The TechDental Podcast Why Traditional Impressions Are Dead: The Hidden ROI of 3D Scanning
Aug 5, 2025
32:31
Digital dentistry technology is revolutionizing patient care and practice growth, with AI-powered scanning solutions leading the transformation of modern dental practices.
In this episode of The TechDental Podcast, host Dr. Randeep Singh Gill speaks with Dr. Gina Vega, Principal Dentist at Bishopsgate Dental Care, about her journey from early adoption of digital scanning technology to becoming a leading expert in Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry, managing over 1,250 cases.
What You'll Learn:
- How to leverage iTero scanning technology to enhance patient communication and treatment acceptance
- Why integrating AI visualisation tools can dramatically improve case acceptance and patient understanding
- The ROI framework for implementing new dental technologies, with typical 6-month return timelines
- How to use digital scanning beyond orthodontics to monitor oral health and build patient trust
- The power of combining AI predictions with clinical expertise to set realistic treatment expectations
- Why early technology adoption and team training are crucial for future-proofing dental practices
- How to use digital tools to track treatment progress and improve clinical outcomes
- The importance of balancing technology investment costs with long-term practice benefits and patient satisfaction
About the Guest:
Dr. Gina Vega is the Principal Dentist at Bishopsgate Dental Care, a leading expert in Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry in London's financial district. After qualifying as a dentist in Mexico in 1998, she requalified in the UK in 2004 and transformed a bankrupt practice into a thriving dental centre, completing over 1,250 Invisalign cases. As an early adopter of dental technology, Dr. Vega has pioneered the integration of digital scanning and AI-powered treatment planning tools, with 70% of her practice now dedicated to Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry. Her innovative approach to implementing digital dentistry, particularly with iTero scanners and AI visualisation tools, has revolutionised patient communication and treatment acceptance while setting new standards for modern dental practice management. In this episode, Dr. Vega shares valuable insights on leveraging digital technology to enhance patient care, practice efficiency, and business growth in contemporary dentistry.
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In this episode of The TechDental Podcast, host Dr. Randeep Singh Gill speaks with Dr. Gina Vega, Principal Dentist at Bishopsgate Dental Care, about her journey from early adoption of digital scanning technology to becoming a leading expert in Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry, managing over 1,250 cases.
What You'll Learn:
- How to leverage iTero scanning technology to enhance patient communication and treatment acceptance
- Why integrating AI visualisation tools can dramatically improve case acceptance and patient understanding
- The ROI framework for implementing new dental technologies, with typical 6-month return timelines
- How to use digital scanning beyond orthodontics to monitor oral health and build patient trust
- The power of combining AI predictions with clinical expertise to set realistic treatment expectations
- Why early technology adoption and team training are crucial for future-proofing dental practices
- How to use digital tools to track treatment progress and improve clinical outcomes
- The importance of balancing technology investment costs with long-term practice benefits and patient satisfaction
About the Guest:
Dr. Gina Vega is the Principal Dentist at Bishopsgate Dental Care, a leading expert in Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry in London's financial district. After qualifying as a dentist in Mexico in 1998, she requalified in the UK in 2004 and transformed a bankrupt practice into a thriving dental centre, completing over 1,250 Invisalign cases. As an early adopter of dental technology, Dr. Vega has pioneered the integration of digital scanning and AI-powered treatment planning tools, with 70% of her practice now dedicated to Invisalign and cosmetic dentistry. Her innovative approach to implementing digital dentistry, particularly with iTero scanners and AI visualisation tools, has revolutionised patient communication and treatment acceptance while setting new standards for modern dental practice management. In this episode, Dr. Vega shares valuable insights on leveraging digital technology to enhance patient care, practice efficiency, and business growth in contemporary dentistry.
If you enjoyed this episode, make sure to subscribe, rate, and review it on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, and YouTube Podcasts. Instructions on how to do this are here.