352: The Future of Dentistry: AI, Systems, and Smarter Growth

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This episode features Dr. Rania Saleh sharing her journey from dentist and practice owner to founder of Oryx Dental, a cloud-based dental practice management software. She and Dr. Grace Yum discuss how AI, automation, and smarter systems are transforming dentistry, along with practical insights on choosing software that supports long-term practice growth and efficiency. Episode 352 is available for download now on all of the top podcast platforms or listen now by clicking the player above!

Episode Highlights:

  • How Dr. Rania Saleh turned real practice challenges into a dental software company
  • Why choosing scalable, AI-powered software matters for growing practices
  • Common mistakes dentists make when selecting practice management systems
  • How AI and automation can improve workflows, patient experience, and profitability
  • The future of dentistry and why adaptability is key for practice owners

Meet this week’s guest:

Rania Saleh, DDS, MSD, is the founder and CEO of Oryx Dental. Since 2016, Oryx has grown steadily, processing over 5B in payments for dentists and helping treat more than 7M patients. Last year, Oryx was named the #75 fastest growing software company and the #1 dental practice management software platform on the Inc 5000 list. Prior to starting Oryx, Dr. Rania was the founder and owner of a multi-site dental practice in the DC area; she sold that practice to bootstrap Oryx. 

Dr. Rania has been named to the Inc Female Founders list and her writing and story have been featured across many podcasts and publications, including Dental Economics, Dentistry Today, and beyond. Dr. Rania attended McGill University, where she received both her DDS and MSD, and is a Kois Center-trained dentist. Learn more at www.oryxdental.com.  

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