by Dental Innovation Alliance
The Bright iDIAs Podcast features exclusive interviews with health and dental technology leaders. Join us as we explore the latest innovations, trends, and insights shaping the industry. Bright iDIAs is powered by Dental Innovation Alliance (DIA), a venture capital firm on a mission to accelerate dental and health innovation through impactful investments in technology companies that lead to exceptional outcomes for all stakeholders.
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March 26, 2025
In this episode of the Bright iDIAs Podcast, we are joined by with Andreas Schmocker, CEO and co-founder of DIA-funded Odne. Andreas discusses how his background in orthopedics led him to revolutionize endodontics. He shares how Odne is tackling one of dentistry’s most persistent challenges — root canal failure rates — by introducing novel materials and cleaning technology. Odne is simplifying procedures while improving patient outcomes. Andreas also explores the challenges of dental product distribution, the role of DSOs in accelerating innovation, and the lessons he’s learned as a medtech founder navigating the startup journey. Tune in to hear how Odne is reshaping the future of endodontics and why Andreas dentistry is approaching a new wave of technological breakthroughs.
February 25, 2025
In this episode of the Bright iDIAs Podcast, host Kentucky Morrow speaks with Kate Orr, Senior Manager of Investments and Operations at DIA. Learn about her unique journey from public accounting to investing in the dental industry. Kate gives an inside look at DIA’s investment process. She also shares insights on how dental professionals can bridge the gap between clinical expertise and business management and how DSOs play a key role in supporting this transition. Whether you're fascinated by dental innovation or curious about the venture capital process, this conversation is for you.
February 5, 2025
In this episode of the Bright iDIAs Podcast, learn from Dr. Gabriela Hricko, partner orthodontist at Great Expressions, as she shares her journey into dentistry, her experience building orthodontic practices within a DSO, and the lessons learned along the way. From overcoming early doubts in dental school to helping expand Great Expressions’ orthodontic presence, she offers an inside look at the challenges and rewards of a career in dentistry. She also offers practical advice for young doctors considering DSOs, emphasizing the importance of finding the right cultural and professional fit. Gabriela discusses the mental toughness required to succeed in dentistry and how playing collegiate tennis shaped her resilience. She explains the role of technology in improving patient care and reducing clinician burnout and shares how to drive the adoption of new innovations in a dental practice. Whether you are an aspiring orthodontist, a practicing dentist, or interested in the evolving landscape of DSOs, you won't want to miss this
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