In this episode of Spilling the Teath, Alan Mutton is joined by Dr Padma Gadiyar, dentist, multi-practice owner and founder of Smilo.ai, to explore how AI is transforming dentistry.

Drawing on experience across clinical practice, business ownership and healthcare technology, Padma shares a practical perspective on how dentists can adopt AI responsibly while navigating compliance, regulationand patient expectations.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Why compliance and data privacy must be the foundation of any technology adoption
2. Where AI is already being used safely in dentistry
3. The gaps between innovation and regulation and what that means for practice owners
4. How virtual care and patient engagement are changing the standard of care
5. Practical steps to start adopting AI without overwhelming your team
6. How AI can support clinician wellbeing and reduce decision fatigue
7. What makes a dental practice deal ready and how digital maturity impacts valuations

Whether you are a practice owner, clinician or part of a growing dental group, this episode offers a clear and practical view on how to future proof your practice.

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In this Quick Sips episode of Spilling the Teath, Alan Mutton is joined by Simon Reynolds, Managing Director of Patient Plan Direct, to unpack how subscription‑based patient plans are helping practices build predictable growth in an increasingly uncertain dental landscape.

From NHS reform and private conversions to workforce challenges and rising technology expectation, Simon shares why patient membership models have become a cornerstone of resilience. Drawing on more than 17 years in the plan space, he explains how predictable cash flow, loyal patients and digital readiness can transform long‑term sustainability.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Why predictable revenue streams matter more than ever
2. How patient plans support private practice growth and transition
3. The role of technology and integrations in modern plan success
4. The biggest mistakes practices make when launching a plan
5. Practical ways teams can communicate plan value without feeling “salesy”
6. How membership models can future‑proof practice ownership

Whether you’re a practice owner, associate, manager or part of a growing group, this Quick Sips episode offers clear, practical insights to help you build certainty, resilience and sustainable growth.

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In this episode of Spilling the Teath, Alan Mutton is joined by Neil Carmichael, Executive Chair of the Association of Dental Groups, to explore the policy, workforce and structural challenges shaping the future of dentistry.

Drawing on his experience across dentistry, education and public policy, Neil offers a candid perspective on why access to dentistry is under increasing pressure and what meaningful change could look like.

In this episode, you’ll learn:

1. Why workforce shortages are one of the biggest challenges facing dentistry
2. The role international recruitment can play in addressing immediate access issues
3. The importance of team‑based care and valuing every role in practice
4. What contract and funding reform needs to achieve to improve access and sustainability
5. Why dentistry must be better integrated with wider healthcare and data systems
6. How technology and AI can support care delivery
7. The role dental groups and collaboration play in shaping the future of the profession

Whether you work in public, private or mixed models of dentistry, this episode offers an informed and thoughtful look at the policy decisions, structural challenges and opportunities shaping dentistry today.

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