# #31: Transforming Dentistry with AI: The Pearl Journey with Ophir Tanz Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/influential-dental-7085240/31-transforming-dentistry-with-ai-the-pearl-journey-with-ophir-tanz Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/influential-dental-7085240/31-transforming-dentistry-with-ai-the-pearl-journey-with-ophir-tanz.md Podcast: [Influential Dental](https://stenobird.com/podcast/influential-dental-7085240) Published: 2025-12-23T08:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/influential-dental/episodes/31-Transforming-Dentistry-with-AI-The-Pearl-Journey-with-Ophir-Tanz-e3ci62c Audio file: https://anchor.fm/s/fbda6168/podcast/play/112842252/https%3A%2F%2Fd3ctxlq1ktw2nl.cloudfront.net%2Fstaging%2F2025-11-18%2F414656927-44100-2-00a6e698cbcc3.mp3 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/influential-dental-7085240/episodes/31-transforming-dentistry-with-ai-the-pearl-journey-with-ophir-tanz Duration seconds: 2760 ## Resource In this episode of Influential Dental, hosts Julieanne O'Connor and Michael Keeter interview Ophir Tanz, the founder and CEO of Pearl. They discuss Ophir's extensive background in AI and computer vision, his journey into the dental industry, and the transformative impact of Pearl's technology on dental practices. The conversation covers the importance of AI in enhancing diagnostic capabilities, particularly in pediatric dentistry, and the entrepreneurial philosophy that drives Ophir's work. They also touch on the significance of mentorship, work-life balance, and the future aspirations of Pearl in connecting oral health with systemic health. Tune in to get inspired. 🎧 Stream all episodes of the Influential Dental Podcast on the ADI Platform, your trusted source for cutting-edge dental education and inspiration. πŸ‘‰ https://adiplatform.com/c/adi-platform/category/influential-dental-podcast πŸ“’ Learn more about the American Dental Institute: 🌐 www.americandentalinstitute.com πŸ“Έ instagram.com/adi.americandentalinstitute πŸ“˜ facebook.com/americandentalinstituteorlando πŸ“’ Learn more about Influential Dental: 🌐 influentialdental.co πŸ“Έ instagram.com/influentialdental About the Influential Dental Team: Hosted by Michael Keeter and Julieanne O’Connor , the Influential Dental Podcast highlights the voices shaping dentistry today. Each episode features candid conversations with clinicians, educators, and innovators who are not only advancing the field but also inspiring the community. Our mission is to lift up those who lift others, sharing stories of leadership, mentorship, and growth that resonate with dentists across the U.S. and beyond. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/influential-dental-7085240/episodes/31-transforming-dentistry-with-ai-the-pearl-journey-with-ophir-tanz/transcription-requests` β€” Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/influential-dental-7085240/31-transforming-dentistry-with-ai-the-pearl-journey-with-ophir-tanz.md` β€” Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.