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The Technology Evangelist Podcast by Medidenta brings you conversations with leading dental professionals, innovators, and key opinion leaders who are shaping the future of dentistry. From digital workflows and 3D printing to imaging, whitening, and cutting-edge clinical techniques, each episode delivers insights designed to help you stay ahead of the curve. Whether you’re a practicing dentist, hygienist, or part of a dental team, this podcast offers practical knowledge, expert perspectives, and inspiration to elevate your practice.
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Join Dr. John Flucke, a seasoned Technology Evangelist with over 30 years in digital dentistry, as he hosts Dr. Rick Ferguson on Episode 10 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, proudly sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions. Dr. Ferguson, a globally recognized figure in 3D printing and implant dentistry, shares his inspiring journey from a pre-med student at the University of Florida to a dental innovator. His love for tinkering—sparked by taking things apart and building computers—led him to dentistry, where he honed his skills during a residency at the University of Miami, focusing on implants and trauma surgery. Over two decades, he served as part-time faculty, opened a private practice in 1997, and embraced digital dentistry by 2014 with the advent of affordable 3D printers like Formlabs.
Product innovation in dentistry from dentists improves daily workflows. In Episode 33 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke talks with Dr. Paul Moore — Irish dentist, early CBCT/CEREC adopter, CEREC trainer since 2001, and co-founder of DentalOrganiser/Steiriliu (Irish for “sterilise”).Origin Story: UK-born (Walsall), qualified Sheffield 1981; practiced Devon → Galway (20+ years); built award-winning practice (Best Dental Practice/Technology/Marketing Ireland). Now part-time prosthodontics.Tech Early Adopter: First in Europe with i-CAT CBCT; first CEREC practice in Ireland; CEREC trainer 2001. Digital transformed communication, prep, and case acceptance.Product Journey: Solved block inventory chaos → developed silicon Butler line (BurButler, BlockButler, LaminateButler, VisionButler reusable lip retractor). Focus: autoclavable, color-coded, efficient organization; reduces waste, cross-infection, and costs.Innovation Process: Concept → prototypes (silicone molding + scanning) → professional designer → regulatory/testing → small distributors → global reach (e.g., A-dec Worldwide in the US).Philosophy: Simple ideas solve big problems (e.g., flexible, visible storage; comfortable retractors). Prioritize comfort, cost savings, and environmental impact; family support is essential.Dr. Moore’s takeaway: Dentists spot inefficiencies best — turn ideas into practical tools that save time, money, and improve care.Visit steiriliu.com or dentalorganiser.com.
Dental technology coaching guides practices through rapid change. In Episode 32 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke welcomes Dr. Marty Jablow — America’s Dental Technology Coach, Cellerant Best of Class committee member, Chief Development Officer of Cellerant Consulting Group, co-founder of Dental VIP Summit, and practicing dentist in Woodbridge, NJ.
Digital dentistry and in-office workflows are transforming practices. In Episode 31 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke talks with Dr. Chad Duplantis, Fort Worth general dentist, key opinion leader, co-founder of Dentists IN the Know (DINK), and passionate advocate for efficient, patient-centered tech.
Gordon J. Christensen shares decades of insights on unbiased research and dentistry’s evolution. In Episode 30 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke welcomes Dr. Gordon J. Christensen, founder/CEO of Practical Clinical Courses (PCC), former CEO of Clinicians Report Foundation (CR), practicing prosthodontist, and global educator.
Dental tech adoption and oral-systemic health take center stage. In Episode 2 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke reconnects with Dr. Ed Zuckerberg 1978 NYU grad, 35-year practitioner, early tech pioneer (first office PC 1986, broadband 1996), and father of Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg.
Dental assistant training elevates team performance and patient care. In Episode 28 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke welcomes Shannon Pace Brinker, CDA — 35+ year practicing assistant, international speaker, published author, and founder of Chairside Assisting/CE in a Box®.
