The TechDental Podcast Why AI Is a Co-Pilot, Not a Competitor, in Preventive Care
Aug 26, 2025
25:11
Preventive dentistry is entering a new era, with AI-powered diagnostics, telehealth, and data-driven tools set to redefine how patients engage with their oral health and how providers deliver care.
In this episode of The TechDental Podcast, host Dr. Randeep Singh Gill speaks with Shivakumar Chandrasekaran, Co-Founder and CTO of Dentulu, about how innovations like AI-enhanced X-ray analysis, predictive analytics, and devices such as MouthCAM are helping dentists detect issues earlier, educate patients more effectively, and reduce the burden on over-stretched providers.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why preventive dentistry is shifting from reactive treatment to proactive, AI-driven care
- How tools like MouthCAM enable patients to monitor oral health from home
- The role of salivary testing in linking oral health with systemic health
- How AI supports (not replaces) dentists with 90%+ accuracy in diagnostics
- Why predictive analytics and structured data are key to scaling preventive solutions
- How Dentulu integrates seamlessly with practice management systems to reduce disruption
- The business case for preventive technology and why providers are adopting it
About the Guest:
Shivakumar Chandrasekaran is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Dentulu, a pioneering platform revolutionizing the dental industry through cutting-edge telehealth solutions and innovative dental technologies. With over 20 years of experience in technology, software development, and healthcare innovation, Shivakumar has been instrumental in shaping Dentulu into a comprehensive digital ecosystem that enhances patient care and streamlines provider workflows. In this episode, Shivakumar shares how AI-powered diagnostics, telehealth platforms, and preventive tools like MouthCAM are transforming early detection, empowering providers, and reshaping the future of proactive dental care.
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.
In this episode of The TechDental Podcast, host Dr. Randeep Singh Gill speaks with Shivakumar Chandrasekaran, Co-Founder and CTO of Dentulu, about how innovations like AI-enhanced X-ray analysis, predictive analytics, and devices such as MouthCAM are helping dentists detect issues earlier, educate patients more effectively, and reduce the burden on over-stretched providers.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why preventive dentistry is shifting from reactive treatment to proactive, AI-driven care
- How tools like MouthCAM enable patients to monitor oral health from home
- The role of salivary testing in linking oral health with systemic health
- How AI supports (not replaces) dentists with 90%+ accuracy in diagnostics
- Why predictive analytics and structured data are key to scaling preventive solutions
- How Dentulu integrates seamlessly with practice management systems to reduce disruption
- The business case for preventive technology and why providers are adopting it
About the Guest:
Shivakumar Chandrasekaran is the Co-Founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO) of Dentulu, a pioneering platform revolutionizing the dental industry through cutting-edge telehealth solutions and innovative dental technologies. With over 20 years of experience in technology, software development, and healthcare innovation, Shivakumar has been instrumental in shaping Dentulu into a comprehensive digital ecosystem that enhances patient care and streamlines provider workflows. In this episode, Shivakumar shares how AI-powered diagnostics, telehealth platforms, and preventive tools like MouthCAM are transforming early detection, empowering providers, and reshaping the future of proactive dental care.
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.