The First Domino: How 10 Extra Minutes Can Change Your Practice
In this episode of The Dental CEO Podcast, Dr. Scott Leune dives into the future of artificial intelligence in dentistry with Rob Bay—co-founder of Dental Intelligence and current chairman of Alta AI. Together, they explore how AI is transforming the way dental teams work, eliminating repetitive tasks, and creating more time for what matters most: patients.
Inside This Episode: The Future of AI in Dentistry: Saving Time, Reducing Burnout, and Boosting Productivity
This conversation takes listeners inside the systems and technologies that are reshaping efficiency in your dental practice. From streamlining clinical charting to automating front-desk responsibilities, Scott and Rob examine how AI tools can solve the staffing and time challenges many practices face today. The focus isn’t just on technology—it’s on how practices can adopt smarter workflows to reduce burnout in dentistry and unlock higher dental practice productivity.
Meet The Host: Dr. Scott Leune
Dr. Scott Leune is the founder of Scott Leune Education and host of The Dental CEO Podcast. A recognized leader in dental hygiene practice management and practice growth, Dr. Leune helps doctors implement proven business strategies that create sustainable, profitable practices.
Meet Our Expert Guest: Rob Bay
Rob Bay is best known as the co-founder of Dental Intelligence, one of the most widely adopted data and patient engagement platforms in dentistry. Today, as chairman of Alta AI, he is pioneering voice and AI solutions designed to save time in the dental office by automating clinical charting, insurance verification, scheduling, and more.
Key Takeaways
AI as the Solution to Burnout
Scott Leune emphasizes that burnout in dentistry often comes from repetitive, low-value tasks. By automating scheduling, charting, and insurance verification, AI helps practices reduce stress and free up staff to focus on patient care.
10 Minutes That Change Everything
Dr. Leune knows that giving hygienists back just ten minutes per appointment through AI-assisted charting can transform a hygiene department. That time can be reinvested into imaging, patient conversations, and case acceptance—ultimately doubling hygiene production.
The First Domino of Growth
Scott believes Alta AI is more than a convenience—it’s the first domino that allows practices to implement stronger preventative and periodontal protocols. When hygienists can work more efficiently, practices see better patient outcomes and significant revenue growth.
Protecting Practices from Risk
Dr. Leune stresses that accurate, AI-driven note-taking not only saves time but also reduces risk during audits and strengthens the quality of referrals. He views this as a vital tool for both solo practitioners and DSOs.
A Vision of the Future Practice
Scott Leune envisions a future where nearly every administrative task is automated. From coding and claims to payments and follow-up scheduling, AI will handle the back office, leaving teams to focus on clinical excellence and patient relationships.
Final Thoughts
The message is clear: the future of dentistry belongs to practices that embrace AI. As Scott Leune emphasizes, adopting these tools today means reducing stress, boosting dental practice productivity, and delivering better patient care. Ignoring them, however, risks being left behind in a world where efficiency and patient experience set the standard.