Contact Point Podcast

Dr Simon Chard

Dentistry

Artificial Intelligence

Ripe Global

Airway and Sleep-Disorder Breathing

Linda AI

Dental Industry

Public Speaking

Robotics In Dentistry

Oral Microbiome

Boulder, Colorado, United States

Orthodontics

Pediatric Dentistry

Craniofacial Complex / Airway

Venture Capital

Patient Experience In Dentistry

Saliva Testing

Aligners

Louisville, Colorado

Boston

AI In Dentistry

Exploring the people and ideas shaping the next decade of dentistry.

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Publishes	Twice weekly	Episodes	14	Founded	2 months ago
Number of Listeners		Categories	Health & FitnessBusinessMedicineEntrepreneurship

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Are Dentists Over-Treating Patients? Martin Wanendeya On Implants, Ethics & 22 Years Of Ten Dental.

Is the dental profession over-treating patients?

Martin Wanendeya has spent 22 years building Ten Dental into one of the UK's most respected implant practices — and he has a pointed view on where full-arch dentistry is heading.

Contact Point - Dent... more

27 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 47 min

"Saliva Is Just As Important As Blood": Victoria Sampson On The Oral Microbiome Revolution.

Could your saliva reveal more about your health than your blood?

Victoria Sampson has spent years proving the mouth is a diagnostic goldmine - and dentistry is only just catching up.

Contact Point - Dentistry's Next Decade. Hosted by Dr Simon Chard... more

20 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 43 min

They Nearly Took Our Houses: Payman Langroudi On Building Enlighten

He nearly lost his house keeping the business alive.

25 years later, Enlighten is a household name in dentistry.

Payman Langroudi joins Dr Simon Chard on Contact Point - Dentistry's Next Decade.

In this conversation:

Payman Langroudi - founder of En... more

13 Jul 2026 • 1 hr 39 min

Quality Dentistry Doesn't Scale: Christian Coachman On The Michelin-Star Mindset.

Christian Coachman has spent his career convincing dentists to embrace technology. Now he's telling them the opposite.

What if the most profitable move in dentistry - scaling - is the one thing quietly killing your craft? Christian Coachman joins D... more

6 Jul 2026 • 2 hrs 35 min

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Recent Guests

Victoria Sampson

Dentist; founder of Oralis One; founder of THS Labs

Oralis One / THS Labs

Episode: "Saliva Is Just As Important As Blood": Victoria Sampson On The Oral Microbiome Revolution.

Payman Langroudi

Founder of Enlighten (dental materials/solutions)

Enlighten

Episode: They Nearly Took Our Houses: Payman Langroudi On Building Enlighten

Christian Coachman

Dental entrepreneur and founder of DSD (Digital Smile Design)

DSD and related ventures

Episode: Quality Dentistry Doesn't Scale: Christian Coachman On The Michelin-Star Mindset.

India Healy O'Connor

Co-founder of Linda AI

Linda AI

Episode: A Quarter Of Your Calls Go Unanswered: India Healy O'Connor On AI In Dentistry

James Goolnik

Dentist, founder of Bow Lane; founder of Optimal Dental Health

Optimal Dental Health / Bow Lane

Episode: "In a Way, I'm Anti-Toothpaste": Dr James Goolnik On Fixing the Root Cause

Steffen Decker

Orthodontist focusing on airway and sleep-disorder breathing

Independent practice / airway dentistry

Episode: We Were Treating The Wrong Thing The Whole Time: Dr Steffen Decker On Why Airway Changes Everything

Richard Porter

Restorative dentist and educator, founder of Aspire

Aspire (education/healthcare education center)

Episode: Comfort Is Killing You: Dr Richard Porter On Why The Hardest Things Are What Make Life Worth Living

Andy Sloan

Dentistry industry executive and entrepreneur with experience leading acquisitions and operating Agilio

Agilio

Episode: I Bought 120 Dental Practices - Here's What Actually Adds Value: Andy Sloan On Selling & Systems

Lincoln Harris

Founder and CEO of Ripe Global, MedTech entrepreneur

Ripe Global

Episode: All Dentistry Fails: Lincoln Harris On Skill, Stress & The Next Decade of the Profession

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Dr. Simon Chard

Host with a focus on the future of dentistry, technology, and education; collaborates with guests to explore how innovation reshapes the profession.

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Apple Podcasts	#13	Denmark/Health & Fitness/Medicine
Apple Podcasts	#223	Denmark/Health & Fitness

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Quality Dentistry Doesn't Scale: Christian Coachman On The Michelin-Star Mindset.

Q: How has dentistry changed in the last 13 years according to you?

There is a shift from prioritizing technology for its own sake to balancing tech with human skills, and toward diagnosing and planning as the core of exceptional care.

They Nearly Took Our Houses: Payman Langroudi On Building Enlighten

Q: How has leadership and culture evolved as the company grew from a small practice to a multi-person organization?

Leadership focused on transforming the team into a sustainable culture, emphasizing relationships, empowerment, and accountability, with a shift from a family-like dynamic to a professional sports-team model to maintain motivation and quality as the company expanded.

They Nearly Took Our Houses: Payman Langroudi On Building Enlighten

Q: What were the defining moments that tested the resilience of Enlighten in its early days?

The early days were marked by dire cash constraints, the bank threatening to pull the plug, and turnaround accountants driving costs up, but a bold push to showcase at a dentistry show helped pivot the business back to stability and growth.

"Saliva Is Just As Important As Blood": Victoria Sampson On The Oral Microbiome Revolution.

Q: What has been the real-world impact of introducing saliva-based testing in your practice in terms of patient engagement and outcomes?

Saliva testing improves patient engagement by making oral health data tangible through visuals and scores, increasing compliance with treatment plans, and enabling more proactive interventions. It can shift some decision-making from purely mechanical treatments to personalized, data-informed strategies that patients can see and track over time.

"Saliva Is Just As Important As Blood": Victoria Sampson On The Oral Microbiome Revolution.

Q: How do you decide when to use antibiotics like low-dose doxycycline in managing periodontal disease in the context of inflammation?

Low-dose doxycycline is used for its anti-inflammatory effects in cases with significant inflammation and high inflammatory marker activity, rather than solely for antibacterial action. The approach aims to dampen inflammation while continuing mechanical debridement and biofilm management, with clinician judgment guiding the final plan.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Contact Point Podcast

What is Contact Point Podcast about and what kind of topics does it cover?

This show centers on dentistry's evolving landscape, pairing clinical insight with technology, education, and leadership. Across recent episodes, guests discuss how AI, digital workflows, and data-driven systems are reshaping practice management, patient experience, and growth strategies for dental businesses. Conversations frequently touch on future-facing topics like robotics, AI-assisted dentistry, multi-practice platforms, and the balance between high-touch patient care and scalable operations. The series often weaves personal narratives about career transitions, entrepreneurship, and the adoption of innovative education formats to elevate skills and patient outcomes. Listeners will likely be dental professionals, practice owners, and h... more

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Recent guests on Contact Point Podcast include:

1. Victoria Sampson
2. Payman Langroudi
3. Christian Coachman
4. India Healy O'Connor
5. James Goolnik
6. Steffen Decker
7. Richard Porter
8. Andy Sloan

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