335: From Practice to Product: How Dr. Patel Reinvented Dental Imaging

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This week, Dr. Grace Yum sits down with Dr. Bhumika Patel—dentist, innovator, and Chief Clinical Officer of A2Z Imaging—to explore how real clinical challenges inspired her transition into dental technology. Dr. Patel shares the story behind the Air2Zed wireless solution and the DUO sensor, designed to streamline workflows, reduce equipment frustration, and deliver high-quality, reliable imaging for dental practices. Episode 335 is available for download now on all of the top podcast platforms or listen now by clicking the player above!

Episode Highlights:

  • How clinical frustrations sparked Dr. Patel’s journey into dental technology
  • The origin of A2Z Imaging: eliminating wires and workflow frustration
  • DUO sensor: high-quality, wireless-ready, cost-effective
  • A support plan built by a dentist who understands real practice pain points

Meet this week’s guest:

Dr. Bhumika Patel is a practicing dentist, innovator, and the Chief Clinical Officer of A2Z Imaging, where she bridges real-world dentistry with advanced technology.

She co-invented the original Air2Zed(pronounced, “Air-to-Zed”) wireless adapter and helped lead the development of the DUO Sensor, an American-made X-ray sensor known for exceptional image quality, patient comfort, and service reliability.

Dr. Patel owns Schaumburg Dental Studio and Glendale Heights Family Dental in Illinois, and is one of the newest Glidewell Guiding Leaders. She has been featured in Dentistry TodayDental Products Report, and multiple dental podcasts and speaking engagements for her work in clinical innovation.

Her passion lies in simplifying imaging for dental teams and helping practices deliver a better experience chairside.

Find us on Social Media: @MommyDentistsinBusinessMediaNetwork @a2z_imaging

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