexpected Journey</p> <p class="p1">(02:11) Building 3D Predict: AI-Powered Orthodontic Innovation</p> <p class="p1">(03:44) Why Dental Workflows Need AI Automation</p> <p class="p1">(05:09) The Biggest Operational Challenges in Dental Labs</p> <p class="p1">(07:51) The Growing Shortage of Dental Technicians</p> <p class="p1">(08:50) Virtual Technicians vs. Human Experts</p> <p class="p1">(11:04) The Current State of AI Adoption in Dental Labs</p> <p class="p1">(12:21) What Makes an AI Agent Different from Traditional Software?</p> <p class="p1">(14:06) AI Guardrails, Safety, and Clinical Responsibility</p> <p class="p1">(16:07) Roadblocks to AI Adoption in Dentistry</p> <p class="p1">(18:19) Managing the Future Workforce of Digital Employees</p> <p class="p1">(19:47) Lessons from Building Companies Across Markets</p> <p class="p1">(23:00) Entrepreneurship, Discipline, and Resilience</p> <p class="p1">(24:01) The Future of the Aligner Industry and Operational Efficiency</p> <p class="p1">(26:30) AI's Long-Term Impact on Labs, Clinics, and Patient Care</p> <p class="p1">(28:13) Eliminating Workflow Bottlenecks Between Clinics and Labs</p> <p class="p1">(31:22) How AI Changes the Role of Dental Technicians</p> <p class="p1">(33:07) Making the Vision a Reality: Collaboration, Automation, and the Future</p> <p class="p1">(34:44) Final Thoughts: The Next Five Years of Dental AI</p>
June 19, 2026
Can You Win in 3D Printing without Lock-in
<p class="p1">Most hardware companies build their moats through consumables but Asiga's Justin Elsey built a successful 3D printer business around an open-materials ecosystem that turned out to be a competitive advantage, not a liability. Host Ankush Venkatesh.</p> <p class="p1">(00:00) Can You Win in 3D Printing Without Lock-In</p> <p class="p1">(00:17) Introducing Justin Elsey and Asiga's Open Materials Strategy</p> <p class="p1">(00:42) Breaking the Razor-Blade Model in 3D Printing</p> <p class="p1">(01:25) Why Open Materials Made Sense from the Start</p> <p class="p1">(02:21) Enabling Innovation Through Material Freedom</p> <p class="p1">(03:14) Building Trust Without Forcing Customer Lock-In</p> <p class="p1">(04:26) Expanding a Broad Materials Portfolio</p> <p class="p1">(05:12) Balancing Customer Demand vs. Innovation Vision</p> <p class="p1">(06:05) Staying Grounded Through Real Customer Feedback</p> <p class="p1">(07:10) Managing Trade-Offs in Material Performance</p> <p class="p1">(08:35) COVID vs. True Digital Dentistry Inflection Point</p> <p class="p1">(10:04) The Technology Stack Behind Digital Adoption</p> <p class="p1">(12:11) The Rise of Digital Case Workflows in Dentistry</p> <p class="p1">(14:10) Direct Printing Materials and Increased Utilization</p> <p class="p1">(16:17) Shift Toward Application-Specific 3D Printers</p> <p class="p1">(16:54) Lab vs. Chairside Economics and Use Cases</p> <p class="p1">(18:01) Print Pods and Simplifying Chairside Production</p> <p class="p1">(19:03) Cost Efficiency Through Material Packaging</p> <p class="p1">(20:23) Where Capsule-Based Printing Works Best</p> <p class="p1">(21:09) Limits of Capsule Systems for Larger Applications</p> <p class="p1">(22:15) Market Adoption and Future Applications</p> <p class="p1">(22:36) The Importance of End-to-End Workflow Optimization</p> <p class="p1">(23:50) AI's Role in Design and Workflow Acceleration</p> <p class="p1">(25:29) Integrating Design, Printing, and Post-Processing</p> <p class="p1">(26:05) Automation Opportunities in Lab Workflows</p> <p class="p1">(26:49) Automating Print Preparation with Funnel</p> <p class="p1">(28:13) Scaling Automation from Small Labs to Production</p> <p class="p1">(29:17) Hardware Automation vs. Software Automation Challenges</p> <p class="p1">(30:25) Robotics and Continuous Printing Workflows</p> <p class="p1">(32:17) Why Automation Adoption Has Been Slower</p> <p class="p1">(33:19) Application-Specific Automation in High-Volume Labs</p> <p class="p1">(34:25) The Next Growth Phase in Dental Lab Automation</p> <p class="p1">(34:51) Robotics, AI, and the Future of Manufacturing</p> <p class="p1">(36:13) The 80/20 Rule of Practical Automation</p> <p class="p1">(37:24) Closing Thoughts on the Future of Dental 3D Printing</p>
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