Dr. Grace Yum sits down with Pamela Oren-Artzi, Co-Founder and COO of Grin, to explore how technology is transforming access to dental and orthodontic care. Pamela shares how Grin’s digital monitoring platform bridges gaps in affordability, convenience, and provider access—helping dental teams better serve patients and expand their impact. Episode 329 is available for download now on all of the top podcast platforms or listen now by clicking the player above!
Episode highlights:
- Overcoming key barriers in dental access—cost, convenience, awareness, and provider availability
- How Grin’s remote monitoring technology supports equitable, connected oral care
- Partnering with providers to improve access across public health and community programs
- Building a mission-driven business that balances growth with social responsibility
Meet this week’s guest:
As the Co‐Founder and Chief Operating Officer of Grin, Pamela is helping redefine how patients and providers connect in the dental and orthodontic space. Under her leadership, Grin has evolved into a category-defining platform that combines powerful remote monitoring tools with human-led care, streamlining operations, enhancing outcomes, and expanding access to treatment nationwide.
Pamela began her career in the Israeli Air Force Flight Academy as a flight cadet instructor, where she developed a foundation in leadership, precision, and systems thinking. She later applied those skills as an engineer and product leader at high-growth startups and global tech giants, including Apple, C3.ai, and SailPoint. Her journey spans roles in engineering, product management, and executive leadership—always with a focus on building solutions that improve lives.
She holds a B.Sc. in Communication Systems Engineering from Ben-Gurion University of the Negev and earned her MBA from the Haas School of Business at UC Berkeley, where she concentrated on strategy, entrepreneurship, and corporate socialresponsibility. At her core, Pamela is passionate about using technology to solve real-world problems—especially in healthcare. Through Grin, she is helping practices thrive, patients stay engaged, and care become more human, connected, and efficient.Find us on Social Media: @MommyDentistsinBusinessMediaNetwork @get_grin
