337: From Chaos to Clarity: How Data and AI Transform the Modern Dental Practice

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In the first episode of 2026, Dr. Grace Yum sits down with Practice by Numbers co-founder Dr. Aditi Agarwal to talk about clarity, automation, and where dentistry is headed next. Drawing from real-world clinical experience, Dr. Aditi shares how smarter systems, real-time data, and AI can reduce chaos, align teams, and help dentists regain time, control, and joy in their practices. Episode 337 is available for download now on all of the top podcast platforms or listen now by clicking the player above!

Episode Highlights:

  • Why clarity and accountability matter more than ever in today’s dental practices
  • How automation can reduce stress and free up time for dentists and teams
  • Common technology mistakes that hold practices back—and how to avoid them
  • Practical ways AI supports diagnostics, follow-ups, and insurance insights
  • What a more predictable, proactive future of dentistry actually looks like

Meet this week’s guest:

Dr. Aditi Agarwal is a practicing dentist, multi-practice owner, and co-founder of Practice by Numbers. She originally built PbN to solve her own operational pain points—and now helps practices across the country gain control, improve efficiency, and scale sustainably. A respected speaker and clinician, Dr. Agarwal brings a grounded, operator-first perspective to dental technology, bridging the gap between patient care and performance. Whether running her thriving practice or advising on product strategy, she is a true champion of growth-minded, system-driven dentistry.

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