Episode 46: Dr. Ed Zuckerberg on the Oral Systemic Connection and Periodontal Disease Research

Episode 47: Dr. Bill Simon on Dental Practice Management and Organized Dentistry

Dental practice management looks very different from the inside of a career that has survived a major office fire, embezzlement, a lost lease, a robbery at gunpoint, and over two dozen associate relationships — and Dr. Bill Simon has been through all of it. On this episode of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, host Dr. John Flucke sits down with the Chicago-based practitioner, organized dentistry leader, and passionate mentor to explore what four decades of hard-won experience actually looks like in practice. This conversation is brought to you by Medidenta Digital Solutions, the proud sponsor making this podcast possible. Dr. Bill Simon’s career is a masterclass in dental practice management under real-world pressure — not the idealized version taught in dental school, but the version that includes fires, legal complications, betrayal by trusted team members, and the slow, disciplined work of building a culture that can survive all of it. If you are a dental student, an early-career associate, or a seasoned owner looking for a peer who has genuinely seen it all, he is worth reaching out to. Visit drbillsimon.com [https://www.drbillsimon.com/] to learn more about his speaking topics and mentorship availability, or contact him directly at bill@doctorbillsimon.com.

Episode 46: Dr. Ed Zuckerberg on the Oral Systemic Connection and Periodontal Disease Research

Oral systemic connection research is reshaping what it means to be a dentist — and few people are better positioned to explain why than Dr. Ed Zuckerberg. Returning as the first repeat guest in the history of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, Dr. Zuckerberg joins host Dr. John Flucke for a deep dive into gingipains, salivary diagnostics, emerging periodontal therapies, and the venture capital landscape driving oral health innovation forward. This conversation is brought to you by Medidenta Digital Solutions, the proud sponsor making this podcast possible.

Episode 45: Dr. August de Oliveira on CBCT Guided Implant Surgery and Digital Innovation

CBCT guided implant surgery has reshaped what’s possible for general dentists placing implants — and Dr. August de Oliveira has been at the center of that transformation from the very beginning. On this episode of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, host Dr. John Flucke welcomes the published author, software developer, and recognized pioneer in CBCT-guided surgery for a wide-ranging conversation about implants, 3D printing, CAD/CAM dentistry, and where artificial intelligence is heading next. This episode is brought to you by Medidenta Digital Solutions [https://medidentadigital.com/], proud sponsor of this podcast.

Episode 44: Dr. Andrew Ip on Dental 3D Printing and Digital Dentistry Innovation

Dental 3D printing started as a hobby for Dr. Andrew Ip — and turned into a global movement he now helps lead. On this episode of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, host Dr. John Flucke sits down with the Sydney-based general dentist, multi-brand KOL, and internationally recognized 3D printing educator to talk about how this technology has evolved from a novelty into an essential clinical tool. From solid models to surgical guides to cosmetic mock-ups, Dr. Ip offers a rare combination of hands-on experience with over 42 different printers and a genuine educator’s commitment to making dental 3D printing accessible to every practice, everywhere. This episode is brought to you by Medidenta Digital Solutions, proud sponsor of this podcast and distributor of the Rodin line of 3D printing resins from Pac-Dent. Dr. Andrew Ip represents exactly the kind of practitioner who makes dental 3D printing better for everyone — someone who pushes the technology to its limits, shares what he learns without holding anything back, and shows up in Singapore one week and Chicago the next to make sure the knowledge spreads. Whether you have never touched a 3D printer or already own several, his perspective is worth following. To explore his unbiased printer reviews and access free design workflow tutorials, visit ai3dprinting.com.au [https://ai3ddental.com.au/].

Episode 43: Thomas Passalacqua on Dental Executive Coaching and Professional Clarity

Dental executive coaching is one of the most underutilized tools available to practice owners, associates, and dental business leaders — and Thomas Passalacqua is on a mission to change that. On this episode of The Technology Evangelist Podcast, host Dr. John Flucke sits down with the ICF-certified executive coach and founder of Ascend Professional Pathways to explore how clarity, self-awareness, and strategic reflection can unlock the kind of growth that consulting alone rarely delivers. This conversation is brought to you by Medidenta Digital Solutions [https://medidentadigital.com/], the proud sponsor making this podcast possible. Whether you are a practice owner struggling to gain traction on a long-term goal, a young associate trying to figure out your next move, or a dental professional who has never considered dental executive coaching but keeps hitting the same ceiling, Thomas Passalacqua offers a refreshingly human-centered approach to getting unstuck. To learn more, explore his programs, or request a copy of his e-book, visit Ascend Professional Pathways [https://www.ascendpropathways.com/].