SmartChair.AI uses sensors to track real-time chair occupancy, unlocking productivity insights. In Episode 27 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke talks with Dr. Khamir Patel, practicing dentist, implant enthusiast, and founder of SmartChair.AI.
Dental media has evolved alongside technology. In Episode 26 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke welcomes Stan Goff — Senior Managing Editor at Dentistry Today with 25+ years covering dentistry (former Editor-in-Chief at Dental Products Report).
Dental brand growth requires authentic storytelling beyond features. In Episode 25 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke welcomes Mark Ross and Mike Ventriello — co-founders of Personify Group with 60+ combined years in dental marketing (Nobel Biocare, iTero, more).
3D printing in dentistry empowers conservative, patient-centered care. In Episode 24 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke welcomes Dr. Bianca Clark, biomimetic master, cosmetic/prosthodontic specialist, and digital dentistry innovator practicing in Chicago.
3D printing in dentistry has transformed labs from wax-ups and lost-wax casting to instant digital workflows. In Episode 23 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke talks with Kim Solomon, Director of Business Development at Pac-Dent with 40+ years spanning dental tech, sales leadership at Nobel Biocare, iTero, and more.
AI in dentistry meets real-world advocacy in Episode 22 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions. Dr. John Flucke welcomes Loren King, RDH — 14-year clinician, global speaker on human trafficking prevention, founder of upcoming nonprofit Finding Anon, and Evangelist Officer at Trust AI. Human trafficking is the fastest-growing organized crime in the world, and 30% of victims interacted with dental professionals. Loren discusses why her bold, immersive course challenges the status quo and why awareness in dentistry is more critical than ever.
AI in dentistry is no longer just radiographs — it’s transforming prosthetics and practice efficiency. In Episode 21 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke sits down with his longtime friend Dr. Pamela Maragliano, board-certified prosthodontist, Chief Editor of Dental Economics, co-host of Dentistry Unmasked, and private practitioner in Salem, MA
In Episode 20 of The Technology Evangelist, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke visits Medidenta World HQ in Las Vegas and sits down with Dr. James Mah — Harvard-trained orthodontist, UNLV clinical professor, and one of the sharpest minds in digital dentistry — for a fast-moving, no-fluff conversation about where dental education and clinical practice are actually headed.
AI in dentistry is moving from spell-check to a full operating system. In Episode 19 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke sits down with Dr. Bernard Casse — physicist, former Xerox PARC innovator, defense-tech builder, and now CEO of Trust AI — to discuss why dentistry is finally getting the intelligent infrastructure it has desperately needed.
AI in dental radiography is no longer science fiction—it’s here, FDA-cleared, and changing daily practice. In Episode 18 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke welcomes his longtime friend Mike Buckner, Executive Vice President of Revenue at Pearl. With 13+ years scaling Solutionreach, Dental Intelligence, and Weave, Mike now leads revenue strategy at Pearl—the first company to earn comprehensive FDA clearance for AI-powered radiologic detection.
Dental Cybersecurity is more critical than ever for modern practices. In Episode 17 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, host Dr. John Flucke sits down with Tasha Dickinson, MBA, Founder and Chief Technologist at Siligent. As a cybersecurity expert specializing in IT for dentists, Tasha draws from her engineering background at Dartmouth, product management in hardware, and personal ties to dentistry—married to a third-generation dentist with three kids in Northern Vermont.
In Episode 16 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke reunites with longtime colleague Noah Levine, Editorial Director at Conexiant Dental. With over 15 years in dental journalism, Noah oversees publications like Inside Dentistry, Compendium of Continuing Education in Dentistry, and ADA News.
In Episode 15 of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, sponsored by Medidenta Digital Solutions, Dr. John Flucke interviews Dr. Lorne Lavine, known as “The Digital Dentist.” A former periodontist turned IT expert, Dr. Lavine shares his transition from clinical practice to founding The Digital Dentist, a company specializing in dental technology and HIPAA compliance.
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